Heather Mills gets dressed up for her first night on the American television show 'Dancing With The Stars'. She will become the first contestant to compete with an artificial limb. Dressed in a glamorous yellow and pink dress, the former wife of Paul McCartney ate a banana in between takes to keep her going. (3/19/2007). Photo Credit: Chris Whittle / Splash News20 March 2007 (Bang) - Heather Mills' dancing was praised during her debut performance on 'Dancing With The Stars'.
The former model, who lost her leg in a traffic accident, received praise from the judging panel for her foxtrot with partner Jonathan Roberts but was criticised for her arm movements.
Judge Bruno Tonioli said: "You've got more guts than Rambo. But you've got to watch your arms."
Panellist Len Goodman told Heather: "There was far more right about that routine than was wrong."
Heather, the estranged wife of Sir Paul McCartney, said she hoped her appearance would inspire others with a disability.
She said: "A little kid sitting there who's just lost a limb - I hope they will now say, 'Oh, I can.' "
She received a score of 18 out of 30.
Other contestants included former 'Beverly Hills 90210' star Ian Ziering,former 'N Sync member Joey Fatone - with his own name on the back of his suit, boxer Laila Ali - the daughter of ring legend Muhammad Ali - country star Billy Ray Cyrus, Miss USA 2004 Shandi Finnessey and former 'Cheers' actor John Ratzenberger.
Joey Fatone and his partner Kym Johnson received the top score of 24 out of 30 for their Chachacha.
The ten contestants will all perform live again next Monday (26.03.07) before the first elimination show the following day (27.03.07).