Sara Evans Scandal Boosts Dancing With the Stars Ratings  10/19/06

Sara Evans' divorce scandal gave US reality TV dance-off Dancing With the Stars its best ratings of the season on Tuesday night (17OCT06) when 21 million viewers tuned in to watch the country star talk about her marriage break-up.

Evans taped an interview with show host Tom Bergeron on Saturday (14OCT06) and the chat aired at the end of this week's dance competition show.

The country singer agreed to tape the interview after deciding to quit the show and concentrate on spending time with her children after filing for divorce from husband Craig Schelske last week (ends13OCT06).

During the chat with Bergeron, Evans confirmed she plans to return to the show for the finale next month (15NOV06), stating, "I believe with my whole heart that I was put on that show for a reason and that I was in the midst of this show during this time for a reason and I'll never forget it."

Evans has accused her husband of having an affair with their nanny, among other claims.