The thirty-first season of ''

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'' premiered on

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on September 19, 2022, and concluded on November 21, 2022. This season marked the first live competition show to air on the streaming platform.

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returned as host, while season 19 champion

Alfonso Ribeiro Alfonso Lincoln Ribeiro (born September 21, 1971) is an American actor, comedian and television host. He is best known for his roles as Alfonso Spears on the sitcom ''Silver Spoons'', Carlton Banks on the NBC sitcom ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ...

joined as co-host. Social media personality

Charli D'Amelio Charli Grace D'Amelio ( ; born May 1, 2004) is an American social media personality. She was a competitive dancer for over 10 years before starting her social media career in 2019, when she started posting dance videos on the video-sharing pl ...

and

Mark Ballas Mark Alexander Ballas Jr. (born May 24, 1986) is an American dancer, choreographer, singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. Ballas is a professional ballroom dancer on the ABC program ''Dancing with the Stars''. He began competing on the show ...

were crowned the champions, while ''

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'' star

Gabby Windey Gabriela Maria Windey (born January 2, 1991) is an American television personality who appeared on season 26 of '' The Bachelor'', and co-starred in season 19 of '' The Bachelorette'' alongside Rachel Recchia. Early life and education Winde ...

and

Val Chmerkovskiy Valentin Aleksandrovich "Val" Chmerkovskiy ( uk, Валентин Олександрович "Вал" Чмерковський; born March 24, 1986) is a Ukrainian-American professional dancer, best known for his appearances on the U.S. version ...

finished in second place, comedian

Wayne Brady Wayne Alphonso Brady (born June 2, 1972) is an American television personality, comedian, actor, and singer. He is a regular on the American version of the improvisational comedy television series ''Whose Line Is It Anyway?'' He was the host of ...

and

Witney Carson Witney Capri Carson McAllister (née Carson; born October 17, 1993) is an American professional Latin ballroom dancer and choreographer. She first gained attention in 2012, when the 18-year-old finished ladies' second runner-up in season nine o ...

finished in third place, and drag queen

Shangela Chantize Darius Jeremy Pierce, better known as Shangela Laquifa Wadley or mononymously as Shangela (born November 22, 1980), is an American drag queen, reality television personality and actor best known for competing on ''RuPaul's Drag Race''. S ...

and

Gleb Savchenko Gleb Savchenko (russian: Глеб Савченко; born 16 September 1983) is a Russian-American dancer, choreographer, and model, who is currently a professional dancer on the U.S. version of ''Dancing with the Stars''. He previously appeare ...

finished in fourth.

Cast

Couples

On August 25, 2022, it was reported that

and her mother

Heidi D'Amelio Charli Grace D'Amelio ( ; born May 1, 2004) is an American social media personality. She was a competitive dancer for over 10 years before starting her social media career in 2019, when she started posting dance videos on the video-sharing pl ...

would be competing as celebrity participants. Soon after,

Joseph Baena Joseph Baena is an American film actor, bodybuilder, fitness model and real estate agent. Despite being the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, he chose not to use the same last name. Early life Joseph Baena is the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mil ...

, Daniel Durant,

Jordin Sparks Jordin Sparks-Thomas (born December 22, 1989) is an American singer and actress. She rose to fame in 2007 after winning the sixth season of ''American Idol'' at age 17, becoming the youngest winner in the series' history. Her self-titled debu ...

, and

Trevor Donovan Trevor Donovan Neubauer (born October 11, 1978), known professionally as Trevor Donovan, is an American actor and model. He is best known for his role as Teddy Montgomery on the hit teen drama television series '' 90210.'' Life and career Donova ...

were all reported to be celebrity participants. Charli and Heidi D'Amelio were officially announced as part of the season's cast on September 7, with the full roster of celebrity participants and their partnerships officially revealed on ''

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'' the following day. With 16 couples participating, this season is tied with

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for the largest cast in the show's history. A promo for the season released on August 18 features professional dancers

Daniella Karagach Daniella Karagach Pashkova (née Karagach) is an American dancer. Karagach and dance partner Leonid Juashkovsky are three-time United States junior I and II Latin champions. They were the 2007 junior II 10 dance champions. Abroad, they reached ...

