Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series) season 13

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Dancing with the Stars
Season 13
Celebrity winner Cosentino
Professional winner Jessica Raffa
No. of episodes11
Release
Original network Seven Network
Original release1 October (2013-10-01) 
26 November 2013 (2013-11-26)
Season chronology
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The thirteenth season of Dancing with the Stars Australia premiered live on 1 October 2013. [1] Daniel MacPherson continued his role as main host of the show on Channel Seven. However, Melanie Brown had announced she wouldn't be returning for her second season as co-host, in order to pursue a judging role on America's Got Talent . Sunrise weather presenter, Edwina Bartholomew permanently replaced Brown for this season. [2]

Contents

Todd McKenney and Helen Richey confirmed their returns as judges whilst, Joshua Horner resigned from the panel after two seasons. It was later revealed that two new judges will both replace Horner. Former champion and current Dancing with the Stars USA professional, Kym Johnson and actor/tap dancer Adam Garcia became the newest additions to the judges table, alongside McKenney and Richey. [3]

This season featured twelve celebrity contestants. The celebrities were revealed on 27 August 2013, via the network's website, along with their professional partners on Today Tonight . [4]

On 26 November 2013, Cosentino and professional partner, Jessica Raffa were announced as the winners, while Rhiannon Fish and Tina Arena finished in second and third place respectively.

Couples

CelebrityNotabilityProfessional partnerStatus
Jordan StenmarkModelJessica PrinceEliminated 1st
on 8 October 2013
Tony Barber Television presenter Melanie Hooper Eliminated 2nd
on 15 October 2013
Sally Obermeder Television presenterCarmelo PizzinoEliminated 3rd
on 22 October 2013
Sophia Pou My Kitchen Rules contestantMichael MizinerEliminated 4th
on 29 October 2013
Brendan Jones Radio personality Alana Patience Eliminated 5th
on 3 November 2013
Jesinta Campbell Miss Universe Australia 2010Jarryd ByrneEliminated 6th
on 5 November 2013
Zac StenmarkModel Jade Hatcher
Sriani Argaet (Week 8)
Eliminated 7th
on 10 November 2013
Steve Hooker Olympic pole vaulter Ash-Leigh HunterEliminated 8th
on 12 November 2013
Libby Trickett Olympic swimmer Carmelo Pizzino
Dannial Gosper (Weeks 1–4)
Eliminated 9th
on 19 November 2013
Tina Arena Singer Damian Whitewood Third place
on 26 November 2013
Rhiannon Fish Home and Away actress Aric Yegudkin Runners-up
on 26 November 2013
Cosentino Illusionist Jessica Raffa
Sriani Argaet (Weeks 2–4)
Winners
on 26 November 2013

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
  Bottom two
  Eliminated
Dancing with the Stars (season 13) - Weekly scores
CouplePl.Week
121+234567891011
Cosentino & Jessica R.1st3731683135343632+6=3829+32=6135+32=6734+40=7434+31+39=104 [lower-alpha 1]
Rhiannon & Aric2nd3234664036383437+9=4629+34=6336+40=7633+36=69 [lower-alpha 2] 35+32+36=103 [lower-alpha 3]
Tina & Damian3rd3530653531363538+10=4836+32=6840+38=7838+40=7838+36=74 [lower-alpha 4]
Libby & Carmelo4th282957 [lower-alpha 2] 2927363228+7=3528+32=60 [lower-alpha 2] 24+28=52 [lower-alpha 2] 31+37=68 [lower-alpha 5]
Steve & Ash-Leigh5th27346133312727 [lower-alpha 2] 26+8=34 [lower-alpha 2] 36+34=7029+31=60 [lower-alpha 5]
Zac & Jade6th3028582830312727+4=3125+34=59 [lower-alpha 5]
Jesinta & Jarryd7th24244826 [lower-alpha 2] 31283426+5=31 [lower-alpha 5]
Brendan & Alana8th221537191925 [lower-alpha 2] 24 [lower-alpha 5]
Sophia & Michael9th2830582928 [lower-alpha 2] 26 [lower-alpha 5]
Sally & Carmelo10th1720372219 [lower-alpha 5]
Tony & Melanie11th24265028 [lower-alpha 5]
Jordan & Jessica P.12th252752 [lower-alpha 5]
Notes
  1. This couple finished in first place.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 This couple was in the bottom two, but was not eliminated.
  3. This couple finished in second place.
  4. This couple finished in third place.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 This couple was eliminated.

