Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 6

Season six of Dancing with the Stars premiered on March 17, 2008.

Dancing with the Stars

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March 17 (2008-03-17) –
May 20, 2008 (2008-05-20)

On May 6, Dancing with the Stars had a special two-hour episode to commemorate its 100th episode.

Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas won the competition, while Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor and Edyta Śliwińska finished in second place, and actor Cristián de la Fuente and Cheryl Burke finished in third.

This season featured twelve celebrity contestants. The contestants were announced during the season finale of Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann by season two contestants Lisa Rinna, Jerry Rice, and Kenny Mayne.

Week 1: One unlearned dance (cha-cha-cha or foxtrot)

Week 2: One unlearned dance (mambo or quickstep)

Week 3: One unlearned dance (jive or tango)

Week 4: One unlearned dance (paso doble or Viennese waltz)

Week 5: One unlearned dance (rumba or samba)

Week 6: One unlearned dance & two-step group dance

Week 7: Two unlearned dances

Week 8: Two unlearned dances

Week 9: Two unlearned dances

Week 10 (Night 1): Group cha-cha-cha & freestyle

Week 10 (Night 2): Favorite dance of the season

The couples performed the following each week:

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