Who Was Eliminated in Dancing with the Stars? A Season-by-Season Breakdown

Hello there, dance enthusiasts! If you're anything like us, you've been glued to your screens, watching the electrifying performances on Dancing with the Stars. But with the dramatic eliminations, it can be tough to keep track of who was sent home. So, we've put together this comprehensive guide to help you remember who was eliminated in Dancing with the Stars, season by season. Grab a snack, get comfortable, and let's dive right in! Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and who was eliminated in dancing with the stars.

Season 1 (2005)

Kicking off the dance extravaganza, Season 1 saw a diverse group of celebrities taking to the dance floor. The competition was fierce, but there could only be one winner. Here's who was eliminated, week by week:

1. Week 1: No elimination
2. Week 2: No elimination
3. Week 3: Tara Conner and John Ratzenberger were sent home.
4. Week 4: Tristan MacManus and Lisa Rinna were eliminated.
5. Week 5: Melissa Rycroft and Jeffrey Ross were the next to go.
6. Week 6: Drew Lachey and Shanna Moakler were eliminated.
7. Week 7: Kelly Monaco and Jerry Rice were sent home.
8. Week 8: In a shocking twist, Mario Lopez and Ashley Hamilton were eliminated, leaving the final three: Emmitt Smith, Drew Lachey, and Kelly Monaco.
9. Week 9 (Finals): Emmitt Smith took home the Mirrorball Trophy, with Drew Lachey as the runner-up and Kelly Monaco in third place.

Season 2 (2006)

Season 2 brought even more star power to the dance floor. Here's who was eliminated, week by week:

1. Week 1: No elimination
2. Week 2: No elimination
3. Week 3: Vince Neil and Tia Carrere were sent home.
4. Week 4: George Hamilton and Rachel Hunter were eliminated.
5. Week 5: Lance Bass and Heather Mills were the next to go.
6. Week 6: Chelsea Kane and Mark Dacascos were eliminated.
7. Week 7: Joey Fatone and Monique Coleman were sent home.
8. Week 8: Drew Lachey and Stacy Keibler were eliminated, leaving the final three: Mario Lopez, Emmitt Smith, and Stacy Keibler.
9. Week 9 (Finals): Drew Lachey redeemed himself and took home the Mirrorball Trophy, with Mario Lopez as the runner-up and Emmitt Smith in third place.

Season 3 (2007)

Season 3 introduced a new format, with couples being eliminated two at a time. Here's who was eliminated, week by week:

1. Week 1: No elimination
2. Week 2: John O'Hurley and Jennie Garth were sent home.
3. Week 3: Sabrina Bryan and Wayne Newton were eliminated.
4. Week 4: Billy Ray Cyrus and Mel B were the next to go.
5. Week 5: Josie Maran and Jeffrey Ross were eliminated.
6. Week 6: Shannon Elizabeth and Ian Ziering were sent home.
7. Week 7: Cristian de la Fuente and Wendy Williams were eliminated, leaving the final four: Mario Lopez, Melissa Rycroft, Emmitt Smith, and Cristian de la Fuente.
8. Week 8 (Finals): Mario Lopez and Melissa Rycroft faced off in the finals, with Mario Lopez taking home his second Mirrorball Trophy.

Season 4 (2007)

Season 4 brought back the one-couple-per-week elimination format. Here's who was eliminated, week by week:

1. Week 1: No elimination
2. Week 2: Heather Mills and Cody Linley were sent home.
3. Week 3: Misty May-Treanor and Christian de la Fuente were eliminated.
4. Week 4: Cameron Mathison and Monique Coleman were the next to go.
5. Week 5: Mark Dacascos and Jeannie Mai were eliminated.
6. Week 6: Susan Lucci and Apolo Ohno were sent home.
7. Week 7: John Ratzenberger and Kym Johnson were eliminated, leaving the final three: Drew Lachey, Melissa Rycroft, and Apolo Ohno.
8. Week 8 (Finals): Apolo Ohno took home the Mirrorball Trophy, with Drew Lachey as the runner-up and Melissa Rycroft in third place.

