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Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 10


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captionPromotional poster, featuring former pro dancers Edyta Śliwińska and Alec Mazo
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  • Tom Bergeron
  • Brooke Burke
  • Carrie Ann Inaba
  • Len Goodman
  • Bruno Tonioli

Season ten of Dancing with the Stars premiered on March 22, 2010, on the ABC network.

The Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger and Derek Hough won the competition, while Olympic figure skater Evan Lysacek and Anna Trebunskaya finished second, and ESPN host Erin Andrews and Maksim Chmerkovskiy finished third.

Cast

Couples

This season featured eleven celebrity contestants. Damian Whitewood, from the Broadway dance revue Burn the Floor, joined the cast of professionals this season. Ashly DelGrosso Costa, whose last season as a pro was season three, also returned, while Edyta Śliwińska continued as the longest-tenured professional on the show, having appeared on all of the first ten seasons.

CelebrityNotabilityProfessional partnerStatus
Film & television actressEliminated 1st
on March 30, 2010
Apollo 11 astronautEliminated 2nd
on April 6, 2010
All My Children actorEliminated 3rd
on April 13, 2010
Reality television personalityEliminated 4th
on April 20, 2010
The Bachelor starEliminated 5th
on April 27, 2010
Playboy model & actressEliminated 6th
on May 4, 2010
Comedian, actress & hostEliminated 7th
on May 11, 2010
NFL wide receiverEliminated 8th
on May 18, 2010
ESPN sportscasterThird place
on May 24, 2010
Olympic figure skaterRunners-up
on May 25, 2010
Pussycat Dolls singerWinners
on May 25, 2010

;Future appearances Pamela Anderson returned for the All-Stars season, where she was paired with Tristan MacManus.

Host and judges

Samantha Harris did not return as co-host for this season due to her commitments on The Insider and Entertainment Tonight. On March 8, 2010, Tom Bergeron announced on Good Morning America that his new co-host would be season seven champion Brooke Burke. Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli all returned as judges.

Scoring chart

The highest score each week is indicated in with a dagger (), while the lowest score each week is indicated in with a double-dagger ().

Color key:

CouplePl.Week121+2345678910Night 1Night 2Nicole & DerekEvan & AnnaErin & MaksChad & CherylNiecy & LouisPamela & DamianJake & ChelsieKate & TonyAiden & EdytaBuzz & AshlyShannen & Mark
1st2325+25=5026+10=27+27=29+30=30+29=28+27+30=115}}+30=
2nd23244726+26=2721+6=2730+24=27+26=5329+30=28+24+28=108}}+28=
3rd2123442318+21=392225+9=3451}}27+24=5128+25=5327+29=5681}}29+26+26=81
4th1816342021+23=441824+7=3125+27=5221+24=4552}}27+25=
5th1821392118+18=361826}}21+5=2625+24=43}}23+20=
6th2122432123+24=472122+8=3051}}24+27=51
7th2020402119+19=382325}}21+4=
8th1615311514+18=
9th1519342033}}15+18=33
10th
11th182038

;Notes

Weekly scores

Individual judges' scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.

Week 1: First Dances

Each couple performed either the cha-cha-cha or Viennese waltz. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusicChad & CherylShannen & MarkErin & MaksJake & ChelsieNiecy & LouisEvan & AnnaBuzz & AshlyNicole & DerekAiden & EdytaKate & TonyPamela & Damian
18 (6, 6, 6)Cha-cha-cha"It's Just Begun" — The Jimmy Castor Bunch
18 (6, 6, 6)Viennese waltz"The Killing Moon" — Nouvelle Vague
21 (7, 7, 7)Cha-cha-cha"TiK ToK" — Ke$ha
20 (7, 6, 7)Viennese waltz"Kiss from a Rose" — Seal
18 (7, 5, 6)Cha-cha-cha"Rescue Me" — Fontella Bass
23 (8, 7, 8)Viennese waltz"I'll Be" — Edwin McCain
14 (5, 4, 5)Cha-cha-cha"Cupid" — Sam Cooke
25 (9, 7, 9)Viennese waltz"Hold You In My Arms" ― Ray LaMontagne
15 (5, 5, 5)Cha-cha-cha"Hungry Like the Wolf" — Duran Duran
16 (6, 5, 5)Viennese waltz"She's Always a Woman" — Billy Joel
21 (7, 6, 8)Cha-cha-cha"Gimme All Your Lovin'" — ZZ Top

