Dancing with the Stars — Season 11
Season eleven of Dancing with the Stars premiered on September 20, 2010. The cast was announced during the August 30 episode of Bachelor Pad during a live press conference that included a Q&A session with host Tom Bergeron and co-host Brooke Burke and the new cast. There are twelve celebrity cast members this season. The pairs were announced on September 1. Corky Ballas returned to the show for the first time since season seven. This is the first season to feature no new professional dancers, as each of the 12 pros has appeared on at least one previous season. Edyta Śliwińska, the only pro to have appeared throughout the entire run of the series, did not return this season. Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba continued as the judges. Several changes were introduced this season including an "Acoustic Week," in which couples performed either the Rumba or the Argentine Tango, while the audience was brought closer to the dance floor, which was elevated and made circular, a "TV Theme Week" and a "Rock n' Roll Week", in which couples performed the Paso Doble or the Tango and danced in a Rock n' Roll marathon. Fan favorites from previous seasons also came back to judge the couples, who re-created their most memorable routines on the 200th episode; these guest judges were Hélio Castroneves, Kelly Osbourne, Emmitt Smith, Drew Lachey, Gilles Marini, and Mel B. Kristi Yamaguchi and Apolo Ohno also served as team captains for the team dances. Yamaguchi's team consisted of Rick & Cheryl, Kyle & Lacey and Bristol & Mark, while Brandy & Maksim, Jennifer & Derek and Kurt & Anna were on Ohno's team. Also scheduled was a week dubbed "Instant Choreography" in which the couples practiced their routines for a week and received the music for their Latin dances only 45 minutes before their live routines.
The ballroom beckons once more as *Dancing with the Stars* welcomes a fresh cast of performers to the dance floor. This week, the couples will showcase their skills with either the elegant Viennese Waltz or the lively Cha-Cha.
The competition narrowed with the departure of one couple. The evening concluded with special guest performances and a final dance round.
The final eleven couples now compete, their performances judged by both the American public and the panel of experts.
The evening concluded with the departure of one couple from the competition. The program then offered special guest performances, followed by a dance round to fill out the final hours.
The final ten couples now compete, their performances vying for the favor of the American audience and the discerning eyes of the judges.
The evening concluded with the departure of one couple from the competition. The program then offered special guest performances, followed by a dance round to bring the event to a close.
The final nine couples now compete, their performances vying for the favor of American voters and the assessments of the judging panel.
The evening concluded with the departure of one couple from the competition. Following their exit, the program offered special guest performances and a final dance round to fill out the broadcast.
The final eight couples now compete, their performances vying for the favor of American voters and the discerning eyes of the judges.
The evening concluded with the departure of one couple from the competition. The program then offered special guest performances, followed by a dance round to fill out the final hours.
The final seven couples now compete, their performances vying for the favor of American voters and the assessments of the panel of judges.
The evening concluded with the departure of one couple from the competition. The program then offered special guest performances, followed by a dance round to fill out the final hours.
The final six couples now compete, their performances vying for the favor of American voters and the discerning evaluations of the judges.
The evening concluded with the departure of one couple from the competition. A special guest appeared, sharing performances and leading the audience in a final dance.
Five couples remain to present their talents, vying for the favor of American voters and the assessments of the panel of judges.
The competition narrowed with the departure of one couple. The evening concluded with special guest performances and a final dance round.
The final four couples compete, striving to earn the favor of America and the discerning scores of the judges.
The evening concluded with the departure of one couple from the competition. A special guest appeared, sharing performances and leading the audience in a final dance.
As the competition reaches its culmination, the remaining three couples present their final performances, vying for the favor of American voters and the discerning eyes of the judges.
The contestants present the dances that have captivated the judges throughout the season, and the victor is announced.
