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Dancing With the Stars Smokes Cuban

Mel B finishes first as lack of technique sends billionaire to exit

By Jonas Oransky, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 24, 2007 12:39 PM CDT

(Newser) – No magic lamp could save Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban from losing his small-screen wingtips last night, as the billionaire was bumped from “Dancing with the Stars.” Cuban, who’s lost 30 pounds and one goatee since his stint began, entertained with a samba inspired by “I Dream of Jeannie,” but critics pounced on his lack of technique, E! reports.

The fifth celeb to go, Cuban was joined in the bottom two by Jane Seymour, who got plenty of compliments on her body but not so many on her rug-cutting. Spice Girl Melanie Brown finished first, beating a cold to dance to one of her old group's songs.

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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was bounced from "Dancing With the Stars" last night. (Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban (right) and dance partner Kim Johnson laugh while watching a clip of their dance performance during intermission of a preseason game against the Detroit Pistons at the... (KRT Photos)

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and partner Kym Johnson were bounced from "Dancing With the Stars" last night. (Diane1253 (YouTube))

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and partner Kym Johnson were bounced from "Dancing With the Stars" last night. (lionheart33026 (YouTube))

Dallas Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban points toward the crowd as he leaves the court against the Golden State Warriors' at halftime of an NBA Western Conference first-round basketball playoff game in Oakland,... (Associated Press)

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Dancing With the Stars Smokes Cuban