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- Season 7 premiere: September 22, 2008
- Finale date: November 24, 2008
- New shows: Mondays 8/7c
- Results: Tuesdays 9/8c
- Hosts: Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris
- Musical director: Harold Wheeler
- Judges: Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli
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Welcome to week five of Dancing with the Starts season 7. Tonight the show welcomes four new dances, the Hustle, West Coast Swing, Salsa and the Jitterbug.
November 25, 2008: Brooke Burke and Derek Hough were named the winners, taking home the mirrored ball trophy. Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson came in second place. Lance Bass was the third runner up.
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Leader Board
- Brooke - 29
- Cody - 28
- Maurice - 27
- Warren - 25
- Toni - 22
- Susan - 22
- Lance - 21
- Cloris - 21
Breaking News
October 21, 2008: Julianne Hough was taken to the emergency room after the elimination show. She was experiencing stomach pains all through the day and after the show was seen getting into a ambulance.People: Julianne Hough HospitalizedOctober 27, 2008: E! Online has reported that Julianne Hough is scheduled for appendix surgery tomorrow but will still be performing on tonight's show. What does that mean for Cody? Will they find him a new partner? Who will it be? Stayed tuned for details!E! Online: Julianne Hough Scheduled for surgery
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Dancing with the Stars Season 7 Week 5
- 10/20 The first couple up tonight is Lance Bass & Lacey Schwimmer. They are dancing the West Coast Swing
- YouTube Video: Lance and Lacey (Time: 7:13)
- Len: You proved last week you can dance, Lacey you need to put more faith in your partner, let him do more dancing.
- Bruno: It looked like you where doing window dressing for Lacey. Its DWTS, not Dancing around Lacey.
- Carrie Ann: Lacey you did a wonderful job, but please pay more attention to your partner, your job is to make him a star.
- Scores:
- Carrie Ann: 7
- Len: 7
- Bruno: 7
- Total: 21 out of 30
- The next couple tonight is Toni Braxton & Alec Mazo. They are dancing the West Coast Swing.
- YouTube Video: Toni and Alec (Time: 7:17)
- Len: Things where not happening. You have to sit down and regroup, more excitement. You have potential!
- Bruno: Slinky and sexy, and when you want, to you can actually deliver!
- Carrie Ann: I felt like you where over dancing the dance.
- Scores:
- Carrie Ann: 7
- Len: 7
- Bruno: 8
- Total: 22 out of 30
- The third couple on the dance floor this evening is Susan Lucci & Tony Dovolani. They are dancing the Hustle.
- YouTube Video: Susan and Tony (Time: 7:01)
- Len: I know you have a injury, stop treating her like a china doll. Get out there and wow me, show me some flare, get your knickers off and spin them around.
- Bruno: It looked like a uptown girl Hustle. A bit precious but it was a Hustle.
- Carrie Ann: That was a lot of fun. I admire you for getting out there with two fractures. Break out of that glass box.
- Scores:
- Carrie Ann: 7
- Len: 7
- Bruno: 8
- Total: 22 out of 30
- Next up is Warren Sapp & Kym Johnson. They are dancing the Hustle.
- YouTube Video: Warren and Kym (Time: 1:48)
- Len: There you are! Thats what I want to see. It was great, well done!
- Bruno: That's a guy who really knows how to funk! Well done
- Carrie Ann: You took us all on a journey, well done!
- Scores:
- Carrie Ann: 8
- Len: 8
- Bruno: 9
- Total: 25 out of 30
- The next couple on the dance floor is Cloris Leachman & Corky Ballas. They are dancing the Salsa.
- YouTube Video: Cloris and Corky (Time: 1:52)
- Len: I have to say you where hotter than a chili pepper, well done!
- Bruno: The old girl can still turn a trick! On the plus side, you actually did the Salsa.
- Carrie Ann: Everyone loves what you bring to the dance floor. We forget it's a dance competition.
- Scores:
- Carrie Ann: 7
- Len: 7
- Bruno: 7
- Total: 21 out of 30
- Next up tonight is Maurice Greene & Cheryl Burke. They are dancing the Salsa.
- YouTube Video: Maurice and Cheryl (Time: 1:40)
- Len: You came out like a master of theater tonight. Way to go!
- Bruno: If there was a mark for energy I would give you a 10.
- Carrie Ann: Hugs from Carrie Ann! Very nice.
- Scores:
- Carrie Ann: 9
- Len: 9
- Bruno: 9
- Total: 27 out of 30
- Next couple on the dance floor is Brooke Burke & Derek Hough. They are dancing the Jitterbug.
- YouTube Video: Brooke and Derek (Time: 1:36)
- Len: What ever dance you do Brooke you consistently dance well. Good job!
- Bruno: That was glorious!
- Carrie Ann: That was amazing!
- Scores:
- Carrie Ann: 10
- Len: 9
- Bruno: 10
- Total: 29 out of 30
- The final dance of the night is Cody Linley & Julianne Hough. They are dancing the Jitterbug.
- YouTube Video: Cody and Julianne (Time: 1:43)
- Len: It was fun, entertaining and had energy. I liked it!
- Bruno: That wasn't a Jitterbug, that was a fire bug! That was great!
- Carrie Ann: That was the perfect dance for you. You are giving someone else a run for her money.
- Scores:
- Carrie Ann: 10
- Len: 9
- Bruno: 9
- Total: 28 out of 30
- That's it for tonight. Stay tuned for tomorrows elimination night.
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Dancing with the Stars Spoilers Season 7 Week 5 Questions
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Dancing with the Stars Season 7 Elimination Night
- 10/21 Welcome to elimination night. Last night we saw four new dances, which of the dancers couldn't keep up, who landed in the bottom two and who is the couple going home tonight. Stay tuned for results!
- Tonight the judge's favorite pick is Cody & Julianne's Jitterbug.
- YouTube Video: Cody and Julianne (Time: 1:43)
- The first guest tonight is Brian Setzer Orchestra. They are performing the old hit "Stray Cats."
- The first couple safe tonight is Warren Sapp & Kym Johnson.
- The second couple safe tonight is Cloris Leachman & Corky Ballas.
- Next up is the kid's dancing competition. First up is Alisa 10 years old & Anthony 11 years old. They are from LA California and are performing the Jive.
- Len: I thought it was full on, full of energy, great job!
- Bruno: That was great, sharp and clear!
- Carrie: I think both of you are adorable and your attitude is great! Good job
- Next up is Mitchell 12 years old & Maria 13 years old. They are from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and are dancing the Paso Doble.
- Carrie: You two are fantastic! You blew me away!
- Len: What i loved was all those beautiful shapes you did.
- Bruno: What power! What attack! Len is right, your shapes where beautiful!
- The winner of the kid's dancing competition is Mitchell and Maria! Congratulations to both couples!
- The next performance is a piece from Macy's Stars of Dance. This performance is the largest performance ever to be performed on the set.
- The third couple safe tonight is Cody Linley & Julianne Hough.
- The fourth couple safe tonight is Maurice Greene & Cheryl Burke.
- The fifth couple safe tonight is Brooke Burke & Derek Hough
- The sixth couple safe tonight is Lance Bass & Lacey Schwimmer
- The seventh couple safe tonight is Susan Lucci & Tony Dovolani
- That means the couple leaving us tonight is Toni Braxton & Alec Mazo.
- See ya next week when Michael Flatley takes over for Len as a guest judge!