Pasha Pashkov ''Dancing with the Stars'' is an American dance competition television series that premiered on June 1, 2005, on ABC. It is the U.S. version of the UK series '' Strictly Come Dancing'', and one of several iterations of the '' Dancing with the ...

Artem Chigvintsev Artem Vladimirovich Chigvintsev (russian: Артём Влади́мирович Чи́гвинцев; born 12 June 1982) is a Russian-American professional dancer, specializing in Latin dancing. Chigvintsev was a cast member of '' Burn the F ...

Brandon Armstrong Brandon Simone Armstrong (born June 16, 1980) is an American retired professional basketball player. Born in San Francisco, California, he played college basketball for the Pepperdine Waves and was selected by the Houston Rockets with the 23rd ov ...

, and

Cheryl Burke Cheryl Burke (born May 3, 1984) is an American dancer, model, and television host. She is best known for being a professional dancer on ABC's '' Dancing with the Stars''. She was the first female professional to win the show and the first prof ...

Britt Stewart Britt Benae Stewart (born September 21, 1989) is an American professional dancer. She is currently a professional dancer and choreographer on ''Dancing with the Stars''. Early life Stewart was born and raised in Aurora, Colorado. She began dan ...

Peta Murgatroyd Peta Jane Murgatroyd (born 14 July 1986) is a New Zealand-born Australian and American professional Latin dancer. She performed in the international tour of the dance production ''Burn the Floor'', including its Broadway run. She is best known fo ...

Emma Slater Emma Slater (born December 25, 1988) is an English-American professional dancer and choreographer. She is best known for her appearances on '' Dancing with the Stars''. Personal life Emma Slater was raised in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, ...

Koko Iwasaki ''Dancing with the Stars'' is an American dance Reality competition, competition television series that premiered on June 1, 2005, on American Broadcasting Company, ABC. It is the U.S. version of the UK series ''Strictly Come Dancing'', and on ...

Alan Bersten Alan Bersten (born 26 May 1994) is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer. He was a contestant on the tenth season of ''So You Think You Can Dance'' and is currently a professional dancer and choreographer on ''Dancing with the Stars ...

, and Louis Van Amstel were later revealed to be the rest of the professional dancers for the season.

was announced as a pro on September 8.

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was originally going to be in the troupe this season, but was later revealed to also be returning as a pro.

Sharna Burgess Sharna May Burgess (born 21 June 1985) is an Australian ballroom dancer who is best known for being a professional partner and troupe member on the ABC series '' Dancing with the Stars''. She is the winner of season 27 of American televisio ...

was originally set to be a professional dancer, but on August 31, she announced she dropped out of the lineup.

Jenna Johnson Jenna Leigh Johnson (born September 11, 1967) is an American former competition swimmer and Olympic gold medalist. As a 16-year-old, Johnson represented the United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. She won three m ...

and

Lindsay Arnold Lindsay Arnold Cusick (born January 11, 1994) is an American professional Latin dance, Latin and ballroom dancer. She was a contestant on ''So You Think You Can Dance (American TV series), So You Think You Can Dance''. She is a professional danc ...

are both sitting the season out, due to Johnson expecting her first child and Arnold wanting to spend time with her family respectively. Murgatroyd returns to the pro lineup after taking the previous season off. Iwasaki, who was the runner-up on season 14 of ''

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'' and performed as part of the ''Dancing with the Stars Live! – 2022 Tour'', joins the show as a first-time pro. Van Amstel and Ballas both return to the show after hiatuses. On September 26, 2022, it was announced that Daniella Karagach had tested positive for COVID-19 and would miss that night's performance. Alexis Warr replaced her as Joseph Baena's dance partner for two weeks. On October 28, 2022, it was announced that Val Chmerkovskiy had tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the October 31 episode. Alan Bersten replaced him as Gabby Windey's dance partner for the episode. On November 20, 2022, it was announced that this would be Cheryl Burke's final season on the show.

Host and judges

On July 14, 2022, it was announced that

would return as host, with

Len Goodman Leonard Gordon Goodman (born 25 April 1944) is an English professional ballroom dancer, dance judge, and coach. He has appeared as head judge on the television dance programmes ''Strictly Come Dancing'', a programme where various celebrities c ...

Derek Hough Derek Bruce Hough (; born May 17, 1985) is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer, choreographer, actor and singer. From 2007 to 2016, Hough was a professional dancer on the ABC dance competition series ''Dancing with the Stars'', wi ...