Week 2: First Elimination

Each couple performed either the foxtrot or jive. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusicResultShannen & MarkAiden & EdytaEvan & AnnaNiecy & LouisJake & ChelsieBuzz & AshlyNicole & DerekErin & MaksPamela & DamianChad & CherylKate & Tony
20 (7, 6, 7)Jive"Shake a Tail Feather" — Ray CharlesEliminated
19 (7, 6, 6)Foxtrot"I've Got You Under My Skin" — Frank SinatraSafe
24 (8, 8, 8)Jive"The Best Damn Thing" — Avril LavigneSafe
21 (7, 7, 7)Foxtrot"Love You I Do" — Jennifer HudsonSafe
20 (6, 7, 7)Jive"Hip to be Square" — Huey Lewis and the NewsSafe
12 (4, 4, 4)Foxtrot"Fly Me to the Moon" — Frank SinatraSafe
28 (10, 8, 10)Jive"SOS" — RihannaSafe
23 (8, 7, 8)Foxtrot"Love Story" — Taylor SwiftSafe
22 (7, 7, 8)Foxtrot"I Wanna Be Loved By You" — Marilyn MonroeBottom two
16 (6, 5, 5)Foxtrot"100 Years" — Five for FightingSafe
15 (5, 5, 5)Jive"I'm Still Standing" — Elton JohnSafe

Week 3: Storytelling Week

Each couple performed either the paso doble, quickstep, or waltz. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusicResultEvan & AnnaBuzz & AshlyJake & ChelsieNiecy & LouisChad & CherylPamela & DamianAiden & EdytaErin & MaksKate & TonyNicole & Derek
26 (9, 8, 9)Quickstep"Hot Honey Rag" — from ChicagoSafe
13 (5, 4, 4)Waltz"What a Wonderful World" — Louis ArmstrongEliminated
21 (7, 7, 7)Quickstep"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBottom two
21 (7, 7, 7)Waltz"With You I'm Born Again" — Billy Preston, feat. Syreeta WrightSafe
20 (7, 6, 7)Paso doble"Canción del Mariachi" — Los Lobos & Antonio BanderasSafe
21 (7, 7, 7)Paso doble"Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" — The AnimalsSafe
20 (7, 6, 7)Quickstep"Hey, Soul Sister" — TrainSafe
23 (8, 7, 8)Waltz"See the Day" — Dee C. LeeSafe
15 (5, 5, 5)Paso doble"Paparazzi" — Lady GagaSafe
23 (8, 6, 9)Quickstep"Anything Goes" — Cole Porter, feat. Stacey KentSafe

Week 4: Double-score Week

Each couple performed either the rumba or tango, receiving two sets of scores from the judges: one for technical and one for performance. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleTechnical scores &
performance scoresDanceMusicResultErin & MaksEvan & AnnaNiecy & LouisAiden & EdytaNicole & DerekJake & ChelsieKate & TonyChad & CherylPamela & Damian
18 (6, 6, 6)Tango"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" — EurythmicsSafe
21 (7, 7, 7)
26 (9, 8, 9)Tango"Wait a Minute" — The Pussycat Dolls, feat. TimbalandSafe
26 (9, 8, 9)
18 (6, 6, 6)Rumba"Taking Chances" — Celine DionSafe
18 (6, 6, 6)
15 (5, 5, 5)Rumba"Live Like We're Dying" — Kris AllenEliminated
18 (6, 6, 6)
25 (9, 8, 8)Rumba"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" — Roberta FlackSafe
25 (8, 8, 9)
19 (6, 7, 6)Tango"A Girl Like You" — Edwyn CollinsSafe
19 (7, 6, 6)
14 (4, 5, 5)Tango"For Your Entertainment" — Adam LambertSafe
18 (6, 6, 6)
21 (7, 6, 8)Rumba"Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" — Alicia KeysSafe
23 (8, 7, 8)
23 (7, 8, 8)Rumba"I Can't Make You Love Me" — Bonnie RaittSafe
24 (8, 7, 9)

