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This week on Dancing with the Stars, Chloris and Corky were finally sent home. I personally would have liked to have seen them stay just a little longer simply because you never knew what was coming with Chloris. Saying she is unpredictable is most definitely an understatement. She brought lots of smiles and giggles while she was on the show. Her hip-hop dance was well——what can you say really about an 83 year old hip hop dancer?

Chloris later appeared on Jimmy Kimmel and was her zany self there too. She and Corky appeared on The View today and she told Elisabeth and Sherri that she had tried twice to get on Dancing with the Stars and they had turned her down. When her son became her manager, he asked her what she would like to do and she said, “I want to do Dancing with the Stars!” so he started the ball rolling. She had a meeting with the producers, then had to go through several health examinations before finally being allowed to compete.

When Sherri told her she was an inspiration and helped people know they could do anything, Chloris exclaimed, “No, no! Stay in bed, people—-don’t do it!”

Next week on Dancing with the Stars they are shaking things up a

Previous American Idol contestant and Oscar Winner, Jennifer Hudson’s relatives were found shot to death in their home in Chicago on Friday. There is an ongoing investigation into the deaths of Darnell Donerson and Jason Hudson, Jennifer’s mom and brother. Deputy Chief Joseph Patterson said a family member entered the home around 3 p.m. Friday, found a woman (Jennifer’s mom) shot on the living room floor and left to notify authorities. Responding officers found her brother shot in the bedroom. There was no sign of forced entry. Police believe the shootings to be of a domestic nature.

An amber alert was also issued for Donerson’s grandson, 7-year old, Julian King. Julian is missing and authorities have said that the child could be with a man named William Balfour, who is at this time, considered armed and dangerous.

Jennifer Hudson has had what many call a “Cinderella Story” since her days on American Idol. Winning an Oscar for Dreamgirls, starring in other hit movies, recently releasing a new album and just announcing her engagement to “I Love NY” reality star, David Otunga, things were moving quickly for this once want to be American Idol. Jennifer has been an inspiration to many and our hearts go out to her during this tragedy.

Please view the video above for more information on the ongoing investigation and the missing child, Julian. Julian is Jennifer’s nephew and as of now, has not been found.

The Bachelorette, Deanna Pappas, won the Golden Realitini at the 2008 Fox Reality Channel “Really” Awards a few days ago. She was accompanied by her soon to be husband, Jesse. Evel Dick, winner of last year’s Golden Realitini Award, presented Deanna with the win. The Golden Realitini is equal to the ‘favorite reality performer’ of the year.

 Also receiving honors at the Fox Reality awards show were Jerry Springer, Bret Michaels/Megan Hauserman, Antonio Sabato, Jr., and Jeff Conaway. The complete list of 2008 Fox Reality Award winners can be found at www.realitytvsoup.com .

Favorite American Reality TV Program was awarded to American Idol. Favorite competition program was awarded to So You Think You Can Dance.

Meanwhile, here’s the video of Deanna Pappas receiving her Golden Realitini and trying to make small talk with Hugh Hefner.

Mark and Bill were eliminated in the last episode of The Amazing Race. Hear what they have to say about their adventure below:

In this interview, Jeff Probst talks about the challenges of Survivor Gabon and the new contestants this season. Kenny, the video gamer, is one of the first people Jeff talks about saying he thinks his video game playing will help him on Survivor. Jeff says Corrinne is not likeable and he feels people will have a hard time connecting with her. Bob, he says, will have a ton of people rooting for him because he represents America. He says this is a very diverse group of characters and many will be liked, but many not liked.

Jeff also discusses last year’s hidden immunities and how they were used. He talks about being friends with Andrew Savage, Boston Rob and Elisabeth Hasselbeck. He says people like Cirie come onto Survivor and truly change their lives and their characters.

Survivor Gabon complete cast include:
RANDY BAILEY
49
Eagle Rock, Mo.
Wedding Videographer

JACQUE BERG
25
Santa Barbara, Calif.
Medical Sales

DANNY “GC” BROWN
26
Portland, Ore.
Maintenance Man

MICHELLE CHASE
24
Los Angeles
Music Production Assistant

CRYSTAL COX
29
Durham, N.C.
Former Olympic Gold Medalist

ROBERT “Bob” CROWLEY
58
Portland, Maine
Physics Teacher

KELLY CZARNECKI
22
Buffalo Grove, Ill.
Retail Sales

ACE GORDON
27
Naples, Fla.
Jewelry Sales

CHARLIE HERSCHEL
29
New York
Lawyer

KEN HOANG
22
Westminster, Calif.
Professional Gamer

CORRINE KAPLAN
29
Los Angeles
Pharmaceutical Sales

DAN KAY
32
Boston
Lawyer

JESSICA “Sugar” KIPER
29
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Pin-up Model

GILLIAN LARSON
61
Temecula, Calif.
Retired Nurse

MARCUS LEHMAN
28
Atlanta
Doctor

SUSIE SMITH
47
Charles City, Iowa
Hairdresser

PALOMA SOTO-CASTILLO
24
Downey, Calif.
Student

MATTY WHITMORE
29
Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Personal Trainer

Have a favorite yet? Tune into Survivor on CBS at 8pm/est on Thursdays!