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Dancing with the Stars — Season 12

20 episodes · Mar 21, 2011

Dancing with the Stars returned for its twelfth season on March 21, 2011. Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Len Goodman returned to the show as judges, while Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke returned as hosts. Professional football player Hines Ward won the competition over actress Kirstie Alley and Disney star Chelsea Kane, who took second and third, respectively.

1. Week 1 - Season Premiere
Mar 21, 2011

The premiere of season 12 introduces eleven celebrated figures, each partnered with a professional dancer. In this two-hour opening, they will each perform either a Foxtrot or a Cha Cha Cha.

2. Week 2 - Performances
Mar 28, 2011

During the second week of instruction, the couples will perform either the Quickstep or the Jive. Those who danced a Ballroom Dance in the previous week will now showcase a Latin style, and vice versa.

3. The Story So Far
Mar 29, 2011
4. Week 2 - Eliminations
Mar 29, 2011

Yesterday’s and last week’s judging scores will be combined with the public vote. The pair with the lowest total score will be eliminated. Chris Brown will be performing as the guest artist.

5. Week 3 - Performances
Apr 4, 2011

Five couples will perform the Rumba, while others will choose to dance the Cha Cha Cha, Paso Doble, Waltz, Samba, and Foxtrot. Tonight is a night of personal storytelling, and the celebrities must convey their individual narratives through …

6. Week 3 - Eliminations
Apr 5, 2011

Yesterday's judging scores will be combined with the public vote. The pair with the lowest overall score will be eliminated from the competition. Selena Gomez and OneRepublic will perform as guest artists.

7. Week 4 - Performances
Apr 11, 2011

The fourth week of the competition will see the celebrities and their professional dance partners performing either the dramatic Paso Doble, the graceful Waltz, or the elegant Viennese Waltz.

8. Week 4 - Eliminations
Apr 12, 2011

Tonight's performance features Jennifer Hudson and David Garrett as guest stars. Following their appearances, the pair with the fewest combined scores from the judges and audience will be eliminated from the competition.

9. Week 5 - Performances
Apr 18, 2011

To commemorate Patriot's Day, the couples will be dancing to a selection of American songs. The dances scheduled for American Week include the Quickstep, Foxtrot, Samba, Rumba, and Viennese Waltz.

10. Week 5 - Eliminations
Apr 19, 2011

The results of the fifth round are now available. Additionally, Toby Keith will perform two songs, and Jamal Sims has choreographed a dance number.

11. Week 6 - Performances
Apr 25, 2011

Seven couples embarked on a week dedicated to their indulgences, a "Guilty Pleasure Week." The dance repertoire for the week included Samba, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Tango, and Viennese Waltz.

12. Week 6 - Eliminations
Apr 26, 2011

With the judge's scores and the audience votes tallied, another pair will be eliminated from the competition. This week's special guests include New Kids on the Block, the Backstreet Boys, and Pia Toscano.

13. Week 7 - Performances
May 2, 2011

The final six couples will perform a dance of their own creation, incorporating elements of the Jive, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Samba, and Tango. Following this, they will compete in the Cha Cha Cha Challenge.

14. Week 7 - Eliminations
May 3, 2011

With the sixth celebrity departing the competition, Team Chelsea delivered a captivating encore performance. The evening also featured musical contributions from James Blunt and an energetic tribute to James Brown by Wayne Brady.

15. Week 8 - Performances
May 9, 2011

Only five couples remain. Their next challenge: a demonstration of a dance previously unknown to them, followed immediately by the task of composing and performing a Latin dance on the spot.

16. Week 8 - Eliminations
May 10, 2011

The night before the semi-finals, Adele and Michael Bolton will take to the stage. Following the tally of both the judges’ scores and the audience votes, only four teams will advance.

17. Week 9 - Performances
May 16, 2011

In the semi-finals, Chelsea, Kirstie, Ralph, and Hines, alongside their professional partners, will perform one unfamiliar ballroom dance and one unfamiliar Latin dance. This will allow them to compete in the Cha Cha Cha Marathon, a contest…

18. Week 9 - Eliminations
May 17, 2011

The tension mounts as the Results Show approaches, poised to reveal the three couples advancing to the final dance competition. Hines and Kym are the first to learn they are safe; no injury will deter this team from pursuing the coveted Mir…

19. Week 10 - Final 3
May 23, 2011

Chelsea, Hines, and Kirstie, along with their Pro-Dancer partners, will vie for the coveted mirror ball trophy. The finalists will first perform a redemption dance, selected by the judges, followed by the eagerly awaited freestyle round.

20. Week 10 - Season Finale
May 24, 2011

For Chelsea, Hines, and Kirstie, this performance marks their final dance, a chance to accumulate more points from the judges. The Season 12 Finale features special guest appearances by the Black Eyed Peas, alongside Sara Evans and The Go-G…