Dancing with the Stars News and Information
Posted 3/26/2009
The hit ABC show is like a normal network reality show, but with a special twist: instead of normal people vying for Americans affections, celebrities battle each other week after week with their dancing partners to earn the top spot, and it all culminates with a U.S. tour, showcasing the stars spunky dance moves to fans across the country.
The show, in its seventh season, pairs each celebrity with a professional dancer to master a number of dances, including the foxtrot, quickstep, tango, paso doble, samba, waltz, rumba and mambo. Each week a panel of judges (Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tanioli) critiques the performances, and one celebrity is sent home.
The show has had some standout celebrities in its seasons thus far, including Mario Lopex, Stacy Keibler, Laila Ali, Marie Osmond, Heather Mills, and Apolo Anton Ohno. Winners from previous seasons include soap star Kelly Monaco, former boy band member Nick Lachey, and athletes Emmitt Smith and Ohno.