Week 5: Movie Week

Each couple performed one unlearned dance. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusicFilmResultNiecy & LouisChad & CherylErin & MaksJake & ChelsiePamela & DamianKate & TonyNicole & DerekEvan & Anna
18 (6, 6, 6)Jive"La Bamba" — Ritchie ValensLa BambaSafe
18 (6, 6, 6)Quickstep"The Bare Necessities" — Phil HarrisThe Jungle BookSafe
22 (7, 7, 8)Jive"You Never Can Tell" — Chuck BerryPulp FictionSafe
23 (8, 7, 8)Cha-cha-cha"Old Time Rock and Roll" — Bob SegerRisky BusinessSafe
21 (7, 6, 8)Quickstep"9 to 5" — Dolly Parton9 to 5Bottom two
15 (5, 5, 5)Foxtrot"Don't You (Forget About Me)" — Simple MindsThe Breakfast ClubEliminated
29 (10, 9, 10)Tango"Oh, Pretty Woman" — Roy OrbisonPretty WomanSafe
27 (9, 9, 9)Rumba"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" — AerosmithArmageddonSafe

Week 6: Marathon Week

Each couple performed either the Argentine tango or samba, plus a swing dance marathon for extra points. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusicResultJake & ChelsieEvan & AnnaNiecy & LouisErin & MaksChad & CherylNicole & DerekPamela & DamianJake & ChelsieNiecy & LouisEvan & AnnaChad & CherylPamela & DamianErin & MaksNicole & Derek
21 (7, 7, 7)Samba"Comanche" — The RevelsEliminated
21 (7, 7, 7)Samba"Hey Mama" — The Black Eyed PeasSafe
21 (7, 7, 7)Argentine tango"El Sonido de la Milonga" — CampoBottom two
25 (9, 7, 9)Samba"When I Get You Alone" — Robin ThickeSafe
24 (8, 8, 8)Argentine tango"Mas de lo Mismo" — TanghettoSafe
26 (9, 7, 10)Samba"María" — Ricky MartinSafe
22 (7, 7, 8)Argentine tango"Enjoy the Silence" — Depeche ModeSafe
4Swing
Marathon"In the Mood" — Ernie Fields
5
6
7
8
9
10

Week 7: Team Dance Week

Each couple performed one unlearned dance, plus a team cha-cha-cha. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusicResultErin & MaksChad & CherylNicole & DerekPamela & DamianNiecy & LouisEvan & AnnaChad & Cheryl
Nicole & Derek
Pamela & DamianErin & Maks
Evan & Anna
Niecy & Louis
27 (9, 9, 9)Quickstep"Dancin' Fool" — Barry ManilowBottom two
25 (8, 9, 8)Viennese waltz"Sparks" — ColdplaySafe
27 (9, 9, 9)Waltz"You Light Up My Life" — Debby BooneSafe
24 (8, 8, 8)Waltz"At This Moment" — Billy & the BeatersEliminated
25 (9, 8, 8)Quickstep"You're the Top" — Cole PorterSafe
30 (10, 10, 10)Argentine tango"Bust Your Windows" — Jazmine SullivanSafe
27 (9, 9, 9)Cha-cha-cha
(Team Gaga)"Telephone" — Lady Gaga, feat. Beyoncé
24 (8, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha
(Team Madonna)"Holiday" — Madonna

Week 8: Race to the Semifinals

Each couple performed two unlearned dances, the second of which had to reflect the style of a particular era. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceEraMusicResultChad & CherylNiecy & LouisErin & MaksEvan & AnnaNicole & Derek
21 (7, 7, 7)Tango"Sweet Dreams" — BeyoncéSafe
24 (8, 8, 8)Jive1960s"Love Man" — Otis Redding
23 (7, 8, 8)Viennese waltz"I Got You Babe" — Sonny & CherEliminated
20 (7, 6, 7)Paso doble1990s"Rhythm is a Dancer" — Snap!
28 (9, 10, 9)Argentine tango"Una Música Brutal" — Gotan ProjectSafe
25 (8, 8, 9)Rumba1980s"Missing You" — John Waite
27 (9, 9, 9)Waltz"Open Arms" — JourneySafe
26 (9, 8, 9)Cha-cha-chaFuturistic"Bulletproof" — La Roux
29 (10, 9, 10)Foxtrot"Haven't Met You Yet" — Michael BubléSafe
30 (10, 10, 10)Paso doble1950s"Spanish Guitar" — Bo Diddley

