Dancing with the Stars: Season 5
The fifth season of the reality dance competition television series Dancing with the Stars premiered on September 24, 2007, with a special three-night premiere week and concluded on November 27, 2007. The series features celebrities partnering up with professional dancers to compete against each other in weekly elimination rounds, performing choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Celebrities partner up with professional dancers to compete against each other in weekly elimination rounds to determine a winner.
- Celebrities perform choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers.
- Tom Bergeron serves as the host alongside judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba.
- The series is an American reality dance competition television series that pairs celebrities with professional dancers.
Season overview
The fifth season of the reality dance competition television series Dancing with the Stars premiered on September 24, 2007, with a special three-night premiere week and concluded on November 27, 2007. The series features celebrities partnering up with professional dancers to compete against each other in weekly elimination rounds, performing choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Tom Bergeron hosted the show, alongside returning judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba. Co-host Samantha Harris took a leave of absence due to giving birth on September 23, 2007, during which time season two champion Drew Lachey served as co-host until Harris returned to the show on October 15, 2007. The celebrity cast was announced on August 29, 2007, on Good Morning America by host Tom Bergeron, judge Carrie Ann Inaba, and reigning celebrity champion Apolo Anton Ohno. CTV Television Network aired the series in Canada.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Season 5 Premiere - Performance Show 1A
Sep 24, 2007
Season Five opens with the first of two nights of performances. Tonight is ladies night as this year's six female celebrities perform either the cheeky Cha Cha or the sophisticated
Performance Show 1B
Sep 25, 2007
On this second night of performances, the men will dance either the Cha Cha or the Foxtrot.
Results Show 1
Sep 26, 2007
The first celebrity is voted off. Who will stay and who will go? Dolly Parton and Tap dancing legend Savion Glover perform.
Performance Show 2
Oct 1, 2007
Now that Josie Maran has been eliminated, only eleven celebrities remain. Each remaining celebrity will either dance the Mambo or the Quickstep.
Results Show 2
Oct 2, 2007
This is the second live results show of the season. Who will stay and who will go? A special musical guest also performs.
Results Show 3
Oct 9, 2007
This is the third live results show of the season. Who will stay and who will go? A special musical guest also performs.
Results Show 4
Oct 16, 2007
This is the fourth live results show. Who will stay and who will go? Gloria Estefan performs
Results Show 5
Oct 23, 2007
This is the fifth live results show of the season. Who will stay and who will go? A special musical guest also performs.
Performance Show 6
Oct 29, 2007
It's down to the remaining couples and their final dances, including the much anticipated Freestyle dance. This is the last chance for the couple to shine and win your vote before
Results Show 6
Oct 30, 2007
It's the fifth season finale for Dancing With The Stars. All of the eliminated couples have returned for one last spin across the dance floor. The winner of this season is announce