By the midpoint of the second season on this hit ballroom dancing show, politician Rodney Hide had won fans, lost weight, and weathered accusations that vote rigging had gone his way. More drama was to come: in this excerpt, Hide fails to catch dance partner Krystal Stuart at the end of their cha-cha, leading to the lowest score possible, and subsequent elimination. In 2018 Stuff rated the mishap as one of Dancing with the Stars' five most memorable moments. Hide regained some dignity in a series final guest appearance, when he and Stuart returned to execute the routine.
It's been tremendous. The public love the show and love people giving it a go. Krystal has been marvellous teaching me. It's not easy being the best dancer in New Zealand dancing with the worst.– Rodney Hide after being eliminated from Dancing with the Stars, in The NZ Herald, 12 June 2006
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