Holly Madison, former girlfriend of Playboy Mogul, Hugh Hefner and The Girls Next Door reality television star tried to break out of her comfort zone with a stint on Dancing With The Stars.
Madison got her chance on Dancing With The Stars after singer/songwriter Jewel has to leave the competition due to injury. After expressing interest in the show, Madison's agents called to see if she was available to fill in for Jewel with dance partner Dmitry Chaplin.
According to several sources, Madison found it difficult to compete. Her first week on the competition did not impress judges, but they gave her a chance, noting her limited number of practice hours. In week 4, Madison found herself heading to the doctors for a check up after pain in her ribcage. But, being the self-proclaimed trooper that she is - Madison did not let injury stop her from competing.
While Madison's Girls Next Door cast mates, Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson came out to support her and garner votes - Madison still did not make the cut. Madison and Chaplin as well as Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak and partner Karina Smirnoff.
Holly's 2nd Big Breakup
Holly's appearance on Dancing With The Stars comes after her clean break with Las Vegas illusionist Criss Angel. After quitting her job as junior photo editor at the West Coast Playboy Magazine office, Madison moved to Las Vegas to be with Angel full-time.
Unfortunately, after a four-month long whirlwind romance, Madison decided she could not give up the pursuit of her career and devote herself 100% to Criss Angel and his career in Las Vegas.
Holly's Future
Hugh Hefner commented that he was happy Madison had the opportunity to be on Dancing With The Stars, saying it was a dream of hers for a long time. He emphasized that after a breakup, distraction can be a good thing. Still, fans are unclear what her next move will be.
While Kendra Wilkinson, fellow Girls Next Door cast member is slated to appear in her own reality television show on E! called Kendra this coming June and Bridget Marquardt has her own travel show Bridget's Beaches as well as a movie, The Telling, which she helped in producing and directing, the future is unclear for Holly Madison.
Still, tons of fans voted for Holly Madison on Dancing With The Stars. Even though she was ultimately voted off, her popularity remains intact and will most likely follow in future endeavors. Check out Holly Madison's MySpace to find out about future television and in-person appearances.
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- The Girls Next Door Final Episode
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- Kendra of The Girls Next Door Gets Own Show
