In the tightest finale race ever, the Olympic gymnast edges out the French actor
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Mark and Shawn say a little prayer, Bruno is the new Thorpeedo, and more
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Shawn and Mark's moms tear up, Gilles consoles his littlest fan, and more
His rumba! His samba! His Argentine tango! See all the Frenchman's smooth moves that captivated the ballroom
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See how the Bachelor star conquered the ballroom with nerves of steel and her six-pack abs
It's officially a three-way race with Shawn Johnson stepping up her game
Gilles lets the man tears flow, Len works his own bionic booty, and more
Melissa has a rose ceremony flashback, Maks delivers in a pinch, and more
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A gym class reject! A Jedi! A living doll! See the craziest – and sexiest – costumes
Shawn Johnson hands out Olympic-sized kisses, Ty Murray's hips don't lie, and more
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Lil' Kim slow dances with Derek, Lisa Rinna lays down some bikini smack talk for Kathy Griffin, and more
Chuck Wicks feels "weird" about wearing tights, Lil' Kim gives back the love, and more
Melissa Rycroft's roller-coaster night, Gilles Marini wins over more fans, and more
Look back at how the on- and off-screen couple turned up the heat in the ballroom
LT's wardrobe cover-up for Edyta, Ty saddles up for a dang good waltz, and more
The country star and girlfriend Julianne scorch the ballroom with their red-hot dance
Lil' Kim shows off her mic moves with Derek, Chelsie gives a hand to Mark, and more
Gilles has bromance overload, Chuck reveals his spray tan addiction, and more
The DWTS fan favorite will finish the season before getting his shoulder repaired
The hip-hop star knocks Gilles Marini out of first place with her electric jive
Was the real-life couple's dance appropriate for the ballroom or the bedroom – you decide!
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Plus: The Jackass star and partner Lacey Schwimmer address what's next for his bromance with The Woz
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The Viennese waltz and paso doble had Len, Bruno and Carrie Ann disagreeing with each other – and the audience. Who was most off base?
The Bachelor star gets tripped up by the paso doble, while Shawn and Lil' Kim gain ground
Julianne Hough has a near wardrobe malfunction, Bruno Tonioli flexes his judging muscles and more
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Once a Bachelor casualty, now the belle of DWTS, she talks about her spectacular comeback
Ty Murray gets a sigh of relief from his No. 1 fan, The Woz gets uplifting news (sort of) about his low score, and more
Lil' Kim or Gilles – whose Latin dance got the party started for you?
"I think we are really going to need it!!!" blogs the two-time Dancing champ
"She had a week to prepare, less then a week," he says, adding she did "a spectacular job"
The Access Hollywood host jokes she feels like the "jilted Bachelorette," but she's cheering for her fill-in
Lil' Kim gives a big shout-out to her "pen" pals, Jewel feels territorial and more from inside the ballroom
While nerves got the best of some (Denise Richards!), Gilles Marini cha cha'd to the head of the pack
The Bachelor star waltzed into viewers' hearts on Monday's kickoff
Denise Richards, Melissa Rycroft, Steve-O and Holly Madison got a real dose of ballroom dance – but who rose to the challenge?
"I am so excited for Melissa," The Bachelor star says of his ex
The DWTS alums say "grueling" rehearsals and over-training have led to more ballroom casualties
Despite early setbacks, the season 8 premiere will go on – with even more ballroom surprises
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With just days to rehearse, she's filling in for the injured Nancy O'Dell, PEOPLE has learned
"I think I'm ready to surprise many people with my waltz performance," the Jackass star says on his blog
Two new celebrities will dance Monday on little practice to replace Jewel and Nancy O'Dell, PEOPLE has learned
DWTS host Samantha Harris tells PEOPLE plenty of surprises are in store for Monday's season 8 premiere
"I will dance on Monday," vows the Sex and the City actor, who is suffering pain from tendonitis
The singer and Access Hollywood host are both suffering from knee injuries, ABC announced Thursday
"I can’t even look at a merry-go-round without getting dizzy," says the former Go-Go's lead singer
The actor has tendonitis in his groin and shoulder, but should be "fine for premiere night," says his rep
"I would be too tired to dance," the singer says, which "would be fine with me"
The Dancing pro raves about his hip-hop partner on his blog
The pair, who have been dating for eight months, step out together at the Jonas Brothers movie premiere
Plus: The DWTS pro explains why she decided to rejoin the show
"My biggest fear is just forgetting everything," the upcoming season eight DWTS contestant tells PEOPLE
"I might kick him in the butt a little harder than with my other partners," the pro says of her boyfriend
"We work really well together," she says of rehearsing with the Jackass star
How many DWTS romances have blossomed? As the show's eighth season gets under way, test your DWTS skills!
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The Frenchman is back on top with a flawless night
The injured reality star vaults to the top in her return to the ballroom
The Bachelor star sits out Monday's performance show after injuring her ribs
Cowboy Ty Murray helps his group rein in victory, while Melissa Rycroft suffers a setback
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The rodeo star and partner Chelsie Hightower share their Dancing pep talk and why he'll take on an angry bull over an angry Jewel any day
The stars brought out the wigs (Chuck Wicks!) and the mashed potato. Was it totally shagedelic?
Steve-O creates fandemonium, David gets tackled for a man hug and more from inside the ballroom
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The Olympic gymnast reveals what has pro Mark Ballas fearing for "his manhood" and the sweet way the DWTS cast bonds backstage
In a new video, the couple talk about Murray's near ouster and his "paso face"
Chuck Wicks gets a costumed onesie, Heather MIlls returns to the ballroom and more
"The more sexy it is, the better it is for her," the French actor says of his wife Carole
Find out how well these ballroom pros really know each other off the dancefloor
Plus: The Woz improves his score by 20 percent, while Shawn Johnson takes a step back
Melissa Rycroft puts on a gun show, Warren Sapp gets the crowd roaring and more
Gilles Marini, Melissa Rycroft and Lil' Kim scored the season's first 10s – but who impressed you most?
A shocked Woz tears up, Carrie Ann breaks down the scoring mix-up and more
With Steve Wozniak to Holly Madison on the injured list, experts weigh in on what's going on in the ballroom
Shawn Johnson vaults her way to the top along with Gilles and Melissa. Plus: The Woz makes the judges squirm with The Worm
The rodeo star says he tries to "focus in and not get the jitters too bad" on DWTS
The Apple co-founder, who already has a foot fracture, pulled a hamstring
Melissa sticks by her biggest cheerleader, Jewel receives a standing ovation and more from the ballroom
Tell us what you think of the new elimination format on the results show
Lil' Kim blings down the house, Kathy Griffin is a stand-up pal, and more from the ballroom
With just a week till kickoff, see how some of season 8's contestants (Steve-O! Lil' Kim!) are prepping for the ballroom
See the newest cast with the pros – in all their ruffled glory!
The former teen idol reveals his upcoming Dancing gig to Bonnie Hunt
Despite reports, the former backup dancer isn't getting ready to rumba on season 8 of the dance competition
Jewel and hubby Ty Murray, Denise Richards and Lil' Kim highlight season eight's diverse lineup
Take a look back at how the little gymnast that could upset front-runners Gilles Marini and Melissa Rycroft
Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley, suffered a mild case and is well enough to attend Tuesday's premiere, his rep says
Plus: Megan Fox goes bikini shopping, Uma Thurman and more
