. >> reporter: ralph macchio and karenna ended in last place 6 points behind max and kirstie. >> we haveore to offer and great promises that i promise fans hopefully they vote us through.>> reporter: there's sure to be drama because the four semifinalists will be three finalists who is going home? don't know that yet. but we will have fun before it happens. pit bull is performing with ne- yo and stevie nicks is taking the stage. and rehearsing begins one last time when it's over. george pennacchio for abc news. >> and catch that nonet at -- tonight at 9 on abc2. >>> news time is 9:28 this morning. their mission to help people in need through visual art and they need your help. how one event this weekend will help those neglected and abused and abandoned or homeless because you will prove like art it can be done with a big hart. >>> and you will feel for a dad this morning. all he wants is to find the person who murdered his little girl. a maryland cold case you might have a small clue that could help solve the very old case. justin. >>> all right. we are looking at maryland's most powerf

. >> reporter: one point behind ralph and karenna tied for second.ines ward and kim johnson. >> you should see what is going to happen god's willing we will have something special. >> she believe more in me than myself. every week it's like oh here we go. >> you incredible. >> reporter: with 23 points a their's a three way tie for fourth place and each of the teams performed. one close race. >> it makes it more exciting. it's everybody is going to push themselves harder and we will see you know. >> i never rehearsed so hard and i love this because i was able to be a man and play this character like i want tonight next big action hero. >> we are here to be entertaining and do what we can to give people something fun to watch. >> reporter: but this week cheryl says she hopes herself but hopes it's nothing serious. sugar ray landed in #th played followed by -- 8th played followed by kendra. >> my son told me to loosen up. >> i don't take criticism well. i am a person that wants to run and hide in a corner and just hide and bundle up in a ball. >> report

. >> reporter: also tied for 7th, mike the situation and karenna and bristol palin and mark with margaretho and louie in last place. and michael bolton is back in the ballroom but not to dance. he will be singing during the results show along with ne-yo but before the show is over, one more couple goes home. in los angeles, george pinacio for abc news. >> and susan boyle fans will be disappointed. she won't appear tonight on "dancing with the stars "because her rep says she has a severe throat infection and she is not going to be there. tune in tonight you will find out who is hang up the dancing shoes and catch it right here on abc2. >> okay. >> you've guest. >> i don't. >> i don't either. >> hey, listen. have you thought there were never fish in the sea? >> never thought it. >> the answer might surprise it. >>> the first censors that came knocking at their door. were sign tests say the number is not the grand total. >> it's like the how many you know ping-pong balls are in this container. let's look at weather coming up next. people are saying a lot of good things about fios. it's the f

. >>> ravel and karenna. >> the karate kid ralph macchio walked off on dancing with the stars. the star had started the competition very strongly. however, a knee injury hampered his dancing late in the competition. he and his partner didn't go quietly. they have harsh words for the judges after being eliminated. >> i am disappointed on the way it came down last night. from the perspective of the judges having that kind of influence and being able to award 15 points to one you know one couple and then i felt they were harsh and kind of dries expectful in the comments towards us as opposed to just constructive criticism. i had my handers too high. >> and the his. >> or if the hands weren't right we worked on that and romeo and juliet and we solved that. that's smart notes. this felt like oh, you are not worthy to be with this group. >> stars chelsea kane hines ward and kisstie alley will battle it out. ralph's 50? that's what the script said is that right. >> he is 50. >> he looks so young. >> yeah. yes. he was absolutely amazing. he was in his 30, late 20s when he played 15-yea