Dancing with the Stars - Season 12

Dancing with the Stars - Season 12

First aired: 3/21/2011 20 episodes

Dancing with the Stars returned for its twelfth season on March 21, 2011. Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Len Goodman returned to the show as judges, while Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke returned as hosts. Professional football player Hines Ward won the competition over actress Kirstie Alley and Disney star Chelsea Kane, who took second and third, respectively.

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Episodes

1. Week 1 - Season Premiere

Aired: 3/21/2011

Eleven celebrity stars of season 12 are showcased. In the two hour premiere the celebrity stars and their pro dancer partners will perform either the Foxtrot or the Cha Cha Cha.

2. Week 2 - Performances

Aired: 3/28/2011

In the second week the couples will dance either the Quickstep or the Jive. Pairs, who have performed a Ballroom Dance last week will perform Latin and vice versa.

3. The Story So Far

Aired: 3/29/2011

4. Week 2 - Eliminations

Aired: 3/29/2011

The judge's results from yesterday and last week will be joined with the public voting. The couple with the lowest combined total will be eliminated. Chris Brown is the guest performer.

5. Week 3 - Performances

Aired: 4/4/2011

Five pairs will be dancing the Rumba, the others will dance Cha Cha Cha, Paso Doble, Waltz, Samba and the Foxtrot. It's personal story telling night and the celebrities have to tell their personal stories through their dance.

6. Week 3 - Eliminations

Aired: 4/5/2011

The judge's results from yesterday will be joined with the public voting. The couple with the lowest combined total will be eliminated. Selena Gomez and One Republic are the guest performers.

7. Week 4 - Performances

Aired: 4/11/2011

In the fourth week of the competition the celebrities and their pro-dancer partners will dance the Paso Doble, the Waltz or the Viennese Waltz.

8. Week 4 - Eliminations

Aired: 4/12/2011

Jennifer Hudson and David Garrett are the guest stars tonight. The couple with the lowest combined votes of the judges and public voting will be eliminated.

9. Week 5 - Performances

Aired: 4/18/2011

In honour of Patriot's Day the couples will be dancing to all American songs. American week dances include Quickstep, Foxtrot, Samba, Rumba and Viennese Waltz.

10. Week 5 - Eliminations

Aired: 4/19/2011

The fifth-round results show. Also: Toby Keith performs two songs, and Jamal Sims choreographs a dance number.

11. Week 6 - Performances

Aired: 4/25/2011

Seven couples left to indulge themselves in "Guilty Pleasure Week". Dances this week are Samba, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Tango and Viennese Waltz.

12. Week 6 - Eliminations

Aired: 4/26/2011

Having combined the judge's scores with the viewers' votes another couple will be leaving. Guest stars this week are New Kids on the Block & Backstreet Boys and Pia Toscano.

13. Week 7 - Performances

Aired: 5/2/2011

The remaining six couples will be dancing an unlearned dance featuring Jive, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Samba and Tango. Then they will be participating at the Cha Cha Cha Challenge.

14. Week 7 - Eliminations

Aired: 5/3/2011

The sixth celebrity is eliminated.Team Chelsea perform a great encore dance.Along with performances from James Blunt and a rousing tribute to James Brown from Wayne Brady.

15. Week 8 - Performances

Aired: 5/9/2011

Five couples are left. First they will showcase an unlearned ballroom dance, then they will have to instantly choreograph and perform a latin dance.

16. Week 8 - Eliminations

Aired: 5/10/2011

In the results night before the semi-finals Adele and Michael Bolton are performing. Having combined the judge's scores with the viewer's votes only four teams will proceed.

17. Week 9 - Performances

Aired: 5/16/2011

In the semi-finals Chelsea, Kirstie, Ralph, Hines and their pro partners, will dance one unlearned ballroom and one unlearned latin dance to finally participate in the Cha Cha Cha Marathon, where the winner takes all the points.

18. Week 9 - Eliminations

Aired: 5/17/2011

It's crunch time as we head into the Results Show that will determine which three couples will be dancing in the finals. Right out of the gate, Hines & Kym learn they are safe. No neck injury is going to keep this team from going after that coveted Mirrorball Trophy. The legendary Stevie Nicks gets the crowd going with a performance of her new song "Secret Love." She's followed by a rousing routine from rapper Pitbull, featuring Ne-Yo and Nayer. A short time later, an inspirational young lady with a life-threatening disease takes to the stage. Her name is Tayla Kelley and she wows the crowd enough to earn a standing ovation for her dance routine. In between all that fun, Chelsea and Mark learn they are headed for the finals. Stevie Nicks returns to perform the classic Fleetwood Mac tune "Landslide" for an appreciative crowd. The cheers she receives continue as we learn that Kirstie & Maks are moving on. That means Ralph & Karina are headed home. The former Karate Kid turned out to be a fine Dancing Man during his impressive run. His gracious, genuine personality will be missed. Now it's onto the finals!

19. Week 10 - Final 3

Aired: 5/23/2011

The three finalists Chelsea, Hines and Kirstie and their Pro-Dancer partners will be competing for the mirror ball trophy. The finalists will dance a redemption dance picked by the judges and then the highly anticipated freestyle.

20. Week 10 - Season Finale

Aired: 5/24/2011

Chelsea, Hines and Kirstie will dance for the last time, to earn more judge's scores. Black Eyed Peas are the special guest stars of the Season 12 Finale. Other guests are Sara Evans and The Go-Go's. The winner of season 12 will be announced and will get the most anticipated mirror ball trophy.