Dancing with the Stars - Season 5

Season 5

The fifth season of Dancing with the Stars premiered on September 24, 2007 with a special three-night premiere week. The season ended on November 27, 2007. As with previous seasons, CTV Television Network had aired the series in Canada. "24" became the most popular lowest score per round. Eight were given to couples that landed in the bottom of the leader board. The show was hosted by Tom Bergeron, with returning judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba. Co-host Samantha Harris gave birth on September 23, 2007; during her leave of absence season two champion Drew Lachey served as co-host. On October 15, 2007 Harris returned to the show. On August 29, 2007, the celebrity cast was announced on Good Morning America by host Tom Bergeron, judge Carrie Ann Inaba, and reigning celebrity champion Apolo Anton Ohno.

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DatesSep 24, 2007 - Nov 27, 2007

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Season 5Episode 1120 min

Season 5 Premiere

In a "Dancing with the Stars" first, twelve celebrities attempt to outshine one another on a fifth season of the hit series. This marks the largest and most diverse cast assembled to date which includes an Emmy Award-winning actress, a Vegas icon, an Indy 500 champion, a Spice Girl, a daytime drama star, a Cheetah Girl and a former resident of "90210." As an added twist, viewers get a chance to size up the female vs. the male stars as each gender hits the dance floor on separate nights during the first week of competition.

Sep 24, 2007

Season 5Episode 2120 min

Results Show 2

The second couple will be dismissed on "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show,. Grammy-winning and Emmy and Oscar-nominated singer/actress Queen Latifah performs a special new arrangement of "California Dreamin,'" accompanied by professional dancers Tony Dovolani and Anna Trebunskaya. She also sings "I'm Gonna Live Till I Die" from her latest album, "Trav'lin Light," accompanied by renowned ballroom dancers Victor Fung and Anna Mikhed. The current and former U.S. Ballroom champions will also take to the stage to perform a special Tango to the classic song, "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon.".

Oct 2, 2007

Season 5Episode 6120 min