Weekly scores

Individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Todd McKenney, Kym Johnson, Helen Richey, Adam Garcia .

Week 1

Couples performed either the cha-cha-cha, contemporary, or the foxtrot. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusic
Jesinta & Jarryd24 (6, 6, 6, 6)Cha-cha-cha"What You've Done To Me" — Samantha Jade
Steve & Ash-Leigh27 (7, 6, 7, 7)Foxtrot"Beautiful" — Mariah Carey
Libby & Dannial28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Cha-cha-cha"Domino" — Jessie J
Cosentino & Jessica37 (9, 9, 10, 9)Contemporary"When I Was Your Man" — Bruno Mars
Sally & Carmelo17 (2, 5, 5, 5)Foxtrot"Girl on Fire" — Alicia Keys
Jordan & Jessica25 (6, 6, 7, 6)Cha-cha-cha"Blurred Lines" — Robin Thicke, feat. T.I. & Pharrell Williams
Zac & Jade30 (7, 7, 8, 8)Foxtrot"I Won't Let You Go" — James Morrison
Sophia & Michael28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Cha-cha-cha"I Love It" — Icona Pop, feat. Charli XCX
Brendan & Alana22 (5, 6, 6, 5)Cha-cha-cha"Come Dance With Me" — Frank Sinatra
Rhiannon & Aric32 (7, 8, 9, 8)Contemporary"Titanium" — David Guetta, feat. Sia
Tony & Melanie24 (6, 6, 6, 6)Foxtrot"The Best Is Yet To Come" — Michael Bublé
Tina & Damian35 (9, 9, 9, 8)Contemporary"Beneath Your Beautiful" — Labrinth, feat. Emeli Sandé

Week 2

Jessica Raffa injured her back and was replaced by her friend, Sriani Argaet.[ citation needed ]

Couples performed either jazz, the jive, or the Viennese waltz. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Libby & Dannial29 (8, 7, 7, 7)Jive"Gotcha" — Jessica Mauboy Bottom two
Tony & Melanie26 (6, 6, 7, 7)Jazz"Mack The Knife" — Rosemary Clooney Safe
Zac & Jade28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Jive"Everybody Talks" — Neon Trees Safe
Jordan & Jessica27 (5, 7, 7, 8)Viennese waltz"Give Me Love" — Ed Sheeran Eliminated
Jesinta & Jarryd24 (6, 6, 6, 6)Jive"SOS" — Rihanna Safe
Sally & Carmelo20 (4, 5, 6, 5)Jazz"Roar" — Katy Perry Safe
Steve & Ash-Leigh34 (8, 9, 8, 9)Jazz"The Lipstick on His Collar" — Caro Emerald Safe
Sophia & Michael30 (7, 8, 7, 8)Viennese waltz"Everyone's Waiting" — Missy Higgins Safe
Brendan & Alana15 (2, 4, 4, 5)Jive"She's a Genius" — Jet Safe
Tina & Damian30 (7, 8, 8, 7)Viennese waltz"At Last" — Etta James Safe
Rhiannon & Aric34 (8, 9, 9, 8)Jazz"Everybody" — Martin Solveig Safe
Cosentino & Sriani31 (7, 8, 8, 8)Viennese waltz"If I Ain't Got You" — Alicia Keys Safe

