Cameron Mathison is losing on Dancing with the Stars-losing weight, that is. "I have been fighting to keep my weight up since this has started," Mathison says. "I was doing well not losing a pound, until we started doing two dances. Since the extra rehearsal and stress of two dances, I have lost about eight pounds."But it's not like he's looking any worse for the wear. Read on for my weekly chat with the soap star and host of Instant Beauty Pageant as he talks sharks, crying and, as usual, thongs.After Len criticized you for showing too much skin during your Viennese waltz and not wearing a bow tie with your tuxedo, you told Samantha Harris you'd wear a bow tie if it would help your score. And as we all know, you've also said you'd wear a thong. If you're not careful, you're going to find yourself dancing in just a thong and a bow tie. Are you thinking of goin' for a job at Chippendales? You just figured out my wardrobe if I make it to the finals! I have to learn to watch what I say.Bruno called you a big gray albatross in your gray tux. If you could be an animal, what would it be? Hmmm...if I could be an animal, I would be a great white shark. It's my son's favorite. Helio's partner got three other professional dancers to help them out during practice. Is that fair? I'm not sure if it's fair. [But] he is just such a nice guy, I can't say anything against it. Your second dance (below) didn't go over as well with the judges. How do you not let it bother you too much? How tough is it to hear the criticism? That time was tough because I thought I did pretty well. I am an actor who is used to getting feedback on performances, so it's not so bad. Directors give us notes, and we have to adjust accordingly. I am just not used to getting the feedback in front of 20 million viewers.Only two weeks to go to the finals! Did you ever think you’d make it as far as you have? I am really proud that Edyta has gotten me to where I am. I saw how great everyone was in the first week and was sure I wasn't going to be around too long. I think I have really improved and am pretty honored to make it this far.

Last week, we saw Helio cry when he got a video message from his parents, and this week we watched Jennie cry when she was visited by Richard Simmons. So, have you cried at all during all this? Ha! Not yet, but I have it in me.

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