Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars is the name for a number of international television series based on the format of the British series Strictly Come Dancing. Shows have aired in several countries, including Australia, Austria, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand and the USA.

Australia

The Australian series debuted in 2004 on the Seven Network, and is hosted by Daryl Somers and Sonia Kruger. A number of guest performers have also appeared on the show including Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian.

Related Topics:
2004 - Seven Network - Daryl Somers - Sonia Kruger - Australian Idol - Guy Sebastian

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Dancing with the Stars has been a consistent high rating performer, usually finishing the number one show for every week it has aired.

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Series one

The first series aired in late 2004 and featured the following celebrities:

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• Bec Cartwright (Actor, Home and Away)
• Pauline Hanson (Politician and founder of the One Nation party)
• Gabrielle Richens (British model and TV host)
• James Tomkins (Triple Olympic gold medallist)
• Katrina Warren (Television veterinarian)
• Matt Shirvington (Athlete)
• John Wood (Actor, Blue Heelers)
• Justin Melvey (Actor and model)

Bec Cartwright was eventually declared the winner, beating Pauline Hanson.

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Series two

Series two aired in early 2005 and featured the following celebrities:

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• Sara-Marie Fedele (Former Big Brother housemate)
• Jason Smith (Actor, Home and Away)
• Ian Roberts (Rugby League legend)
• Derryn Hinch (Radio announcer on 3AW)
• Shane Gould (Former Olympic athlete)
• Suzie Wilks (Former host of Changing Rooms)
• Nikki Webster (Teenage Pop singer, best known for her appearance in the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony)
• Tom Williams (Presenter on The Great Outdoors)
• Steven Bradbury (Winter Olympic Gold medallist in speed skating)
• Holly Brisley (Actor and former host of the children's TV show Agro's Cartoon Connection)

The second series was won by Tom Williams, who beat Ian Roberts.

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Series three

Series three premiered on September 6, 2005 and features the following celebrities:

Related Topics:
September 6 - 2005

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• Chris Bath (Newsreader)
• David Campbell (Singer)
• Nicky Buckley (Model, former presenter on $ale of the Century)
• Michael Caton (Actor, The Castle)
• Dawn Fraser (Former Olympic swimmer)
• Ian ?Dicko? Dickson (Television presenter, best known as a judge on Australian Idol)
• Ada Nicodemou (Actor, Home and Away)
• Brodie Holland (Australian rules footballer)
• Tania Zaetta (Former co-host of Who Dares Wins)
• Ky Hurst (Ironman athlete)

Series Three was the debut of the behind the scenes show - Dancing with the Stars: Backstage - which was axed after only two episodes.

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