A look at the 'Dancing' winners

A look at the winners of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" and what they've been up to since taking home the trophy:

_ Kelly Monaco: The 32-year-old "General Hospital" star was the first celebrity to win the show's mirror ball trophy when only six contestants competed in 2005. The actress — who infamously almost lost her top during a Latin routine when a strap on her dress broke — has continued in the role of Sam McCall on "General Hospital" since winning the show.

_ Drew Lachey: The former 98 Degrees boy-band member waltzed out of big brother Nick's shadow after winning the popular dancing competition in 2006. The 32-year-old singer returned to the show for three weeks during the fifth season as co-host while Samantha Harris was on maternity leave. Earlier this year, Lachey starred on Broadway in "Monty Python's Spamalot."

_ Emmitt Smith: The National Football League's all-time leading rusher and three-time Super Bowl champion was the first of several athletes to become a "Dancing with the Stars" champion. After besting runner-up Mario Lopez with his moves in 2006, the 39-year-old former Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals football player joined ESPN as an NFL analyst in 2007.

_ Apolo Anton Ohno: After winning three medals at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, the 26-year-old speedskater outdanced former 'NSync member Joey Fatone on the "Dancing with the Stars" finale in 2007. Ohno returned to the ice rink after dominating the ballroom, recently competing in the World Cup and training for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

_ Helio Castroneves: After winning in 2007, the 33-year-old two-time Indianapolis 500 winner called off his engagement to Aliette Vazquez and is now entangled in a legal mambo. Castroneves was charged with conspiracy and tax evasion involving about $5.5 million in income stashed in offshore accounts. He pleaded not guilty and is free on a $10 million bond.

_ Kristi Yamaguchi: The 37-year-old figure skater became the first woman to win "Dancing with the Stars" since Monaco won the show's first season. After beating NFL player Jason Taylor and actor Cristian de la Fuente in the finale earlier this year, the Olympic gold medalist became the first woman to wave the green flag to start the Indianapolis 500.

_ Brooke Burke: The former host of E!'s "Wild On" and CBS' "Rock Star" defeated former NFL star Warren Sapp and former 'NSync boyband member Lance Bass at the conclusion of the latest season of "Dancing with the Stars." The 37-year-old mother of four currently sells maternity products, such as a belly wrap she designed for women after they've given birth.

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Vanessa Hudgens Goes Dancing With The Stars

Vanessa Hudgens rubbed shoulders with six season winner, Kristi Yamaguchi, the final season in September Dancing with the Stars.

The 19 years, singer / actress has along his mother Gina and Audra dancer pal. Everyone applauded on Nolan, another Vanessa backup dancers of his tour concerts been identified. He danced in the show with the final Miss Miley Cyrus they put on a flashy performance to its second single, "Fly on the Wall".

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Vanessa said that this people has been his first performance ever. She shared, "It was great!" Champion Brooke Burke two daughters in the same haste to turn just shy when Vanessa bent down to talk with them. Awww.

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Burke crowned 'Dancing with the Stars' queen

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Brooke Burke Waltzer away with the mirror ball trophy on "Dancing with the Stars" final.

The 37-year-old television personality and mother of four was in the seventh season of the popular dance competition on ABC and effort of the former player of the Football Association and former U.S. Warren to the press and 'NSync member Lance Bass on Tuesday night during the final, which she repeated emotional Vienna waltz routine Earned her a perfect score of the exhibition team of judges.

"Unbelievable" that could mobilize all Burke after winning in the middle of a wave of candy.

From the outset, slinky former host of E! 'S "Wild On" Lucy PSV "Rock Star" the leadership of Hall this season, coming in first place eight times out of 10 and 10 - the highest judges - 16 times. Burke culminated in another "डांसिंग विथ थे स्टार्स" champion after the judges scores - 88 out of 90 - were brought together viewers votes.

"I am in fact can not believe that," said Derek Hough, Burke's professional partner, who never won the competition. "I really do not. I frankly can not. The trip over a long time. It's been difficult. It's been fantastic. It was everything I could hope than ever for. F. I can not believe we actually girls. "

Burke maintained eight points on the press, personality (35 years) encouraging the preferred method, which was constantly criticized by the judges. Remains to the press and was able to bustle his way to second place with professional partner Kym Johnson, although access to one point less than the judges of the third place finisher, 29-year-old singer Pass.

"From the moment you start, and you make me smile," Lyon president Goodman, the judge said to the press.

Pace and professional partner, Lacey Schwimmer, and were optimistic about their loss. Dance away after the pair separated. And he does not hang his dancing shoes just yet. boybander will join former professional dancers and other former contenders in the 38 "Dancing with the Stars" tour, which is scheduled to start Dec. 17 in San Diego.

"You were never safe way once," judge Carrie Ann Inaba said during the final dress.

