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Artest gets the boot on 'Dancing'

Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest stretches for a rebound in the second half of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks on May 4, 2011in Los Angeles. The Mavericks defeated the Lakers 93-81and lead the best-of-seven playoff series 2-0. UPI/Christine Cotter
Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest stretches for a rebound in the second half of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks on May 4, 2011in Los Angeles. The Mavericks defeated the Lakers 93-81and lead the best-of-seven playoff series 2-0. UPI/Christine Cotter | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Lakers star Ron Artest became the first celebrity eliminated from Season 13 of "Dancing with the Stars" in Los Angeles Tuesday night.

Artest's professional partner was Peta Murgatroyd.

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"Who's coming with me?" People.com quoted Artest as joking with the audience after learning his fate.

"Everybody give a round of applause to Peta -- she was awesome!" he said. "I had a great, great time."

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