Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 29

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Dancing with the Stars
Season 29
Dancing with the Stars season29.jpeg
Promotional poster, featuring host Tyra Banks
Hosted by Tyra Banks
Judges
Celebrity winner Kaitlyn Bristowe
Professional winner Artem Chigvintsev
No. of episodes11
Release
Original network ABC
Original releaseSeptember 14 (2020-09-14) –
November 23, 2020 (2020-11-23)
Season chronology
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Season twenty-nine of the American reality competition series Dancing with the Stars premiered on September 14, 2020 on ABC. [1] [2] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season was filmed without a live studio audience. [3]

Contents

On November 23, The Bachelorette star Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsev were crowned the champions, while Catfish host Nev Schulman and Jenna Johnson finished in second place, rapper and singer Nelly and Daniella Karagach finished in third place, and actress Justina Machado and Sasha Farber finished in fourth. [4]

Cast

Couples

This season featured fifteen celebrity contestants. Continuing from last season, the couples were not announced in advance and were instead revealed on the season premiere. [5] [6] During The Bachelor: Greatest Seasons - Ever! , season 11's Bachelorette, Kaitlyn Bristowe, was announced as the first celebrity participant. [7] On August 24, 2020, it was reported that AJ McLean, member of Backstreet Boys, would be a celebrity participant as well; [8] McLean was later officially revealed on August 27. [9] [10] On August 29, 2020, it was reported that Anne Heche, Jesse Metcalfe, and Vernon Davis would be celebrity participants in the season. [11] The other celebrity participants were revealed on Good Morning America on September 2. [12] [13] [14]

Fourteen of the professional dancers was announced on Good Morning America on August 18, 2020, [15] with the fifteenth professional announced on August 24. [16] Ten professionals from the previous season returned, along with Sharna Burgess, Artem Chigvintsev, [16] and Keo Motsepe, all of whom last competed in season 27. Two new pros were added: Daniella Karagach, previously a featured dancer, and Britt Stewart, a former troupe member, who is the first black female to become a pro. [15] [1]

Celebrity [14] NotabilityProfessional partnerStatusRef.
Charles Oakley NBA power forward Emma Slater Eliminated 1st
on September 22, 2020		 [17]
Carole Baskin Tiger King cast member & animal activist Pasha Pashkov Eliminated 2nd
on September 28, 2020		 [18]
Anne Heche Film & television actress Keo Motsepe Eliminated 3rd
on October 5, 2020		 [19]
Jesse Metcalfe Film & television actor Sharna Burgess Eliminated 4th
on October 12, 2020		 [20]
Vernon Davis NFL tight end Peta Murgatroyd Eliminated 5th
on October 19, 2020		 [21]
Monica Aldama Cheer cast member & coach Valentin Chmerkovskiy Eliminated 6th
on October 26, 2020		 [22]
Jeannie Mai Television host & stylist Brandon Armstrong Withdrew
on November 2, 2020		 [23]
Chrishell Stause Actress & Selling Sunset cast member Gleb Savchenko Eliminated 7th
on November 2, 2020		 [24]
AJ McLean Backstreet Boys singer Cheryl Burke Eliminated 8th
on November 9, 2020		 [25]
Johnny Weir Olympic figure skater Britt Stewart Eliminated 9th
on November 16, 2020		 [26]
Skai Jackson Disney Channel actress Alan Bersten Eliminated 10th
on November 16, 2020
Justina Machado Film & television actress Sasha Farber Fourth place
on November 23, 2020		 [27]
Nelly Rapper & singer Daniella Karagach Third place
on November 23, 2020
Nev Schulman Catfish host & producer Jenna Johnson Runners-up
on November 23, 2020
Kaitlyn Bristowe The Bachelorette star Artem Chigvintsev Winners
on November 23, 2020

Hosts and judges

On July 13, 2020, it was announced that Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews would not return as hosts. [28] The next day, it was announced that Tyra Banks was hired as the new host and would also serve as an executive producer. [29] Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli returned as judges for the season. [30]

On September 8, 2020, it was announced that Derek Hough, who appeared as a professional partner in 17 of the show's 29 seasons, would return to the show to fill in for Len Goodman, due to Goodman being unable to travel with COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions. [31] [32] Goodman still appeared in periodic pre-recorded video segments. [33]

Scoring chart

The highest score each week is indicated in bold green with a dagger (†), while the lowest score each week is indicated in italicized red with a double-dagger (‡).