Carrie Ann Inaba Carrie Ann Inaba (born January 5, 1968) is an American television personality, dancer, choreographer, actress, and singer. She is best known for her work on ABC TV's ''Dancing with the Stars'' for which she has served as a judge since 2005. She c ...

, and

Bruno Tonioli Bruno Tonioli (; born 25 November 1955) is an Italian choreographer, ballroom and Latin dancer, and Television personality. He has appeared as a judge on the British television dance competition ''Strictly Come Dancing'' and American adaptation ...

returning as judges. Additionally, it was announced that season nineteen champion

would be joining the show alongside Banks as co-host.On October 24,

Michael Bublé Michael Steven Bublé ( ; born September 9, 1975) is a Canadian singer. A four-time Grammy Award winner, he is often credited for helping to renew public interest and appreciation for traditional pop standards and the Great American Songboo ...

served as a guest judge. During the semifinals, Goodman announced that this would be his final season as a judge.

Dance troupe

The dance troupe returned for season 31, for the first time since

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, and consisted of returning pro Ezra Sosa and new pros Kateryna Klishyna, Alexis Warr, and D'Angelo Castro.

Scoring charts

The highest score each week is indicated in . The lowest score each week is indicated in . ;Notes * : The couples were scored on a 50-point scale due to the presence of a guest judge. * : This was the lowest score of the week. * : This was the highest score of the week. * : This couple finished in first place. * : This couple finished in second place. * : This couple finished in third place. * : This couple finished in fourth place. * : This couple was in the bottom two or three, but was not eliminated. * : This couple was eliminated. * : This couple withdrew from the competition.

Highest and lowest scoring performances

The best and worst performances in each dance according to the judges' 40-point scale are as follows. Scores from guest judges are not included.

Couples' highest and lowest scoring dances

Scores are based upon a potential 40-point maximum. Scores from guest judges are not included.

Weekly scores

''Individual judges' scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right:

.''

Week 1: Premiere Night Party

Each couple danced the

cha-cha-cha Cha cha cha may refer to: * ''Cha-cha-chá'' (music), a style of Cuban dance music * Cha-cha-cha (dance), a Latin American dance accompanying the music Film and television * ''Cha Cha Cha'' (film), a 2013 Italian crime film * ''Cha Cha Cha'' ...

foxtrot The foxtrot is a smooth, progressive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor. It is danced to big band (usually vocal) music. The dance is similar in its look to waltz, although the rhythm is in a tim ...

, jive,

quickstep The quickstep is a light-hearted dance of the standard ballroom dances. The movement of the dance is fast and powerfully flowing and sprinkled with syncopations. The upbeat melodies that quickstep is danced to make it suitable for both formal a ...

salsa Salsa most often refers to: * Salsa (Mexican cuisine), a variety of sauces used as condiments * Salsa music, a popular style of Latin American music * Salsa (dance), a Latin dance associated with Salsa music Salsa or SALSA may also refer to: A ...

tango Tango is a partner dance and social dance that originated in the 1880s along the Río de la Plata, the natural border between Argentina and Uruguay. The tango was born in the impoverished port areas of these countries as the result of a combina ...

, or

Viennese waltz Viennese waltz (german: Wiener Walzer) is a genre of ballroom dance. At least four different meanings are recognized. In the historically first sense, the name may refer to several versions of the waltz, including the earliest waltzes done in b ...

to their favorite party song. Couples are listed in the order they performed. ;Judges' votes to save *Carrie Ann: Teresa & Pasha *Derek: Teresa & Pasha *Bruno: Teresa & Pasha *Len: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Teresa & Pasha''

Week 2: Elvis Night

Each couple performed one unlearned dance to a song by

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. The

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was introduced. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

tested positive for COVID-19, so

performed with Alexis Warr instead. ;Judges' votes to save *Derek: Teresa & Pasha *Bruno: Teresa & Pasha *Carrie Ann: Cheryl & Louis *Len: Cheryl & Louis ''(Since the other judges were not unanimous, Len, as head judge, made the final decision to save Cheryl & Louis.)''

