Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 24

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Season twenty-four of Dancing with the Stars premiered on March 20, 2017, on the ABC network.

On May 23, 2017, former NFL running back Rashad Jennings and Emma Slater were crowned the champions, while former MLB catcher David Ross and Lindsay Arnold finished in second place, and Fifth Harmony singer Normani and Val Chmerkovskiy finished in third.

Cast

Couples

This season featured twelve celebrity contestants. On February 21, 2017, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd were announced as the first two professionals returning this season. In the following days, Lindsay Arnold, Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Artem Chigvintsev, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Gleb Savchenko, and Emma Slater were all confirmed as professional dancers. In addition, Kym Herjavec (who last competed in season 20) and Keo Motsepe (who last competed in season 22) were also confirmed as returning as professional dancers.

The full cast was announced on Good Morning America on March 1, 2017.

Hosts and judges

Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews returned as hosts, while Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Julianne Hough, and Bruno Tonioli returned as judges. On April 24, former contestant Nick Carter joined the panel as a guest judge, filling in for Hough. On May 1, choreographer Mandy Moore also filled in for Hough as a guest judge.

Dance troupe

The troupe consisted of returning pros Alan Bersten, Brittany Cherry, Hayley Erbert, Britt Stewart, and new pros Artur Adamski and Brandon Armstrong.

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:

Notes

Weekly scores

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

Week 1: First Dances/400th Episode Week

Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 2: First Elimination

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

Due to an injury, Maksim Chmerkovskiy was unable to perform, so Heather Morris performed with Alan Bersten instead.

Week 3: Vegas Night

The couples performed one unlearned dance that paid tribute to the sights and sounds of Las Vegas. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

For the second consecutive week, Heather Morris performed with Alan Bersten.

Week 4: Most Memorable Year Night

The couples performed one unlearned dance to celebrate the most memorable year of their lives. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

For the third consecutive week, Heather Morris again danced with Alan Bersten.

Week 5: Disney Night

The couples performed one unlearned dance to a song from a Disney film, and are listed in the order they performed.

This was the fourth and final week that Heather Morris danced with Alan Bersten.

Week 6: Boy Bands vs. Girl Groups Night

Individual judges' scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Carrie Ann Inaba, Nick Carter, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.

The couples performed one unlearned dance and a team dance to songs from popular boy bands and girl groups. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 7: A Night at the Movies

Individual judges' scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Mandy Moore, Bruno Tonioli.

The couples performed one unlearned dance, capturing the spirit of a specific movie genre. The couple with the highest score earned immunity from elimination, while the rest of the couples participated in dance-offs for extra points. Couples are listed in the order they performed. Two couples were eliminated at the end of the night.

For each dance-off, the couple with the highest remaining score picked the opponent against whom they wanted to dance; the chosen opponent was allowed to pick the dance style (cha-cha-cha, jive, or rumba). The winner of each dance-off earned two points.

Week 8: Quarterfinals

The couples performed an unlearned dance to a song chosen by the pro to complement their celebrity partner's personality. Each couple also performed a trio dance involving an eliminated pro or a member of the troupe. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 9: Semifinals

The couples performed a dance coached by one of the four judges, as well as one unlearned dance. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 10: Finals

On the first night, the couples performed a redemption dance and their freestyle routine. On the second night, the couples danced a fusion dance of two previously learned dance styles. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Night 1

Night 2

Dance chart

The couples performed the following each week:

Weeks 1–5: One unlearned dance
Week 6: One unlearned dance & team dance
Week 7: One unlearned dance & dance-off
Week 8: One unlearned dance & trio dance
Week 9 (Semifinals): Judges' challenge & one unlearned dance
Week 10 (Finals, Night 1): Redemption dance & freestyle
Week 10 (Finals, Night 2): Fusion dance