Color key:

  Winners
  Runners-up
  Third place
  Fourth place
  Bottom two or three
  Withdrew from competition
  Eliminated
Dancing with the Stars (season 29) - Weekly scores
CouplePl.Week
121+234567891011
Kaitlyn & Artem1st2022†42†23252727†2425+3=2830†30+30=60†30+30=60† [lower-alpha 1]
Nev & Jenna2nd20214124†24262630†27+3=30†27+2=2930+30=60†30+30=60† [lower-alpha 2]
Nelly & Daniella3rd1618341821‡24242721+2=23‡24‡26+30=56‡27+30=57‡ [lower-alpha 3]
Justina & Sasha4th21†2142†19242427†2627+2=2924+2=2628+30=58 [lower-alpha 4] 30+30=60† [lower-alpha 5]
Skai & Alan5th21†15‡361828†2418‡2725+2=27 [lower-alpha 4] 27+2=2927+30=57 [lower-alpha 6]
Johnny & Britt6th18183624†2429†22 [lower-alpha 4] 2727+3=30†30† [lower-alpha 4] 27+30=57 [lower-alpha 6]
AJ & Cheryl7th18193721242427†2624+3=2723+2=25 [lower-alpha 6]
Chrishell & Gleb8th131831222219‡242624+2=26 [lower-alpha 6]
Jeannie & Brandon9th1818362221‡242525 [lower-alpha 4] [lower-alpha 7]
Monica & Val10th1916352124 [lower-alpha 4] 2627†22‡ [lower-alpha 6]
Vernon & Peta11th171835222221 [lower-alpha 4] 21 [lower-alpha 6]
Jesse & Sharna12th1820382021‡19‡ [lower-alpha 6]
Anne & Keo13th18183615 [lower-alpha 4] 21‡ [lower-alpha 6]
Carole & Pasha14th11‡1627‡ [lower-alpha 4] 12‡ [lower-alpha 6]
Charles & Emma15th1215‡27‡ [lower-alpha 6]
Notes
  1. ↑ This couple finished in first place.
  2. ↑ This couple finished in second place.
  3. ↑ This couple finished in third place.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 This couple was in the bottom two or three, but was not eliminated.
  5. ↑ This couple finished in fourth place.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 This couple was eliminated.
  7. ↑ This couple withdrew from the competition.

Weekly scores

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

Week 1: First Dances

For the second time in the show's history, the official partnerships were revealed to the public during the live broadcast. [6]

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScores [34] DanceMusic [35]
AJ & Cheryl18 (6, 6, 6)Jive"Blinding Lights" — The Weeknd
Chrishell & Gleb13 (4, 5, 4)Tango"Raise Your Glass" — P!nk
Vernon & Peta17 (5, 6, 6)Foxtrot"All of Me" — John Legend
Anne & Keo18 (6, 6, 6)Cha-cha-cha"Don't Start Now" — Dua Lipa
Jeannie & Brandon18 (6, 6, 6)Salsa"Tell It to My Heart" — Taylor Dayne
Jesse & Sharna18 (6, 6, 6)Quickstep"Part-Time Lover" — Stevie Wonder
Skai & Alan21 (7, 7, 7)Tango"Super Bass" — Nicki Minaj
Kaitlyn & Artem20 (6, 7, 7)Cha-cha-cha"Stupid Love" — Lady Gaga
Nev & Jenna20 (7, 7, 6)Foxtrot"The Way You Look Tonight" — Frank Sinatra
Johnny & Britt18 (6, 6, 6)Cha-cha-cha"Buttons" — The Pussycat Dolls
Justina & Sasha21 (7, 7, 7)Cha-cha-cha"Respect" — Aretha Franklin
Charles & Emma12 (4, 4, 4)Salsa"In da Club" — 50 Cent
Monica & Val19 (6, 7, 6)Foxtrot"My Wish" — Rascal Flatts
Nelly & Daniella16 (5, 5, 6)Salsa"Ride wit Me" — Nelly
Carole & Pasha11 (4, 4, 3)Paso doble"Eye of the Tiger" — Survivor