Week 3: 60 Years of James Bond

Each couple performed one unlearned dance to a song from a

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film. The

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and

samba Samba (), also known as samba urbano carioca (''urban Carioca samba'') or simply samba carioca (''Carioca samba''), is a Brazilian music genre that originated in the Afro-Brazilian communities of Rio de Janeiro in the early 20th century. Havin ...

were introduced. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

again performed with Alexis Warr, due to

recovering from COVID-19. ;Judges' votes to save *Bruno: Sam & Cheryl *Carrie Ann: Sam & Cheryl *Derek: Sam & Cheryl *Len: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Sam & Cheryl''

Week 4: Disney+ Night

Each couple performed one unlearned dance to a song from a film or television series featured on

. The Charleston,

jazz Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a major ...

and the

paso doble Pasodoble (Spanish language, Spanish: ''double step'') is a fast-paced Spanish military march used by infantry troops. Its speed allowed troops to give 120 steps per minute (double the average of a regular unit, hence its name). This military ...

were introduced. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

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performed "Dig a Little Deeper" live for

's Charleston. The dance troupe and pros also did routines to " Colombia, Mi Encanto" from ''

Encanto ''Encanto'' is a 2021 American computer-animated musical fantasy comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The 60th film produced by the studio, it was directed by Jared Bus ...

'', " That's How You Know" from '' Enchanted'' and "

Try Everything "Try Everything" is a song recorded by Colombian singer Shakira for the 2016 Walt Disney Animation Studios film ''Zootopia'', and written by Sia, Tor Hermansen, and Mikkel Eriksen. In the film, it is featured as a song recorded by a singer na ...

" from ''

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''. ;Judges' votes to save *Carrie Ann: Trevor & Emma *Bruno: Trevor & Emma *Derek: Trevor & Emma *Len: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Trevor & Emma''

Week 5: Stars' Stories Week

;Night 1 - Most Memorable Year Each couple performed one unlearned dance to celebrate the most memorable year of their lives.

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and the

waltz The waltz ( ), meaning "to roll or revolve") is a ballroom and folk dance, normally in triple ( time), performed primarily in closed position. History There are many references to a sliding or gliding dance that would evolve into the wa ...

were introduced. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Selma Blair Selma Blair Beitner (born June 23, 1972) is an American actress. She played a number of roles in films and on television before obtaining recognition for her leading role in the film '' Brown's Requiem'' (1998). Her breakthrough came when she s ...

announced that she had to withdraw from the competition for medical reasons, although she and

still performed their waltz. As a result, no one else was eliminated at the end of the night. ;Night 2 - Prom Night Each couple performed one unlearned dance recalling their high school prom nights, and a dance marathon to the hustle and the

Lindy Hop The Lindy Hop is an American dance which was born in the Black communities of Harlem, New York City, in 1928 and has evolved since then. It was very popular during the swing era of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Lindy is a fusion of many danc ...

for bonus points. Couples are listed in the order they performed. Due to Selma Blair's withdrawal, the judges scores and viewer votes from night one and night two were combined. ;Judges' votes to save *Derek: Heidi & Artem *Carrie Ann: Joseph & Daniella *Bruno: Heidi & Artem *Len: Heidi & Artem ''(Since the other judges were not unanimous, Len, as head judge, made the final decision to save Heidi & Artem.)''

Week 6: Michael Bublé Night

''Individual judges' scores are given in this order from left to right: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Michael Bublé, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.'' Each couple performed one dance to a song by

. Couples are listed in the order they performed. Bublé was a guest judge and performed " Sway" with the dance troupe, and "

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" with judge Derek Hough and his fiancée,

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, along with the pros. ;Judges' votes to save *Bruno: Trevor & Emma *Derek: Jessie & Alan *Carrie Ann: Trevor & Emma *Len: Trevor & Emma ''(Since the other judges were not unanimous, Len, as head judge, made the final decision to save Trevor & Emma.)''

Week 7: Halloween Night

Each couple performed one unlearned dance and participated in a team dance to Halloween themes. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

tested positive for COVID-19, so

performed with

instead. ;Judges' votes to save *Carrie Ann: Heidi & Artem *Derek: Jordin & Brandon *Bruno: Jordin & Brandon *Len: Heidi & Artem ''(Since the other judges were not unanimous, Len, as head judge, made the final decision to save Heidi & Artem.)''

Week 8: '90s Night

Each couple performed one unlearned dance and a dance relay to songs from the 1990s. Couples are listed in the order they performed. Two couples were sent home at the end of the night in a double elimination.

