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Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 7

Season seven of Dancing with the Stars premiered on September 22, 2008, on the ABC network.

Dancing with the Stars

Brooke Burke

Derek Hough

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ABC

September 22 (2008-09-22) –
November 25, 2008 (2008-11-25)

Instead of twelve couples as in previous seasons, this was the first season to feature a lineup of thirteen couples. This season also introduced four new dances: the hustle, jitterbug, salsa, and West Coast Swing.


Model and host Brooke Burke and Derek Hough were crowned the champions, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson finished in second place, and NSYNC singer Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer finished third.[1]

Cast[edit]

Couples[edit]

This season featured thirteen celebrity contestants. The official cast announcement was made on the morning of August 25, 2008, on Good Morning America.[2]

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

Week 1 (Night 2): One unlearned dance (mambo or quickstep)

Week 2: One unlearned dance (paso doble or rumba)

Week 3: One unlearned dance (jive or Viennese waltz)

Week 4: One unlearned dance (samba or tango)

Week 5: One unlearned dance (hustle, jitterbug, salsa, or West Coast Swing)

Week 6: One unlearned dance & hip-hop group dance

Week 7: One unlearned dance & team dance

Week 8: Two unlearned dances

Week 9: Two unlearned dances

Week 10 (Night 1): Group samba & freestyle

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

The couples performed the following each week:


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