Dancing Heather Mills Hailed an 'Inspiration' on Reality Show

[Brian Damage]

Heather Mills has been hailed an "inspiration" by Dancing with the Stars judges after her first performance on the reality TV show.

The former model--who lost a leg when she was hit by a motorcycle in 1993--scored an impressive 18 points after her foxtrot with dance partner Jonathan Roberts on the ABC show last night.

The score left Mills and Roberts mid-table in the competition.

She was given a standing ovation by sections of the studio audience after ending her dance with an ambitious high-kick.

And British judge Len Goodman took the opportunity to hail Mills for competing with an artificial leg.

He said, "There was far more right about that routine than wrong. I think you are an inspiration to people to get out and dance."

Mills was marked down by judges for having a tense upper body throughout her dance. But the estranged wife of Paul McCartney insists she was happy not to have fallen over.

She said after the dance, "I'm just glad I did not fall over. I thought I would be lowest, so I am pleased."

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Being a fan of this show, it was great starting a new season and seeing how great Heather did. Billy Ray Cyrus got the lowest score (13 out of 30) with his partner (Mario Lopez's former dance partner). Overall, considering they only rehearsed for four weeks (the exception being John Ratzenberger), they did exceptionally well.

[Melonhead00]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Heather Mills has been hailed an "inspiration" by Dancing with the Stars judges after her first performance on the reality TV show.

The former model--who lost a leg when she was hit by a motorcycle in 1993--scored an impressive 18 points after her foxtrot with dance partner Jonathan Roberts on the ABC show last night.

The score left Mills and Roberts mid-table in the competition.

She was given a standing ovation by sections of the studio audience after ending her dance with an ambitious high-kick.

And British judge Len Goodman took the opportunity to hail Mills for competing with an artificial leg.

He said, "There was far more right about that routine than wrong. I think you are an inspiration to people to get out and dance."

Mills was marked down by judges for having a tense upper body throughout her dance. But the estranged wife of Paul McCartney insists she was happy not to have fallen over.

She said after the dance, "I'm just glad I did not fall over. I thought I would be lowest, so I am pleased."

Heather Mills-McCartney did NOT and I say DID NOT impress me enough

Oh please, gimme a break! Heather lost her left leg in 1993 and the media is all over her like, and what she does? Gets an 18/30. She did NOT impress me one bit and want her outta here. That disability will keep her from advancing further.

That's media tabloid junk I won't take. So what if it is inspirational for some. I am NOT SOME! I am human and I, TLE, CANNOT STAND FOR THIS!!!