Vanilla Ice Robert Matthew Van Winkle (born October 31, 1967), known professionally as Vanilla Ice, is an American rapper, actor, and television host. Born in South Dallas, and raised in Texas and South Florida, Ice released his debut album, ''Hooked'', ...

En Vogue En Vogue is an American vocal girl group whose original lineup consisted of singers Terry Ellis, Dawn Robinson, Cindy Herron, and Maxine Jones. Formed in Oakland, California, in 1989, En Vogue reached No. 2 on the US Hot 100 with the single "Hol ...

Salt-N-Pepa Salt-N-Pepa (also stylized as Salt 'N' Pepa or Salt 'N Pepa) is an American hip-hop group formed in New York City in 1985, that comprised Salt (Cheryl James), Pepa (Sandra Denton), and DJ Spinderella (Deidra Roper). Their debut album, ''Hot, C ...

, and

Kid 'n Play Kid 'n Play is an American hip-hop duo from New York City that was most popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The duo was composed of Christopher Reid ("Kid") and Christopher Martin ("Play") working alongside their DJ, Mark "DJ Wiz" Eas ...

performed their respective songs during the dance relays. Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue opened the show with a performance of "

Whatta Man "What a Man" is a song written by Dave Crawford, and originally recorded for Stax Records' Volt imprint by Linda Lyndell, whose recording reached number 50 on the '' Billboard'' R&B chart in 1968. The song was sampled and reinterpreted as "Wha ...

". The dance troupe did routines to " Spiderwebs" by

No Doubt No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, formed in 1986. For most of their career, the band has consisted of vocalist Gwen Stefani, guitarist Tom Dumont, bassist Tony Kanal, and drummer Adrian Young. Since the mid-1990s, they ...

, " Blue (Da Ba Dee)" by

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, "

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" by

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, and "

U Can't Touch This "U Can't Touch This" is a song co-written, produced, and performed by American rapper MC Hammer. It was released as the third single from his third album, ''Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em'' (1990), and has been considered his signature song. Along ...

" by

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. This episode was dedicated to the memory of season nine contestant

Aaron Carter Aaron Charles Carter (December 7, 1987November 5, 2022) was an American singer and rapper. He came to fame as a teen pop singer in the late 1990s, establishing himself as a star among preteen and teenage audiences during the first years of the ...

, who had passed away two days prior. ;Notes ;Judges' votes to save *Derek: Trevor & Emma *Bruno: Trevor & Emma *Carrie Ann: Trevor & Emma *Len: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Trevor & Emma''

Week 9: Semifinals

Each couple performed one unlearned ballroom dance and one unlearned Latin dance. Couples are listed in the order they performed. Two couples were eliminated at the end of the night in a double elimination.

announced that he would be retiring from the series at the end of this season. The dance troupe performed to "

Beautiful Day "Beautiful Day" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the first track on their tenth studio album, ''All That You Can't Leave Behind'' (2000), and was released as the album's lead single on 9 October 2000. The song was a commercial success, h ...

" by U2. ;Judges' votes to save *Carrie Ann: Shangela & Gleb *Derek: Shangela & Gleb *Bruno: Shangela & Gleb *Len: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Shangela & Gleb''

Week 10: Finals

Each couple performed one redemption dance coached by one of the judges, and one freestyle dance. Couples are listed in the order they performed their first dance.

Dance chart

The celebrities and professional partners danced one of these routines for each corresponding week: * Week 1 (Premiere Night Party): One unlearned dance * Week 2 (Elvis Night): One unlearned dance * Week 3 (60 Years of James Bond): One unlearned dance * Week 4 (Disney+ Night): One unlearned dance * Week 5 (Stars' Stories Week, Night 1, Most Memorable Year): One unlearned dance * Week 5 (Stars' Stories Week, Night 2, Prom Night): One unlearned dance & dance marathon * Week 6 (Michael Bublé Night): One unlearned dance * Week 7 (Halloween Night): One unlearned dance & team dance * Week 8 ('90s Night): One unlearned dance & dance relay * Week 9 (Semifinals): One unlearned ballroom dance & one unlearned Latin dance * Week 10 (Finale): Redemption dance & freestyle ;Notes * : This was the highest scoring dance of the week. * : This was the lowest scoring dance of the week. * : This dance was not scored.

References

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