Lil Kim News

Apparently there are more rodeo fans in the country than we realized.

This group banded together to save one of its own last night, as Ty Murray remained on Dancing with the Stars despite a weak Monday evening performance.

In his place, Lil Kim (and Derek Hough) were sent packing. The rapper and former convict took the news well, at least.

"I think this is one of the greatest experiences I've ever experienced in my life," she said, while Hough couldn't praise his partner enough:

"Amazing person, amazing soul, amazing spirit - and an amazing dancer."

Click on the photos above to relive this season of dancing for Lil Kim and Derek Hough.

Just over a week away from the March 9 premiere of Dancing with the Stars, Derek Hough has a message:

Look out for Lil Kim!

In a recent blog entry, Hough, who earned last season’s mirror-ball trophy with partner Brooke Burke, showered his latest teammate with praise.

I’m in New York City at the moment, training up my new partner for this season of DWTS, none other than the wonderful Lil Kim. I’m happy to say that she has surpassed my expectations so far and I think she will surprise a lot of people... She is so unbelievably nice and intuitive. She has been a great student.

How far do you think Lil Kim and Derek Hough will advance on Dancing with the Stars?