Schapelle Corby Has Been Eliminated From Dancing With The Stars

Schapelle Corby has been eliminated from Dancing With The Stars Australia after just three episodes.

It was short but sweet for the convicted drug smuggler and it sounds like she won't continue her new found hobby now that she's left the show.

Corby was placed in the bottom two alongside former Bachelor star Matty J and sadly her jive wasn't enough to keep her in the competition.

When asked whether she would like to keep dancing after being booted from the programme, she simply replied 'no'.

She was a wildcard for the All Stars season and many questioned why she was included on a show meant for celebrities.

Corby spent nine yeas in Indonesia's Kerobokan Prison for attempting to smuggle 4.2kgs of cannabis inside a boogie board.

While she maintained her innocence, she was sentenced to 20 years behind bars by the Denpasar District Court and had her sentence commuted several times.

There was a lot of talk on social media after the first episode on Sunday (April 11).

One viewer said: "With Schapelle Corby classed as a star/celebrity on #DancingAU, really makes me think what Australia deems acceptable as a star or celebrity now. The bar is either pretty low or we just accept anyone for any reason, especially if they've just popped up on the tv..."

Another added: "Just saw that convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby is on Dancing With The Stars. GROSS."

However, Schapelle revealed in an interview with the Daily Telegraph that she doesn't mind the criticism.

The 43-year-old explained how she's had years to prepare herself for trolls and critics and she's found a way to rise above it all.

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"I know everyone has an opinion on me, I get that completely, but it doesn't mean I have to buy into it, and I can't let what anyone feels about me affect how I feel about myself," she said.

"I have made myself learn not to care. I have had many years to come to the point where I am strong enough to not let nasty comments get to me.

"I have people I can trust. I have an incredible family, a backup system which gives me courage. I have people who love me, I have people who like me. I like myself."

Her first piece of vindication came after her first dance when judge Todd McKenney told Schapelle: "I have to apologise to you in fact, because for whatever reason, I don't know why and it's unfair of me, but I thought you were gonna be crap."

Topics: Australia

Stewart Perrie

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