Chad Ochocinco booted from 'Dancing'

LOS ANGELES, May 18 (UPI) -- Chad Ochocinco and his professional dance partner Cheryl Burke were eliminated from "Dancing with the Stars" in Los Angeles Tuesday.

"This was awesome," the NFL star said upon learning his fate. "I enjoyed the journey. I met some wonderful people and I got some great criticism that has only made me stronger ... . In my eyes, really, I've already won. I've already won, so this is good."

Going into next week's finals with their professional dance partners are Erin Andrews, Evan Lysacek and Nicole Scherzinger.