Week 2: First Elimination

The couples performed one unlearned dance, and are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScores [36] DanceMusic [37] Result
Nev & Jenna21 (7, 7, 7)Cha-cha-cha"Dynamite" — BTS Safe
Skai & Alan15 (5, 5, 5)Samba"Miss Independent" — Ne-Yo Safe
Johnny & Britt18 (6, 6, 6)Tango"Poker Face" — Lady Gaga Safe
Justina & Sasha21 (7, 7, 7)Foxtrot"When You Believe" — Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston Safe
Monica & Val16 (5, 6, 5)Jive"Shake It Off" — Taylor Swift Safe
AJ & Cheryl19 (7, 6, 6)Foxtrot"Ain't That a Kick in the Head?" — Dean Martin Safe
Anne & Keo18 (6, 6, 6)Foxtrot"Counting Stars" — OneRepublic Safe
Nelly & Daniella18 (6, 6, 6)Cha-cha-cha"Let's Groove" — Earth, Wind & Fire Safe
Chrishell & Gleb18 (6, 6, 6)Rumba"This Is Me" — Keala Settle Safe
Charles & Emma15 (5, 5, 5)Cha-cha-cha"Never Too Much" — Luther Vandross Eliminated
Jesse & Sharna20 (7, 7, 6)Foxtrot"Dreams" — Fleetwood Mac Safe
Jeannie & Brandon18 (6, 6, 6)Cha-cha-cha"Roses" — Saint Jhn Safe
Carole & Pasha16 (6, 5, 5)Viennese waltz"What's New Pussycat?" — Tom Jones Bottom two
Vernon & Peta18 (6, 6, 6)Paso doble"We Found Love" — Rihanna, feat. Calvin Harris Safe
Kaitlyn & Artem22 (7, 8, 7)Foxtrot"I Hope You Dance" — Lee Ann Womack, feat. Sons of the Desert Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 3: Disney Night

The couples performed one unlearned dance to songs from Disney films. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScores [38] DanceMusic [39] Disney filmResult
Skai & Alan18 (6, 6, 6)Jive"Almost There" — Anika Noni Rose The Princess and the Frog Safe
Monica & Val21 (7, 7, 7)Viennese waltz"Part of Your World" — Ray Chew The Little Mermaid Safe
Justina & Sasha19 (7, 6, 6)Charleston"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" — Julie Andrews & Dick Van Dyke Mary Poppins Safe
AJ & Cheryl21 (7, 7, 7)Quickstep"Prince Ali" — Robin Williams Aladdin Safe
Anne & Keo15 (5, 5, 5)Quickstep"Zero to Hero" — Ariana Grande Hercules Bottom two
Jeannie & Brandon22 (7, 7, 8)Viennese waltz"Married Life" — Michael Giacchino Up Safe
Nelly & Daniella18 (6, 6, 6)Foxtrot"It's All Right" — Jon Batiste Soul Safe
Carole & Pasha12 (5, 4, 3)Samba"Circle of Life" — Carmen Twillie & Lebo M The Lion King Eliminated
Kaitlyn & Artem23 (8, 7, 8)Rumba"How Far I'll Go" — Auliʻi Cravalho Moana Safe
Vernon & Peta22 (8, 7, 7)Quickstep"Be Our Guest" — Jerry Orbach & Angela Lansbury Beauty and the Beast Safe
Nev & Jenna24 (8, 8, 8)Argentine tango"Angelica" — Rodrigo y Gabriela Pirates of the Caribbean:
On Stranger Tides 		Safe
Johnny & Britt24 (8, 8, 8)Rumba"Reflection" — Christina Aguilera Mulan Safe
Jesse & Sharna20 (7, 6, 7)Jive"King of New York" — from Newsies Newsies Safe
Chrishell & Gleb22 (7, 7, 8)Waltz"A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" — Jessie Ware Cinderella Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 4: Top 13

