Cody Linley: I'm Bummed Julianne Hough Is Gone!

Hannah Montana star Cody Linley is disappointed his dance partner, Julianne Hough , will be sidelined from DWTS after appendix surgery . "I'm bummed that Julianne is gone," he admitted to Usmagazine.com after Monday's show. Hough, 20, is a two-time champ. But Linley says Hough will have no problem getting through the minor procedure, which she undergoes today. She suffers from endometriosis, a painful condition caused by the growth of the tissue lining the uterus in other parts of the abdomen outside of the uterus. "Julianne's a trouper," he said. "She's the strongest woman I know...[and] it's actually genetic because her sister and her mom's gone through the same situation. "My love and support and prayers go to her, and I'm going to be there to support her through this whole thing," he added. "But I know she's going to be OK, and hopefully be back to dance with me again next week if I'm still around." Despite being hospitalized for pain last week, Hough and Linley still danced ... (link)