Derek tweeted this behind the scenes video at Live with Kelly.  I’ll give him a birthday spanking.

Here’s what was actually on TV…

Menough on Live w Kelly by Heidi2011Ho

E! News – they’re kissing again.

Menough Elim on E! by Heidi2011Ho

The Mail Online has a couple pictures of Derek arriving back in LA this afternoon….he sure has lost weight, but looks fabulous either way.

Lots and lots of great pictures at Zimbio – I’ve put a few below. Derek’s eyes are so BLUE in some of them!!

You’ve never looked better…and you are the Gene Kelly/Fred Astaire of our time. Thanks to Elara for the great collage.

n_s_23_23 sent a a whole bunch of HQ pics – thanks to her.

The Confessionals

GMA – the extended version. They actually got more air time than we would have gotten had they made the finals. During the finals it’s THREE couples all at the same time.

CNN

More from After Buzz TV. Cute pout, Derek. Somehow, I don’t think he has to be alone on his birthday unless he wants to be.

EXTRA!!

Derek knows Maria better.

Little article with a nice picture from US Magazine – here’s a blurb:

Hough, 26, says he’s pleased with the way their team finished up their time on the dancefloor.

“[We went] out on a high note,” he explained to Us. “We have not had a bad dance.”

After weeks of grueling rehearsals, the pair admit they’re also looking forward to some much needed R&R.

“We already have things in the works . . . facials, massages, oxygen baths, you name it,” Hough joked.

Added Menounos, “We will be pampering ourselves all day long!”

Thanks for the links in the comments erika, Mari and Menoughfan!! NOTE: I have a TON of past media from my Tivo that I’ve not had time to work on, so there’s that and the usual postings for the week, but it might be a bit more spread out than normal. Derek being on DWTS kinda wears me out. It’s like I have THREE jobs instead of just one. I’ll need a little vacay before we get started (hopefully) on movie press.

Blurbs from E! News:

Maria Menounos and Derek Hough were the couple to say goodbye to the ballroom tonight, but don’t expect any regrets from the TV host!

“I feel like I accomplished everything I set out to accomplish,” she tells us. “I danced every single dance there was.”

Many people were surprised by Maria and Derek’s elimination considering they were at the top of the leaderboard after last night’s performance show, earning a near-perfect score of 59. However, Maria reveals her partner knew their journey was coming to an end. “Derek did prepare me earlier today,” she says. “I’m not gonna lie. He said, ‘I have a feeling we’re going home tonight.’”

Derek isn’t too bummed about coming in fourth. In fact, he actually prefers it! “I always say this: There’s two places to come, first or fourth, because second and third really suck. Coming thisclose and not getting it? That bites. Everybody comes back in the finals anyway, so semifinals is a really place to come besides winning.”

All season long there’s been speculation about Maria and Derek’s sizzling chemistry extending beyond the dance floor. So what did the duo, who shared a steamy kiss during a past performance, have to say for themselves? “We’re going to keep kissing!” Maria tells us, before planting a smooch on Derek’s lips before our very eyes!

Derek knows the ins and outs of this show better than any other pro on this show – and better than me and Courtney, I wager.

From Daily News:

Even though partner Derek Hough dubbed her a “champion of life,” Maria Menounos lost her shot at being the Mirror Ball champ for this season of “Dancing With the Stars” Tuesday night.

The “Extra” TV correspondent was misty-eyed as host Tom Bergeron revealed that the vibrant couple would be the ones to leave, but she didn’t miss a beat thanking Hough for his continued support.

“I want to obviously thank Derek because I wouldn’t have gotten this far without his awesome choreography,” she said. “I love him and I can’t thank him enough for making this experience what it’s been for me.”

Video from Derek that I had trouble seeing for some reason – you should be able to see it now. And they remain as cute as ever!

Here’s eTalk edited

Access Hollywood

Thanks to all my little helpers today, n_s_23_23, Vogue, Elmari…all ya’ll.

Access Hollywood ?!?!

Extra!!

After Buzz TV

Cute Video from Pap Henry Tom Bergeron, some unknown guy and then Derek and the gang come in at about 8:50

Derek and Maria on Good Day LA

Maria Menounos and Derek Hough Just Wanna Dance!!: MyFoxLA.com

EW has a nice behind the scenes video which I think might actually be from LAST tuesday.

That’s right folks, you have till 11 am eastern time to vote for Maria and Derek. Use a different browser and all the same email addresses.  Here’s Maria and Derek with George Pennachio.

Now, Maria’s friends have the right idea. Her call in number, by the way, 1-800-868-3401 AND go online to ABC.com