May 19, 2009, Marini came in second place on Dancing with the Stars. Shawn Johnson was crowned the winner while Melissa Rycroft came in third place.

Marini reportedly sought medical treatment after experiencing groin pain during the rehearsal of Dancing with the Stars on February 27, 2009. It was determined that Marini has tendinitis, however, his condition is not expected to interfere with his performance on premiere night.People: Dancing’s Gilles Marini Injured (February 27, 2009)

• Week 1: Cha Cha Cha = 24
• Week 2: Quickstep = 27
• Week 3: Samba = 27
• Week 4: Argentine Tango = 30
• Week 5: Pasa Doble = 29
• Week 6: The Jive = 26
• Week 7: Viennese Waltz = 27
• Week 8: Lindy Hop = 28
• Week 9: Foxtrot = 29
• Week 9: Rumba = 27
• Week 10: Waltz = 30
• Week 10: Salsa = 30
• Week 11: Group Dance: 30
• Week 11: Freestyle: 28

"When I was a boy, I put a stick under the door so no one would get in while I was taking a shower. My sister, my brother and mom were always teasing me."—Gilles Marini, on his role in Sex and the CityUSA Today: "Naked Guy" is Actually Quite Modest (June 3, 2009)