The couples performed one unlearned dance. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScores [40] DanceMusic [41] Result
Nelly & Daniella21 (7, 7, 7)Paso doble"All I Do Is Win" — DJ Khaled, feat. T-Pain, Ludacris, Rick Ross & Snoop Dogg Safe
Chrishell & Gleb22 (7, 8, 7)Foxtrot"Adore You" — Harry Styles Safe
Monica & Val24 (8, 8, 8)Samba"Party in the U.S.A." — Miley Cyrus Bottom two
Anne & Keo21 (7, 7, 7)Paso doble"Rise" — Katy Perry Eliminated
Nev & Jenna24 (8, 8, 8)Rumba"Because You Loved Me" — Celine Dion Safe
Justina & Sasha24 (8, 8, 8)Salsa"Que Viva La Vida" — Wisin Safe
Kaitlyn & Artem25 (9, 8, 8)Viennese waltz"Beautiful Crazy" — Luke Combs Safe
Johnny & Britt24 (8, 8, 8)Jive"Crocodile Rock" — Elton John Safe
Jeannie & Brandon21 (7, 7, 7)Tango"Seven Nation Army" — The White Stripes Safe
Vernon & Peta22 (8, 7, 7)Rumba"Let's Stay Together" — Al Green Safe
Jesse & Sharna21 (7, 7, 7)Cha-cha-cha"Smooth" — Santana, feat. Rob Thomas Safe
Skai & Alan28 (10, 9, 9)Foxtrot"Ordinary People" — John Legend Safe
AJ & Cheryl24 (8, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha"Larger Than Life" — Backstreet Boys Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 5: '80s Night

The couples performed one unlearned dance to a song released in the 1980s. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScores [42] DanceMusic [43] Result
Justina & Sasha24 (8, 8, 8)Jazz"Maniac" — Michael Sembello Safe
Jesse & Sharna19 (7, 6, 6)Tango"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" — Tears for Fears Eliminated
Chrishell & Gleb19 (6, 6, 7)Cha-cha-cha"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" — New Kids on the Block Safe
Jeannie & Brandon24 (8, 8, 8)Jazz"Like a Virgin" — Madonna Safe
Monica & Val26 (9, 9, 8)Tango"Tainted Love" — Soft Cell Safe
AJ & Cheryl24 (8, 8, 8)Waltz"Open Arms" — Journey Safe
Skai & Alan24 (8, 8, 8)Jazz"The Power of Love" — Huey Lewis and the News Safe
Vernon & Peta21 (7, 7, 7)Tango"Livin' on a Prayer" — Bon Jovi Bottom two
Kaitlyn & Artem27 (9, 9, 9)Tango"I Think We're Alone Now" — Tiffany Safe
Nelly & Daniella24 (8, 8, 8)Samba"Rhythm of the Night" — DeBarge Safe
Johnny & Britt29 (10, 10, 9)Contemporary"Total Eclipse of the Heart" — Bonnie Tyler Safe
Nev & Jenna26 (8, 9, 9)Quickstep"Take On Me" — A-ha Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 6: Top 11

The couples performed one unlearned dance. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScores [44] DanceMusic [45] Result
Johnny & Britt22 (7, 8, 7)Salsa"On the Floor" — Jennifer Lopez, feat. Pitbull Bottom two
Nev & Jenna26 (9, 9, 8)Jazz"Good Vibrations" — Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch Safe
Monica & Val27 (9, 9, 9)Rumba"Have I Told You Lately" — Rod Stewart Safe
Skai & Alan18 (6, 6, 6)Cha-cha-cha"Say So" — Doja Cat, feat. Nicki Minaj Safe
Vernon & Peta21 (7, 7, 7)Cha-cha-cha"Celebration" — Kool & The Gang Eliminated
Nelly & Daniella24 (8, 8, 8)Viennese waltz"Humble and Kind" — Tim McGraw Safe
Jeannie & Brandon25 (8, 8, 9)Rumba"You Gotta Be" — Des'ree Safe
AJ & Cheryl27 (9, 9, 9)Samba"Mi Gente" — J Balvin & Willy William Safe
Chrishell & Gleb24 (8, 8, 8)Contemporary"Stars" — Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Safe
Kaitlyn & Artem27 (9, 9, 9)Samba"Sorry" — Justin Bieber Safe
Justina & Sasha27 (9, 9, 9)Viennese waltz"She's Always a Woman" — Billy Joel Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 7: Villains Night

