The stress (fractures) got to former House Republican Whip Tom DeLay, who is reported to be leaving "Dancing With the Stars."

According to E! Entertainment and People, the 62-year-old DeLay will announce his departure from season 9 of the ABC reality competition on the results show at 9 tonight.

Stress fractures in both of DeLay's feet had recently turned serious enough for the show's producers and medical staff to advise him not to perform in Monday night's show. DeLay danced the samba with a sparkly elephant on the back of his jacket anyway.

DeLay is pictured during the Sept. 21 show.