Priscilla Presley News

The ousting of Priscilla Presley on Dancing with the Stars last night was far from surprising. But it was still sad to many of the remaining contestants.

Here's a rundown of what they had to say about the 62-year old actress:

• Marlee Matlin: "I learned that, despite the fame and the fortune, she really is a genuine person.

I respect her as a woman and as a mother... she was always very concerned about her family, and I am going to miss her."

• Kristi Yamaguchi: "She was one of those people who, when they talk, you want to cling on to every word they say."

• Karina Smirnoff said Presley was always "very humble. She would always take my breath away... she was a true inspiration."

• Shannon Elizabeth (competing for the conceited, back-handed compliment award): "Think about how old, [she is]. She competed just as well as everyone else. And she did the splits â€" which I can't even do!"

There was no Michael Johns-like surprise elimination on Dancing with the Stars last night. Priscilla Presley was voted off the show.

The 62-year old actress and partner Louis van Amstel gave it their best this season, but it simply wasn't enough. They were joined in the bottom two couples by Cheryl Burke and Cristian de la Fuente.

Priscilla Presley reacts to the news: no more Dancing with the Stars for Mrs. Elvis.

Why is Priscilla Presley, at age 62 and financially set for life, doing Dancing With The Stars this season?

"I've been a fan of the show since it started. And a few weeks ago, I get this letter from my agent, and it's from ABC, asking if I'd like to be a participant," Presley told The New York Post. "You have no idea what was running through my head: Yes, do it! No, don't do it! I would love to do it. No, you can't do it!"

Presley will be the oldest woman ever to compete on the reality competition. Last season, a lot was made of the fact that contestant Jane Seymour was a mere 56. But Presley doesn't want to clutter her head with numbers.

"I really don't put a whole lot of stock in age," she says. "I think that's a totally wrong attitude in life. It stops many people from doing things. It makes me say: Yes, I will. Because if you have those kinds of stops in your life, you've already lost."

It's hard to argue with that point, as Presley plans to go for the Dancing with the Stars title with as much gusto as she can.

"My fitness level has always been good," says Presley, crediting Pilates and yoga. "I can't do these kicks up in the air because I'm not that limber. But I've been going to the gym every day."