MICHAEL IRVIN PUNTED FROM 'DWTS': NFL vet and Iron Chef eliminated this week.

       The former Dallas Cowboys receiver failed to capture enough viewer votes to keep him in the competition, even though he finished his run on the hit ABC show with his highest score of the season: 23 points out of 30 for his Foxtrot with professional partner Anna Demidova on Monday's episode.      

       Judges' scores are combined with viewer votes to determine which contestants are eliminated each week.      

       "Last night was a great night, and to see the audience here standing up, it's their way of saying they appreciate the hard work," Irwin said after learning his fate.      

       Remaining contestants include singer Aaron Carter, model Joanna Krupa reality TV star Kelly Osbourne, singer Mya and entertainer Donny Osmond. Each will perform two dances on Monday's episode.