The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
Mar 09, 2009 |
1. Episode 801Season eight begins with an all new set of dancers and an all-new feature in which a dance off will be held between the bottom 2 couples facing elimination during the early rounds. |
Mar 16, 2009 |
2. Episode 802Week two of performances finds the contestants dancing the salsa or the quickstep. |
Mar 17, 2009 |
3. Episode 802AThe results from the first round are revealed. Jewel (who was forced to leave the show due to an injury) joins the show for a song, along with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Also included is a Busby Berkley inspired from choreographer Michael Rooney, plus the seasons first dance off held between the lowest scoring two couples. |
Mar 23, 2009 |
4. Episode 803Week three finds the performers dancing the fox trot or the samba. |
Mar 24, 2009 |
5. Episode 803AThe third results show also has a performance by singer Adele and the duo Hall & Oates. |
Mar 30, 2009 |
6. Episode 804Week four's performances include the Argentine tango and the Lindy Hop. |
Mar 31, 2009 |
7. Episode 804AThe fourth round of performances has led to two more contestants being released. |
Apr 06, 2009 |
8. Episode 805Week five performances has the contestants dancing the paso doble or Viennese waltz. |
Apr 07, 2009 |
9. Episode 805AWeek five brings another elimination for one team, after Grammy Award singer Etta James and Demi Lovato each sing, while the second Macy's Stars of Dance perform. |
Apr 13, 2009 |
10. Episode 806Week six in the competition finds the performers dancing the rumba or the jive. |
Apr 14, 2009 |
11. Episode 806AThe results of round six are revealed, along with a performance from Rascal Flatts. |
Apr 20, 2009 |
12. Episode 807Week seven finds the contestants participating in a 1960's themed group dance. |
Apr 21, 2009 |
13. Episode 807AWeek seven finds one more dancer removed from the show, along with a performance from Natasha Bedingfield and the Irish music group Celtic Women. |
Apr 27, 2009 |
14. Episode 808Week eight of the competition finds the contestants dancing as a single and as a team. |
Apr 28, 2009 |
15. Episode 808AWeek eight of the competition finds one more voted off. Also, a performance by Robin Thicke, and the professional dancing competition continues. |
May 04, 2009 |
16. Episode 809Week nine finds the remaining contestants having to perform in two different dance styles. |
May 05, 2009 |
17. Episode 809A |
May 11, 2009 |
18. Episode 810Week 10 finds only four dancers remaining as they have two new dances to learn. |
May 12, 2009 |
19. Episode 810AThe results for week 10 are revealed as one more dancer is eliminated. Also, a performance from Raphael Saadiq; the Design-A-Dance elements are revealed; and the two finalists are compete in the professional dancer competition. |
May 18, 2009 |
20. Episode 811Week 11 is also the final week of performances for season 8, as each of the three remaining couples will dance the paso doble and a freestyle routine. |
May 19, 2009 |
21. Episode 811AThe season eight finale finds the remaining three celebrities performing a third dance before a winner is announced. Also featured during this episode is a roast of the finalists by Jeffrey Ross, a singing performance by Lady Gaga and the winner of the professional dance competition is announced. |