The couples performed one unlearned dance dressed as villains from a movie or television show. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScores [46] DanceVillainMusic [47] Result
Jeannie & Brandon25 (8, 9, 8)Paso doble Hannibal Lecter "Maneater" — Nelly Furtado Bottom two
Johnny & Britt27 (9, 9, 9)Viennese waltz Dracula "Creep" — Vincint Safe
Chrishell & Gleb26 (9, 9, 8)Paso doble Maleficent "In the Air Tonight" — Helmut Vonlichten Safe
Monica & Val22 (7, 8, 7)Jazz Nurse Ratched "Fever" — Beyoncé Eliminated
AJ & Cheryl26 (9, 8, 9)Tango Norman Bates "Psycho" — Intermezzo OrchestraSafe
Nelly & Daniella27 (9, 9, 9)Argentine tango Freddy Krueger "Can't Feel My Face" — The Weeknd Safe
Justina & Sasha26 (9, 9, 8)Tango Carrie White "Take Me to Church" — MILCK Safe
Nev & Jenna30 (10, 10, 10)Paso doble Black Swan "Swan Lake Remix" — District 78Safe
Skai & Alan27 (9, 9, 9)Argentine tango Tiffany Valentine "Everything I Wanted" — Billie Eilish Safe
Kaitlyn & Artem24 (7, 9, 8)Paso doble Cruella de Vil "Disturbia" — Rihanna Safe
Judges' votes to save

Week 8: Double Elimination Night

The couples performed one unlearned dance and a dance relay with two other couples. Hours before the episode aired, Jeannie Mai had to withdraw from the competition after being hospitalized for epiglottitis. [23] As a result, the originally planned double elimination did not take place, only one other couple was eliminated. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScores [48] DanceMusic [49] Result
Kaitlyn & Artem25 (8, 9, 8)Jive"Don't Stop Me Now" — Queen Safe
Nev & Jenna27 (9, 9, 9)Viennese waltz"Stuck with U" — Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber Safe
Justina & Sasha27 (9, 9, 9)Samba"Magalenha" — Sérgio Mendes, feat. Carlinhos Brown Safe
Nelly & Daniella21 (7, 7, 7)Rumba"Nobody Knows" — The Tony Rich Project Safe
Chrishell & Gleb24 (8, 8, 8)Viennese waltz"Love on the Brain" — Rihanna Eliminated
Skai & Alan25 (8, 9, 8)Salsa"Work It" — Missy Elliott Bottom two
Johnny & Britt27 (9, 9, 9)Foxtrot"Wonder" — Shawn Mendes Safe
AJ & Cheryl24 (8, 8, 8)Rumba"Way Down We Go" — Kaleo Safe
Nev & Jenna3Cha-cha-cha
Relay		"Rain on Me" — Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
Chrishell & Gleb2
Nelly & Daniella2
Justina & Sasha2Viennese waltz
Relay		"I Have Nothing" — Whitney Houston
Johnny & Britt3
AJ & Cheryl3Samba Relay"Levitating" — Dua Lipa, feat. DaBaby
Kaitlyn & Artem3
Skai & Alan2
Judges' votes to save