Week 3

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Zac & Jade28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Paso doble"Highway to Hell" — AC/DC Safe
Sally & Carmelo22 (4, 6, 6, 6)Tango"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" — Kelly Clarkson Safe
Libby & Dannial29 (7, 7, 8, 7)Viennese waltz"Never Tear Us Apart" — INXS Safe
Jesinta & Jarryd26 (6, 7, 6, 7)Samba"Dancing Queen" — ABBA Bottom two
Tony & Melanie28 (6, 7, 7, 8)Waltz"True Love" — High Society Eliminated
Brendan & Alana19 (3, 5, 5, 6)Foxtrot"When You Walk in the Room" — Jackie DeShannon Safe
Sophia & Michael29 (8, 7, 7, 7)Contemporary"Firework" — Katy Perry Safe
Steve & Ash-Leigh33 (9, 8, 8, 8)Quickstep"Lisztomania" — Phoenix Safe
Cosentino & Sriani31 (7, 8, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha"Working Day and Night" — Michael Jackson Safe
Rhiannon & Aric40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Rumba"Beauty and the Beast" — Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson Safe
Tina & Damian35 (8, 9, 9, 9)Cha-cha-cha"No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" — Donna Summer & Barbra Streisand Safe

Week 4 (Rock Week)

Couples performed either the paso doble or the tango, and are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Tina & Damian31 (7, 8, 8, 8)Tango"Another One Bites the Dust" — Queen Safe
Libby & Dannial27 (7, 7, 7, 6)Paso doble"Uprising" — Muse Safe
Sally & Carmelo19 (4, 5, 5, 5)Paso doble"Livin' On A Prayer" — Bon Jovi Eliminated
Zac & Jade30 (8, 8, 7, 7)Tango"Gold on the Ceiling" — The Black Keys Safe
Sophia & Michael28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Paso doble"Are You Gonna Go My Way?" — Lenny Kravitz Bottom two
Brendan & Alana19 (4, 5, 5, 5)Paso doble"I Was Made For Lovin' You" — KISS Safe
Jesinta & Jarryd31 (8, 8, 7, 8)Tango"Spectrum" — Florence and the Machine Safe
Cosentino & Sriani35 (8, 9, 9, 9)Paso doble"Sing" — My Chemical Romance Safe
Rhiannon & Aric36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Tango"What You Waiting For?" — Gwen Stefani Safe
Steve & Ash-Leigh31 (7, 8, 8, 8)Paso doble"Song 2" — Blur Safe

Week 5 (Movie Week)

Dannial Gosper was forced to withdraw from the competition; Carmelo Pizzino took his place.[ citation needed ]

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusicFilmResult
Steve & Ashleigh27 (6, 7, 7, 7)Jive"Old Time Rock and Roll" — Bob Seger Risky Business Safe
Jesinta & Jarryd28 (8, 7, 6, 7)Foxtrot"Cups" — Anna Kendrick Pitch Perfect Safe
Zac & Jade31 (8, 8, 8, 7)Quickstep"Spider-Man Theme Song" — Michael Bublé Spider-Man 2 Safe
Libby & Carmelo*36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Foxtrot"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" — E.Y. Harburg The Wizard of Oz Safe
Sophia & Michael26 (6, 7, 7, 6)Samba"Independent Women Part I" — Destiny's Child Charlie's Angels Eliminated
Tina & Damian36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Rumba"I Dreamed a Dream" — Anne Hathaway Les Misérables Safe
Brendan & Alana25 (5, 6, 7, 7)Tango"Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)" — Muse Twilight Saga: Eclipse Bottom two
Rhiannon & Aric38 (9, 9, 10, 10)Cha-cha-cha"A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)" — Fergie, Q-Tip & GoonRock The Great Gatsby Safe
Cosentino & Jessica34 (8, 9, 8, 9)Rumba"Skyfall" — Adele Skyfall Safe

Week 6

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Libby & Carmelo32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Jazz"Man Like That" — Gin Wigmore Safe
Jesinta & Jarryd34 (8, 9, 8, 9)Contemporary"Resolution" — Matt Corby Safe
Steve & Ash-Leigh31 (7, 8, 8, 8)Samba"On Top of The World" — Imagine Dragons Bottom two
Zac & Jade27 (7, 7, 7, 6)Jazz"Señorita" — Justin Timberlake Safe
Brendan & Alana24 (5, 7, 6, 6)Quickstep"Sir Duke" — Stevie Wonder Eliminated
Tina & Damian35 (8, 9, 9, 9)Jazz"Love Me Again" — John Newman Safe
Cosentino & Jessica36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Tango"Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" — Coldplay Safe
Rhiannon & Aric34 (8, 8, 9, 9)Jive"One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)" — One Direction Safe