Previously rejected celebrities - actor Cody Linley; hostility Maurice Greene; actresses Susan Lucci and Cloris Leachman; chef Rocco DiSpirito; reality TV star Kim Kardashian; actor Ted McGinley; and comedian Jeffrey Ross - also returned to the dance past. Was a volleyball player Misty May Treanor and singer Toni Braxton has been off their feet.

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Helio and Julianne Takes the Trophy in Season 5

Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough win Season 5 beating out Spice Girl Melanie Brown and Maksim. This makes Julianne Hough a two-time winner matching that of other professional dancer, Cheryl Burke.

Julianne Hough and Apolo Anton Ohno Season 4 Champions

Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough beat out Joey Fatone and Kym Johnson to snatch the Season 4 Mirror Ball. It was Julianne’s first win.

Former NFL Great, Emmitt Smith wins DWTS Season 3

Emmitt Smith beat out former Saved by the Bell star, Mario Lopez to go on to win Season 3 of Dancing with the Stars with professional partner, Cheryl Burke. Cheryl Burke is a two time winner winning Season 2 with Drew Lachey.

Smith and Lopez received identital scores by the judges on the last competition night. It came down to the fan vote that pulled out the victory for Emmitt.

Former contestant, Jerry Springer said, “They both had identical scores so it was who had the more compelling story and Emmitt’s was the great American story. You saw his growth throughout the process and that’s the great American story. That’s the magic of this show.” (quote from People Magazine)

Lopez’s partner, Karina Smirnoff was visibly upset by the loss. She cried and Lopez tried to console her. When asked about the loss, Lopez responded with “”Apparently world-class dancing wasn’t enough. That wasn’t the criteria it was based on,” a dejected Lopez told PEOPLE. “I don’t really care about the trophy. I just wanted to win for Karina. She is honestly the best dancer in the world. No disrespect to the other girls on this show, but they don’t hold a candle to her.” (quote from People Magazine)

Aside from the fact that Emmitt Smith won, other highlights of the night were seeing the entire Season 3 cast come back and dance. Some fan favorites were Jerry Springer partnered with Kym Johnson and Sara Evans partnered with Tony Dovolani.

Drew Lachey Wins Season 2 of Dancing With the Stars

The former 98 Degrees pop singer and brother of Nich Lachey beat out Pro-Wrestler Stacy Keiber in Season 2 of Dancing with the Stars. Lachey was partnered with Cheryl Burke who made her debut this season. Not bad for a debut.

Stacy Keiber partnered with Tony Dovolani came in second while former NFL great, Jerry Rice came in third.

Lachey and Burke wowed the audience with their Freestyle Dance. They danced it up country style to the tune of “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy.” The finished with Drew Lachey leaping over Cheryl’s shoulders. Burke told People Magazine, “This jump is either gonna make us or kill us,” Burke said beforehand.

Drew and Cheryl received a perfect score from the judges. Then America was responsible for the half of the decision. “From week one, you come out on this floor like Wyatt Earp at the OK Corral,” judge Len Goodman told Lachey.

Drew, who’s wife was due to have a baby girl any second and his brother in the audience cheering him on, said, “”I’m the luckiest man in the world right now.”

Season 1 Winners: Kelly Monaco and Alex Mazo

General Hospital’s Kelly Monaco and professional dance partner, Alec Mazo beat out John O’Hurley and partner Charlotte Jorgensen.

They later rematched and John ended up winning. Charlotte Jorgensen hasn’t been seen since. No matter what the rematch decided, Kelly Monaco and Alec Mazo won Season 1 of Dancing with the Stars.

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sixth season of Dancing with the Stars premiered on March 17, 2008; the first results show was a double-elimination episode airing on March 25, 2008. The show followed the format of previous seasons, with 12 couples.

On May 6, 2008 DWTS had a special two-hour edition to commemorate its 100th episode.

Kristi Yamaguchi and her partner, Mark Ballas, won the competition, making Kristi the first female winner since Kelly Monaco in season 1. Kristi & Mark combined for four of the five perfect scores given out this season; she received three of them for her three Finals dances, giving her a perfect 90 out of 90, the first-ever perfect total finals score. (The runner-up, Jason Taylor, received the fifth perfect score for his final dance.) Kristi & Mark also finished with the highest average score in DWTS history (28.3 ave. & 8 out of 10 weeks on top of the leaderboard, a record); their lowest score on any dance was a 26.

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By dancingfamousstars.blogspot.com • May 6, 2008

Tonight was Dancing With The Stars 100th Show!

Many of the previous DWTS stars came back for tonight’s show. Rascal Flats performed first while Julianne Hough and Apolo Anton Ohno performed and late in the show Mel B and Maksim performed.

Here are the couples who will be back next week in the order they were announced:

1. Marissa & Tony
2. Kristi & Mark
3. Cristian & Cheryl
4. Jason & Edyta

It was shocking to see that Marissa & Tony were not in the bottom two with having the lowest score of the evening last night.

Say bye bye to Mario & Karina Smirnoff!

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