Chaz Bono (right) with partner Lacey Schwimmer Chaz Bono has been voted off Dancing With The Stars after six weeks on the reality show, meaning he finishes in seventh place. "I came on the show because I wanted to show America a different kind of man, and I know that if there was somebody like me on TV when I was growing up, my whole life would've been different," the brave transman said afterwards. "So I dedicated everything I did to all the people out there like me, and especially the kids and teens who are struggling. You can have a wonderful great life and be successful and happy." Bono and partner Lacey Schwimmer received low marks for their tango performance. Though he was not bitter towards the show, he did express his anger backstage about some of the harsh remarks from the judges, who called him a cuddly penguin and an ewok. His mother Cher was equally unimpressed, tweeting in regards to one of the judges: "Is it ‘DWTS’ or looking perfect ‘WTS?’ It's easy for him to take cheap shots at Chaz! Let him come to 'my' stage … Critique Chaz’s dance style, movements, etc. But don't make fun of my child on national TV." However she didn't let her anger get in the way of her pride in her son: "I Have Got 2Hold my TEMPER ! MY Tears R OK ! Congratulations Chaz I’m SO PROUD OF U ! This was YOUR Quest…
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First published: Thursday, 27th October 2011 - 2:45pm