The teenage girls couldn’t save Cody Linley and Julianne Hough. The couple was eliminated from “Dancing with the Stars” this week.

The 18-year-old “Hannah Montana” star was gracious and showered Julianne with praise. He really did seem to grow up in the last few weeks.

When ABC calls a show the Semi-Finals Extravaganza, they aren’t kidding. It was a music- and dance-packed night. 

Aretha Franklin nearly brought down the house during her performances. John Legend and Leona Lewis added to the excitement.

The studio audience went crazy for the return to the dance floor of Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas. And the crowd cheered dancer Julianne Hough on as she sang a song from her debut album.

Brooke Burke, Lance Bass and Warren Sapp are the final three for next week’s season ender. Who will hold that shiny, shiny, shiny trophy?