Billy Ray says goodbye...

When Tom announced Ian and Cheryl as safe, Billy Ray’s fate was sealed.

But the show sure did its best to make it interesting as Joey and Kym joined Billy Ray and Karina in the bottom two.

Of course, Samantha was so busy trying to make it dramatic that the stars were unsure if she had just announced Apolo and Julianne as safe or in the bottom two. And the look of shock on Cheryl’s face was a classic.

Face it, Cheryl. It’s YOUR fans that are keeping Ian in this thing...

But back to Billy Ray, who was so expecting his departure that he told Samantha during the first interview that he was already getting ready for his appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel.” He and Karina even bopped their way through the elimination music…

But Billy Ray left with as much charm and charisma as he came in with. He deserved to go, but I will miss him.

I will have much more on Billy Ray and “Dancing With the Stars” later this week…