Week 9: Icons Night

The couples performed one unlearned dance dressed as an icon and participated in paired dance-offs for extra points. Nev & Jenna were immune from the dance-off as a result of their week 8 performance and a tie-breaker of having the highest total season score. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScores [50] DanceIconMusic [51] Result
Justina & Sasha24 (8, 8, 8)Rumba Madonna "Crazy for You" — Madonna Safe
Nelly & Daniella24 (8, 8, 8)Jazz Tupac Shakur "California Love" — Tupac, feat. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman Safe
AJ & Cheryl23 (7, 8, 8)Viennese waltz Freddie Mercury "Somebody to Love" — Queen Eliminated
Kaitlyn & Artem30 (10, 10, 10)Argentine tango Britney Spears "Toxic" — Britney Spears Safe
Johnny & Britt30 (10, 10, 10)Quickstep Amy Winehouse "Valerie" — Amy Winehouse, feat. Mark Ronson Bottom two
Skai & Alan27 (9, 9, 9)Paso doble Janet Jackson "If" — Janet Jackson Safe
Nev & Jenna27 (9, 9, 9)Jive Elton John "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" — Elton John Safe
Dance-offs
CoupleDanceMusicResult
Justina & SashaCha-cha-cha"Telephone" — Lady Gaga, feat. Beyoncé Winners
Kaitlyn & ArtemLosers
Skai & AlanSalsa"The Cup of Life" — Ricky Martin Winners
Nelly & DaniellaLosers
AJ & CherylJive"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" — Wham! Winners
Johnny & BrittLosers
Judges' votes to save

Week 10: Semifinals

During the first round, the couples performed a redemption dance to a new song that was coached by one of the four judges. In the second round, they performed one unlearned dance. Two couples were sent home at the end of the night in a double elimination. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleJudgeScores [52] DanceMusic [53] Result
Skai & AlanBruno Tonioli27 (9, 9, 9)Cha-cha-cha"Move Your Feet" — Junior Senior Eliminated
by judges' votes
30 (10, 10, 10)Viennese waltz"Lonely" — Noah Cyrus
Justina & SashaDerek Hough28 (9, 10, 9)Tango"El Tango de Roxanne" — from Moulin Rouge! Bottom three
30 (10, 10, 10)Contemporary"Holding Out for a Hero" — Ella Mae Bowen & Bonnie Tyler
Johnny & BrittCarrie Ann Inaba27 (9, 9, 9)Salsa"X" — Jonas Brothers & Karol G Eliminated
immediately
30 (10, 10, 10)Jazz"I Lived" — OneRepublic
Nelly & DaniellaBruno Tonioli26 (9, 8, 9)Paso doble"Run Boy Run" — Woodkid Safe
30 (10, 10, 10)Jive"Jump, Jive an' Wail" — The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Nev & JennaDerek Hough30 (10, 10, 10)Foxtrot"Sign of the Times" — Harry Styles Safe
30 (10, 10, 10)Contemporary"If the World Was Ending" — JP Saxe & Julia Michaels
Kaitlyn & ArtemCarrie Ann Inaba30 (10, 10, 10)Paso doble"Hanuman" — Rodrigo y Gabriela Safe
30 (10, 10, 10)Contemporary"Cowboy Take Me Away" — The Chicks
Judges' votes to save

Week 11: Finale

The couples performed their favorite dance of the season and their freestyle routine. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScores [54] DanceMusic [55] Result
Kaitlyn & Artem30 (10, 10, 10)Argentine tango"Toxic" — Britney Spears Winners
30 (10, 10, 10)Freestyle"Sparkling Diamonds" — Nicole Kidman
Nelly & Daniella27 (9, 9, 9)Samba"Rhythm of the Night" — DeBarge Third place
30 (10, 10, 10)Freestyle"Savage" — Megan Thee Stallion &
"Hypnotize" — The Notorious B.I.G.
Nev & Jenna30 (10, 10, 10)Paso doble"Swan Lake Remix" — District 78Runners-up
30 (10, 10, 10)Freestyle"Singin' In The Rain" — District 78
Justina & Sasha30 (10, 10, 10)Cha-cha-cha"Respect" — Aretha Franklin Fourth place
30 (10, 10, 10)Freestyle"Let's Get Loud" — Jennifer Lopez
& "Bamboleo" — Gipsy Kings

