Dancing with the Stars — Season 13
Season thirteen of *Dancing with the Stars*, which launched on September 19, 2011, brought back familiar faces: judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli, alongside hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke Charvet. Twelve couples stepped onto the dance floor to compete, and a new tradition began this season – introducing Alan Dedicoat, the show’s announcer, who welcomed Harold Wheeler and his band after each round of performances. The season culminated in a truly remarkable victory for actor J.R. Martinez, who captivated audiences and secured the win by an unprecedented margin—over nine million votes ahead of the runner-up! It marked the first time in *Dancing with the Stars* history that a winner held such a significant lead. Ultimately, J.R. danced his way to the top, besting reality TV star Rob Kardashian and actress Ricki Lake, who finished in second and third place respectively.
For the first time, the couples take the stage.
Highlights from the contestants’ initial performances and their rigorous weeks of preparation. The couple with the lowest scores will face elimination, while Harry Connick Jr. and LMFAO will also perform.
Week 2 unfolds with a whirlwind of Jive and Quickstep as the eleven remaining contestants present their newest routines. The stage is set for a rapid-fire display of skill and energy.
Following the departure of Elizabeta and Val from the competition, Rob Kardashian and Cheryl, Kristin Cavallari and Mark, Chynna Phillips and Tony, Nancy Grace and Tristan, David Arquette and Kym, Hope Solo and Maksim, Carson Kressley and A…
Over two nights, the couples will showcase their skills with Paso Doble, Tango, or Foxtrot, each a distinct and passionate style. However, Carson and Anna will offer a different spectacle, gliding across the floor with a Viennese Waltz set …
The results indicate that Julianne Hough will return to the dance stage in the lead-up to the premiere of her film *Footloose*, joining her brother Derek for a performance.
The week is dedicated to the vibrant sounds of the Eighties, and the final eight couples will now share the dance floor, moving to a selection of the decade's most memorable hits.
Celebrity dancers and their professional partners will present dances set to beloved songs from classic Broadway musicals. A group performance will also be featured.
With the judges' scores tallied alongside the viewers' choices, another pair of contestants will be eliminated. This week's special guests are Kristin Chenoweth and Martina McBride.
Following the elimination of David Arquette and Kym Johnson, the competition narrows to a Final Five: Rob Kardashian and Cheryl Burke, Nancy Grace and Tristan Thompson, Hope Solo and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff, a…
The Latin Dances will feature semi-finalists performing either the Samba or the Paso Doble. Following this, the Argentine Tango, danced in a close embrace, will take center stage. The final segment will showcase the Cha Cha Cha.
The three finalists—J.R., Rob, and Ricki—along with their Pro-Dancer Partners Karina, two-time champion Cheryl, and three-time champion Derek—will compete in two dances. Initially, they must perform a dance they have not previously presente…
The three finalists will perform their chosen dance from the season one last time. Afterward, the judges’ scores will be combined with the viewers’ votes to determine which two couples achieve the highest marks, who will then dance an Insta…
