Dancing With the Stars
Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough
Eliminated April 29

You were nervous in the beginning. How did you conquer that?
Shannon: I zoned out. I barely remembered anything, and would sometimes zone in and be like, “Oh, we're halfway through this dance.”
Derek: Shannon had a gradual rise, man. It was great to see.

What’s the worst thing for you about having to leave?
Shannon: Not getting to learn and do the other fun dances. I wanted to learn. Being under that light is horrible and it sucks. I hated it.
Derek: I just said, "If you need me, squeeze my hand." It’s fun, actually [laughs], but you do sweat for the time you have to wait.

Will you keep dancing?
Shannon: No, now I am out, I am done. Well, not right away. I need a break. But everything about the show was a challenge and new and I looked forward to all of it.
Derek: That is a lie. This show really takes it out of you, though, and it's grueling.

Derek, you had a weird season with getting sick and hurting your neck. Did you cross a black cat or something before the season started?
Derek: I know it was a weird season. I was thinking maybe we’d see a limb fly off or something. But everything is better now.
Shannon: I was starting to get used to it and if he wasn’t on his way to the hospital, I’d think something was really wrong. And what would be next?

What was the highlight of the show for you?
Shannon: Ripping his shirt open.

Was that a wardrobe malfunction, or did you mean to do it?
Derek: Oh, no. I definitely did not.

So, if you have to leave the show tomorrow, are you going to hang up your dancing shoes?
Shannon: Well, we'll see.
Derek: Maybe for like a vacation, but then come back and dance a bit more.

After Dancing With the Stars, what's up next?
Shannon: I'm reading some scripts right now. I'm weighing my options. I really don't know because we didn't know when I was going to be done with it so we've kind of been holding everything else off. I kind of want to go on vacation and rest a bit after these intense weeks.

What are you going to miss the least about the show?
Shannon: Wearing heels. I will miss that the least.
Derek: But I want you to wear heels after this.
Shannon: Really, around you?
Derek: I like it when women tower over me.