Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 7

*Dancing with the Stars*
Dancing with the Stars
Season 7
	Promotional poster, featuring former pro dancer Edyta Śliwińska
Hosted by	Tom Bergeron; Samantha Harris;
Judges	Carrie Ann Inaba; Len Goodman; Bruno Tonioli;
Celebrity winner	Brooke Burke
Professional winner	Derek Hough
No. of episodes	21
Release
Original network	ABC
Original release	September 22 –; November 25, 2008
Season chronology
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Season seven of Dancing with the Stars premiered on September 22, 2008, on the ABC network.

Instead of twelve couples as in previous seasons, this was the first season to feature a lineup of thirteen couples. This season also introduced four new dances: the hustle, jitterbug, salsa, and West Coast Swing.

Model and host Brooke Burke and Derek Hough were crowned the champions, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson finished in second place, and NSYNC singer Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer finished third.^[1]

^ Barrett, Annie (November 26, 2008). "Dancing with the Stars season finale recap: Mama Mia!". EW.com. Retrieved September 14, 2022.

[1] Barrett, Annie (November 26, 2008). "Dancing with the Stars season finale recap: Mama Mia!". EW.com. Retrieved September 14, 2022.

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