"I'm miserable at home in bed today, and super bummed that I can't be there for the finale or wrap party tonight," Patridge told PEOPLE from her Los Angeles home Tuesday morning. "I was excited to see everyone and looking forward to one last dance with Tony – he's been the best partner ever!"
On Monday night a downtrodden Dovolani was saddened to hear the news that his celebrity partner, who fell ill Sunday with the flu, might not be able to pull through in time for the finale.