Week 9: Semifinals

Each couple performed two unlearned dances. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusicResultErin & MaksNicole & DerekChad & CherylEvan & Anna
27 (9, 9, 9)Viennese waltz"February Song" — Josh GrobanSafe
29 (10, 9, 10)Paso doble"U Got the Look" — Prince
30 (10, 10, 10)Argentine tango"El Capitalismo Foráneo" — Gotan ProjectSafe
29 (10, 9, 10)Cha-cha-cha"Kiss" — Prince
27 (9, 9, 9)Waltz"If You Don't Know Me by Now" — Simply RedEliminated
25 (8, 8, 9)Samba"Alejandro" — Lady Gaga
29 (10, 9, 10)Foxtrot"I've Got the World on a String" — Frank SinatraSafe
30 (10, 10, 10)Paso doble"Bring Me to Life" — Evanescence

Week 10: Finals

On the first night, the three couples performed two dances: a redemption dance selected by one of the judges, which was a style they had already performed earlier in the competition and their freestyle routine. On the second night, the final three couples performed their favorite dance, which for all three was the Argentine tango. After the third place couple was eliminated, the two remaining couples performed one final dance. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

;Night 1

CoupleJudgeScoresDanceMusicErin & MaksEvan & AnnaNicole & Derek
Bruno Tonioli29 (10, 10, 9)Samba"Mi swing es tropical" — Quantic & Nikodemus
26 (9, 8, 9)Freestyle"Alone" — Heart
Len Goodman28 (10, 9, 9)Viennese waltz"Piano Man" — Billy Joel
24 (8, 8, 8)Freestyle"Footloose" — Kenny Loggins
Carrie Ann Inaba28 (9, 9, 10)Rumba"The Lady in Red" — Chris De Burgh
27 (9, 9, 9)Freestyle"A Little Less Conversation" — Elvis Presley

;Night 2

CoupleScoresDanceMusicResultErin & MaksNicole & DerekEvan & Anna
26Argentine tango"Una Música Brutal" — Gotan ProjectEliminated
(Third place)
30Argentine tango"El Capitalismo Foráneo" — Gotan ProjectWinners
30 (10, 10, 10)Jive"Proud Mary" — Ike & Tina Turner
28Argentine tango"Bust Your Windows" — Jazmine SullivanRunners-up
28 (10, 9, 9)Quickstep"I Want You to Want Me" — Letters To Cleo

Dance chart

The couples performed the following each week:

  • Week 1: One unlearned dance (cha-cha-cha or Viennese waltz)
  • Week 2: One unlearned dance (foxtrot or jive)
  • Week 3: One unlearned dance (paso doble, quickstep, or waltz)
  • Week 4: One unlearned dance (rumba or tango)
  • Week 5: One unlearned dance
  • Week 6: One dance (Argentine tango or samba) & swing dance marathon
  • Week 7: One unlearned dance & team dance
  • Week 8: Two unlearned dances
  • Week 9 (Semifinals): Two unlearned dances
  • Week 10 (Night 1): Judges' choice dance & freestyle
  • Week 10 (Night 2): Favorite dance (Argentine tango) & Dance-off
CoupleWeek12345678910Night 1Night 2Nicole & DerekEvan & AnnaErin & MaksChad & CherylNiecy & LouisPamela & DamianJake & ChelsieKate & TonyAiden & EdytaBuzz & AshlyShannen & Mark
Viennese waltzJiveQuickstepRumbaTangoSambaSwing
MarathonWaltzTeam
Cha-cha-chaFoxtrotPaso dobleArgentine tangoCha-cha-chaRumbaFreestyleArgentine tangoJive
Viennese waltzJiveQuickstepTangoRumbaSambaArgentine tangoTeam
Cha-cha-chaWaltzCha-cha-chaFoxtrotPaso dobleViennese waltzFreestyleArgentine tangoQuickstep
Cha-cha-chaFoxtrotWaltzTangoJiveSambaQuickstepTeam
Cha-cha-chaArgentine tangoRumbaViennese waltzPaso dobleSambaFreestyleArgentine tango
Cha-cha-chaFoxtrotPaso dobleRumbaQuickstepArgentine tangoViennese waltzTeam
Cha-cha-chaTangoJiveWaltzSamba
Cha-cha-chaFoxtrotWaltzRumbaJiveArgentine tangoQuickstepTeam
Cha-cha-chaViennese waltzPaso doble
Cha-cha-chaFoxtrotPaso dobleRumbaQuickstepArgentine tangoWaltzTeam
Cha-cha-cha
Viennese waltzJiveQuickstepTangoCha-cha-chaSamba
Viennese waltzJivePaso dobleTangoFoxtrot
Cha-cha-chaFoxtrotQuickstepRumba
Cha-cha-chaFoxtrotWaltz
Viennese waltzJive

Ratings

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