Season 5 (2008)

Season 5 introduced a new twist: the "Dance-Off" elimination. Here's who was eliminated, week by week:

1. Week 1: No elimination
2. Week 2: Brooke Burke and Chuck Wicks were sent home.
3. Week 3: Macy Gray and Penn Jillette were eliminated.
4. Week 4: Adam Carolla and Marissa Jaret Winokur were the next to go.
5. Week 5: Jonathan Roberts and Christine Brennan were eliminated.
6. Week 6: Steve-O and Chelsea Kane were sent home.
7. Week 7: Lance Bass and Mya were eliminated, leaving the final four: Drew Lachey, Melissa Rycroft, Apolo Ohno, and Lance Bass.
8. Week 8 (Finals): Apolo Ohno and Julianne Hough faced off in the finals, with Apolo Ohno taking home his second Mirrorball Trophy.

Season 6 (2009)

Season 6 brought back the one-couple-per-week elimination format. Here's who was eliminated, week by week:

1. Week 1: No elimination
2. Week 2: David Alan Grier and Belinda Carlisle were sent home.
3. Week 3: Debi Mazar and Chuck Wicks were eliminated.
4. Week 4: Susan Lucci and Mark Dacascos were the next to go.
5. Week 5: Denise Richards and Nelson Mandela were eliminated.
6. Week 6: Ty Murray and Chelsea Kane were sent home.
7. Week 7: David Hasselhoff and Kym Johnson were eliminated, leaving the final three: Drew Lachey, Apolo Ohno, and Ty Murray.
8. Week 8 (Finals): Apolo Ohno took home his third Mirrorball Trophy, with Drew Lachey as the runner-up and Ty Murray in third place.

Season 7 (2010)

Season 7 introduced the "Switch-Up" episode, where couples were paired with different pros. Here's who was eliminated, week by week:

1. Week 1: No elimination
2. Week 2: Jake Pavelka and Audrina Patridge were sent home.
3. Week 3: Kurt Warner and Nicole Scherzinger were eliminated.
4. Week 4: Evan Lysacek and Erin Andrews were the next to go.
5. Week 5: Pamela Anderson and Aiden Turner were eliminated.
6. Week 6: Rick Fox and Florence Henderson were sent home.
7. Week 7: Nicole Scherzinger and Derek Hough were eliminated, leaving the final three: Evan Lysacek, Erin Andrews, and Nicole Scherzinger.
8. Week 8 (Finals): Nicole Scherzinger took home the Mirrorball Trophy, with Evan Lysacek as the runner-up and Erin Andrews in third place.

Season 8 (2010)

Season 8 introduced the "All-Star" season, featuring past competitors. Here's who was eliminated, week by week:

1. Week 1: No elimination
2. Week 2: Aiden Turner and Bristol Palin were sent home.
3. Week 3: Kirstie Alley and Margaret Cho were eliminated.
4. Week 4: Florence Henderson and Joey Fatone were the next to go.
5. Week 5: Michael Irvin and Brandy Norwood were eliminated.
6. Week 6: Pamela Anderson and Drew Lachey were sent home.
7. Week 7: Kirstie Alley and Apolo Ohno were eliminated, leaving the final three: Bristol Palin, Joey Fatone, and Apolo Ohno.
8. Week 8 (Finals): Bristol Palin took home the Mirrorball Trophy, with Joey Fatone as the runner-up and Apolo Ohno in third place.

Season 9 (2011)

Season 9 brought back the one-couple-per-week elimination format. Here's who was eliminated, week by week:

1. Week 1: No elimination
2. Week 2: Lil' Kim and David Arquette were sent home.
3. Week 3: Ron Artest and J.R. Martinez were eliminated.
4. Week 4: Nancy Grace and Chaz Bono were the next to go.
5. Week 5: Val Chmerkovskiy and Elisabetta Canalis were eliminated.
6. Week 6: Chynna Phillips and Carson Kressley were sent home.
7. Week 7: Rob Kardashian and Hope Solo