This week's Dancing with the Stars results were a bit unfair to David Arquette, who did more than enough to stay in the competition at least one more week.

But rather than talking about how he should have outlasted Nancy Grace, he's taking the high road and praising the ABC show for the experience it gave him.

It's easy to see why, given that his seven-week run painted him in positive light, following a rough patch that had him making headlines for ... other reasons.

After a trip to rehab, a car accident, a separation from wife Courteney Cox, a fling with Jasmine Waltz and more details he'd just as soon forget, he now can.

David Arquette on Dancing With the Stars (Week 7)

"I learned a lot about myself on this show," the actor said after he and partner Kym Johnson were eliminated from the hit series on Tuesday night's program.

"I learned a lot about self-appreciation and finding joy in my life and doing things that are positive for me. Kym and I had the best time. We had a lot of fun."

Arquette, who says his votes are now going to fellow competitor J.R. Martinez, is "sad" about the dismissal, but is also looking on the bright side of leaving.

"I'm looking forward to spending time with friends, taking my daughter to school, going to ice skating with her, getting to play with her – just sleeping," he said.

"I woke up at 3:30 this morning, just amped up. It's just so much high pressure and stress. I'm looking forward to that lack of anxiety on Mondays."

Did David deserve to get the boot?

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Last night's Dancing With the Stars results show saw the end of Chynna Phillips' journey on the ABC program. She could not, pardon the pun, hold on for one more day.

On a more uplifting note, former DWTS pro Julianne Hough returned to the show that launched her career, performing two numbers to promote her new film Footloose.

Julianne danced to “Holding Out for a Hero” with co-star Kenny Wormald, then jived with her brother, current DWTS pro Derek Hough on “Shake Your Tail Feather.”

There's certainly been a void since Julianne left the show, and we're not talking about her gorgeousness (not entirely anyway). Girl can move it! Watch her below:

Julianne Hough on Dancing With the Stars

Julianne Hough and Derek Hough Jive on DWTS

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Dancing with the Stars has got Chaz Bono, babe.

The child of Cher and Sonny Bono, Chaz will become the first transgender contestant in the history of the ABC competition. For those wondering, sources confirm this woman-turned-man will be partnered with a female when the season premieres on September 19.

The new Dancing with the Stars cast will be announced on Monday night, but the following names are considered locks for the 2011-2012 season:

• Kim Richards: Real, Spoiled Housewife of Beverly Hills
• David Arquette: Courteney Cox's ex, easy erector
• Elisabetta Canalis: George Clooney's ex, model
• Rob Kardashian: Talent-free reality star

Queen Latifah and Tiffani Thiessen, meanwhile, are rumored to be a part of the show.

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Sorry, Deena Nicole Cortese.

We like you, and sure, you and Pauly D were sweet on last night's Jersey Shore. But after the show Britney Spears put on for the DJ last night ... wow.

Pauly D has reached his career apex following a frisky lap dance from the singer, who he is touring with, during her rendition of "Lace and Leather."

When Britney Spears' legs end up around your head, a single guy can consider that a pretty good night out. Check out the video from Montreal:

Britney Spears-Pauly D Lap Dance

Three observations come to mind:

1. How hot is Britney Spears?
2. Could Pauly be any happier?
3. This really goes on at a Britney Spears concert? Don't young girls go to her shows? She's sure teaching them how to go "Up N Down." Goodness.

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Petra Nemcova's performance wasn't the best of the Dancing With the Stars season opener, but the supermodel's effort was easily the most emotional.

In 2004, she survived, barely, a tsunami in Southeast Asia that claimed thousands of lives, including her fiance. Her pelvis was shattered in four places.

During rehearsals for DWTS March 11, Petra, who worked tirelessly to promote relief efforts, almost quit when she learned of the devastation in Japan.

Ultimately, the Czech beauty decided to stick it out and use the show as a chance to "shine more of a light on the lives of children who are forgotten."

Given her obstacles, her opening routine was more than respectable ...

DWTS Week One - Petra Nemcova & Dmitry Chaplin

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Who's your pick to win? Who's the dark horse? Who will flame out early? Which stars are you most looking forward to seeing bust a move on the DWTS parquet?

From Playboy pinups to actors, models, pro athletes and people you may not have known existed before last week, this cast has it all and should be a lot of fun.

As always, the costumes will be outlandish and romance rumors will swirl. Behold, promotional pics of your Season 12 Dancing With the Stars pairings ...

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Long hours. Intense pressure. No pants. Jake Pavelka can endure that. Handling the "popularity contest" that is Dancing with the Stars? He's got issues there.

"I think dancing-wise, I've been doing OK," The Bachelor star said. "The thing I wasn't really prepared for was this is a little bit of a popularity contest!"

"I've been focusing 150 percent of my energy on learning dancing and neglecting the 25 million people who don't know they have to vote to keep you on."

Only 150 percent, Jake? Might wanna kick it up to 175, dog.

"Look at the competition," he says, "and [Chad] Ochocinco has 800,000 people on his twitter! I have 16,000. By the way, my twitter is @JakePavelka1."

Yeah.

Solid plug, J. He does raise a valid point, though many fans do vote for who they like (hence, Kate Gosselin lasted five weeks). Still, Jake feels he's up against it.

"It seems like everyone else is established in Hollywood, or they've walked on the moon, or run touchdowns for the Bengals. Everybody has a huge personality."

Well, the show is Dancing with the Stars, man. It's not Dancing with Peeps From Other Reality Shows and Celebrity Gossip Tabloids So We Can Boost Ratings.

The future Mr. Vienna Girardi, who was "shocked" he landed in the bottom two at one point, has stayed out of it the past two weeks as the field has narrowed.

Think he can win? Do you want him too? Who's your favorite couple in this popularity contest? Tell us who you're rooting for on Dancing with the Stars below:

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Samantha Harris is exiting the ballroom.

The Dancing With the Stars co-host has announced her resignation from the show. She won't return for the its tenth season, which kicks off on March 22.

“[Dancing with the Stars] could not have been more of a dream job,” she said. “I loved every single second of it and I’ve made lifelong friends at the show.”

So, why is she leaving? Harris majored in journalism at Northwestern University (go Wildcats!) and wants to focus on other projects, such as her correspondent duties at The Insider.

“I interned at Entertainment Tonight 15 years ago, the summer after my sophomore year at Northwestern and I dreamed of working in the same space as hosts Mary Hart and Mark Steines and now I’m living that dream,” Harris said.

Who do you think should replace Harris on the show? We hear Paula Abdul is available.

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