Week 7

Each couple performed a fusion dance of two dance styles, and a dance marathon for bonus points. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Steve & Ash-Leigh26 (5, 7, 7, 7)Cha-cha-cha
& Quickstep
"Wake Me Up" — Avicii Bottom two
Tina & Damian38 (9, 9, 10, 10)Foxtrot &
Viennese waltz
"It's Oh So Quiet" — Björk Safe
Jesinta & Jarryd26 (6, 7, 6, 7)Foxtrot
& Samba
"Ain't It Fun" — Paramore Eliminated
Zac & Jade27 (6, 7, 7, 7)Foxtrot
& Rumba
"Hold On, We're Going Home" — Drake, feat. Majid Jordan Safe
Cosentino & Jessica32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha
& Tango
"Counting Stars" — OneRepublic Safe
Rhiannon & Aric37 (9, 9, 9, 10)Foxtrot
& Rumba
"Stay" — Rihanna, feat. Mikky Ekko Safe
Libby & Carmelo28 (4, 8, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha
& Paso doble
"Poker Face" — Lady Gaga Safe
Zac & Jade4Dance
Marathon
Jesinta & Jarryd5
Cosentino & Jessica6
Libby & Carmelo7
Steve & Ash-Leigh8
Rhiannon & Aric9
Tina & Damian10

Week 8

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

CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Libby & Carmelo28 (6, 7, 8, 7)Quickstep"Crazy in Love" — Emeli Sandé & The Bryan Ferry Orchestra Bottom two
Zac & Sriani25 (6, 6, 6, 7)Samba"Troublemaker" — Olly Murs, feat. Flo Rida Eliminated
Steve & Ash-Leigh36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Contemporary"Fix You" — Coldplay Safe
Cosentino & Jessica29 (8, 7, 7, 7)Samba"Classic" — MKTO Safe
Tina & Damian36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Samba"Suit & Tie" — Justin Timberlake, feat. Jay-Z Safe
Rhiannon & Aric29 (6, 8, 7, 8)Viennese waltz"Iris" — Goo Goo Dolls Safe
Cosentino & Jessica
Libby & Carmelo
Tina & Damian
32 (8, 8, 8, 8)Team
Cha-cha-cha
"Vogue" — Madonna
Rhiannon & Aric
Steve & Ash-Leigh
Zac & Sriani
34 (9, 9, 9, 7)Team
Samba
"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" — Beyoncé Knowles

Week 9

Each couple performed two unlearned dances, and are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Tina & Damian40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Jive"Land of a Thousand Dances" — Wilson Pickett Safe
38 (10, 9, 10, 9)Foxtrot"Love Is the Drug" — Bryan Ferry with The Bryan Ferry Orchestra
Steve & Ash-Leigh29 (5, 8, 8, 8)Tango"You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You" — James Arthur Eliminated
31 (7, 8, 8, 8)Cha-cha-cha"Treasure" — Bruno Mars
Libby & Carmelo24 (5, 6, 6, 7)Samba"Quando, Quando, Quando" — Fergie, feat. will.i.am Bottom two
28 (7, 7, 7, 7)Tango"Breakaway" – Big Pig
Cosentino & Jessica35 (8, 9, 9, 9)Foxtrot"Ordinary People" — John Legend Safe
32 (9, 8, 8, 7)Jazz"Wonderful Night" — Fatboy Slim, feat. Lateef the Truth Speaker
Rhiannon & Aric36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Quickstep"Big and Bad" — Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Safe
40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Samba"Wings" — Little Mix