Dance chart

The couples performed the following each week:

Dancing with the Stars (season 29) - Dance chart
CoupleWeek
1234567891011
Kaitlyn & ArtemCha-cha-chaFoxtrotRumbaViennese waltzTangoSambaPaso dobleJiveSambaArgentine tangoCha-cha-chaPaso dobleContemp.Argentine tangoFreestyle
Nev & JennaFoxtrotCha-cha-chaArgentine tangoRumbaQuickstepJazzPaso dobleViennese waltzCha-cha-chaJiveImmunityFoxtrotContemp.Paso dobleFreestyle
Nelly & DaniellaSalsaCha-cha-chaFoxtrotPaso dobleSambaViennese waltzArgentine tangoRumbaCha-cha-chaJazzSalsaPaso dobleJiveSambaFreestyle
Justina & SashaCha-cha-chaFoxtrotCharlestonSalsaJazzViennese waltzTangoSambaViennese waltzRumbaCha-cha-chaTangoContemp.Cha-cha-chaFreestyle
Skai & AlanTangoSambaJiveFoxtrotJazzCha-cha-chaArgentine tangoSalsaSambaPaso dobleSalsaCha-cha-chaViennese waltz
Johnny & BrittCha-cha-chaTangoRumbaJiveContemp.SalsaViennese waltzFoxtrotViennese waltzQuickstepJiveSalsaJazz
AJ & CherylJiveFoxtrotQuickstepCha-cha-chaWaltzSambaTangoRumbaSambaViennese waltzJive
Chrishell & GlebTangoRumbaWaltzFoxtrotCha-cha-chaContemp.Paso dobleViennese waltzCha-cha-cha
Jeannie & BrandonSalsaCha-cha-chaViennese waltzTangoJazzRumbaPaso doble
Monica & ValFoxtrotJiveViennese waltzSambaTangoRumbaJazz
Vernon & PetaFoxtrotPaso dobleQuickstepRumbaTangoCha-cha-cha
Jesse & SharnaQuickstepFoxtrotJiveCha-cha-chaTango
Anne & KeoCha-cha-chaFoxtrotQuickstepPaso doble
Carole & PashaPaso dobleViennese waltzSamba
Charles & EmmaSalsaCha-cha-cha

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per episode of Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 29
No.TitleAir date Rating/share
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions)
1"2020 Premiere"September 14, 20201.3/88.12 [56]
2"First Elimination"September 22, 20201.1/76.09 [57]
3"Disney Night"September 28, 20201.1/76.87 [58]
4"Top 13"October 5, 20200.9/55.84 [59]
5"'80s Night"October 12, 20200.9/56.26 [60]
6"Top 11"October 19, 20200.8/55.75 [61]
7"Villains Night"October 26, 20200.8/55.48 [62]
8"Double Elimination Night – Use Your Vote!"November 2, 20200.8/55.55 [63]
9"Icons Night"November 9, 20200.9/55.97 [64]
10"Semi-Finals"November 16, 20200.8/55.75 [65]
11"Finale"November 23, 20201.0/66.41 [66]

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Season seventeen of Dancing with the Stars premiered on September 16, 2013, on the ABC network.

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Season nineteen of Dancing with the Stars premiered on September 15, 2014.

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Season twenty-three of Dancing with the Stars premiered on September 12, 2016, on the ABC network.

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Dancing with the Stars: Juniors is an American children's dance competition television series that premiered on October 7, 2018, on ABC. It was a spin-off of the Dancing with the Stars series. The format of the show featured celebrity children paired with professional junior ballroom dancers and mentored by an adult professional dancer. The couples competed against each other by performing choreographed dance routines in front of a panel of judges. In September 2019, ABC cancelled the series after one season.

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The thirty-second season of Dancing with the Stars premiered on ABC and Disney+ on September 26, 2023, and concluded on December 5, 2023. This season was the first to air live on both simultaneously. Alfonso Ribeiro hosted the season, while former professional dancer and judge Julianne Hough joined as co-host.

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