'Dancing With the Stars' week 6 elimination: An athlete fails to make the cut

The seven remaining contestants will take part in "Latin Night" on Monday.

Boxer Victor Ortiz is far better in the ring than on the dance floor. On Tuesday night, he became the latest celebrity contestant dropped from season 16 of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."

Ortiz had not fared well with judges on Monday night and viewers failed to save him with their votes.

"I had a blast. I made great friends," said Ortiz, adding the cast was invited ringside at his next championship bout

The former WBC Welterweight champion became the fifth celebrity to leave the competition.

D.L. Hughley was cut on week 5. His departure followed the elimination the previous week of Lisa Vanderpump of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." Wynonna Judd was eliminated on week 3. Olympic skater Dorothy Hamill dropped out of "DWTS" on March 26, citing health concerns.

The seven remaining "DWTS" contestants are: country singer Kellie Pickler; Disney Channel actress Zendaya; comic Andy Dick; Olympic gymnast Alexandra Raisman; "The Bachelor's: Sean Lowe; "General Hospital" actor Ingo Rademacher; and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones.

The contestants will take part in "Latin Night" on Monday.