Week 10

Each couple performed two unlearned dances, and are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Tina & Damian38 (9, 10, 9, 10)Charleston"Bang Bang" — will.i.am Safe
40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Paso doble"Thunder" — Nuttin' But Stringz
Rhiannon & Aric33 (7, 9, 8, 9)Hip-hop"Dangerous" — Michael Jackson Bottom two
36 (9, 9, 9, 9)Argentine tango"Epoca" — Gotan Project
Cosentino & Jessica34 (8, 9, 9, 8)Disco"Get Down Tonight" — KC and the Sunshine Band Safe
40 (10, 10, 10, 10)Argentine tango"Assassin's Tango" — from Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Libby & Carmelo31 (7, 8, 8, 8)Lindy Hop"Ding Dong Daddy of the D-Car Line" — Cherry Poppin' Daddies Eliminated
37 (9, 9, 9, 10)Rumba"Try" — Pink

Week 11

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

CoupleOrderScoresDanceMusicResult
Cosentino & Jessica134 (9, 9, 8, 8)Samba"Mas Que Nada" — Sérgio Mendes, feat. The Black Eyed Peas Winners
539 (9, 10, 10, 10)Freestyle"Kissing You" — Des'ree
Rhiannon & Aric235 (8, 9, 9, 9)Viennese waltz"Breakaway" — Kelly Clarkson Runners-up
636 (9, 9, 9, 9)Freestyle"You Can't Stop the Beat" — from Hairspray
Tina & Damian338 (9, 10, 10, 9)Tango"Applause" — Lady Gaga Third place
Cosentino & Jessica431 (7, 8, 8, 8)Group
Cha-cha-cha
"Feel This Moment" — Pitbull, feat. Christina Aguilera
Rhiannon & Aric32 (8, 8, 8, 8)
Tina & Damian36 (9, 9, 9, 9)

Dance chart

Dancing with the Stars (season 13) - Dance chart
CoupleWeek
1234567891011
Cosentino & JessicaContemp.Viennese waltzCha-cha-chaPaso dobleRumbaTangoCha-cha-cha
& Tango
MarathonSambaTeam
Cha-cha-cha
FoxtrotJazzDiscoArgentine tangoSambaGroup
Cha-cha-cha
Freestyle
Rhiannon & AricContemp.JazzRumbaTangoCha-cha-chaJiveFoxtrot
& Rumba
Viennese waltzTeam
Samba
QuickstepSambaHip-hopArgentine tangoViennese waltzFreestyle
Tina & DamianContemp.Viennese waltzCha-cha-chaTangoRumbaJazzFoxtrot &
Viennese waltz
SambaTeam
Cha-cha-cha
JiveFoxtrotCharlestonPaso dobleTango
Libby & CarmeloCha-cha-chaJiveViennese WaltzPaso dobleFoxtrotJazzCha-cha-cha
& Paso doble
QuickstepTeam
Cha-cha-cha
SambaTangoLindy HopRumba
Steve & Ash-LeighFoxtrotJazzQuickstepPaso dobleJiveSambaCha-cha-cha
& Quickstep
Contemp.Team
Samba
TangoCha-cha-cha
Zac & JadeFoxtrotJivePaso dobleTangoQuickstepJazzFoxtrot
& Rumba
SambaTeam Samba
Jesinta & JarrydCha-cha-chaJiveSambaTangoFoxtrotContemp.Foxtrot
& Samba
Brendan & AlanaCha-cha-chaJiveFoxtrotPaso dobleTangoQuickstep
Sophia & MichaelCha-cha-chaViennese waltzContemp.Paso dobleSamba
Sally & CarmeloFoxtrotJazzTangoPaso doble
Tony & MelanieFoxtrotJazzWaltz
Jordan & JessicaCha-cha-chaViennese waltz

Reception

Viewership

EpisodeOriginal airdateViewers
(in millions)
Rank
(Night)
Source
1"Week One"1 October 20131.331#1 [5]
2"Week Two"8 October 20131.240#1 [6]
3"Week Three"15 October 20131.133#2 [7]
4"Week Four"22 October 20131.137#2 [8]
5"Week Five"29 October 20131.165#2 [9]
6"Week Six"3 November 20131.042#3 [10]
7"Week Seven"5 November 20131.134#5 [11]
8"Week Eight"10 November 20131.075#6 [12]
9"Week Nine"12 November 20131.204#1 [13]
10"Week Ten"19 November 20131.222#1 [14]
11"Week Eleven"26 November 20131.384#1 [15]

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