LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Linley won’t be graduating “Dancing with the Stars.” The 18-year-old “Hannah Montana” actor and his professional partner, Julianne Hough, were eliminated Tuesday from ABC’s popular dancing competition.

The pair received a total score of 46 out of 60 from judges for their paso doble and salsa routines Monday. After viewer votes were combined with the judges’ scores, the Disney actor was dismissed.

“Oh my gosh,” a choked-up Linley said after his ouster. “I mean, words can’t even explain the true amazing, growing, learning journey that I’ve had on this show. I can’t show my appreciation anymore to Julianne. I can’t say thank you. I love her so much. This opportunity has been so amazing.”

For part of the competition, Linley was paired with professional dancer Edyta Sliwinska when Hough missed two weeks of competition because of surgery to remove her appendix. Hough rejoined Linley for Monday’s semifinal round. The pair received the judge’s lowest scores. After their paso doble routine, judge Bruno Tonioli said it was “not good enough.”

“I’m so proud of you,” Hough said to Linley before the duo took to the ballroom floor for their last dance. “I’ve had such an amazing time with you. This has probably been the biggest journey that any of these couples have had out here. I cannot wait to see what his opportunities are going to be after this show.”