DWTS' Carrie Ann Inaba on Kim Zolciak's Elimination: 'There's No Way She Can Come Back'

Speaking to ET at yesterday's 35th anniversary event for PETA, DANCING WITH THE STARS judge Carrie An Inaba commented on Kim Zolciak's live elimination from the dancing competition on Monday night.

The 'Real Housewives' star was forced to leave the show after she suffered a mini-stroke last week while at home in Atlanta, Georgia. Although she was able to learn her dance for Monday's show, doctors forbade her from traveling to Los Angeles to compete with her partner Tony Dovolani.

"I feel bad for her but those are the rules, and you know, I am a strong abider by the rules," said Inaba. She continued, "I am the Lift Police so the rules are important to me," Inaba continued. "I feel badly for her, but it would be unfair to the other competitors."

Over the last few days, Zolciak has been petitioning for her and Dovolani to be reinstated in the competition. Yet Inaba firmly believes that she will not be allowed to continue. "No, there's no way she can come back," said the judge, adding, "But I think it's good -- not good in that way -- but good in that now she can spend time with her family. Dancing With the Stars is very grueling, and that's a serious thing to have a mini-stroke. I want her to take good care of herself. We wish you well Kim."

Source: ET

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