| Dancing with the Stars | |
|---|---|
| Season 13 | |
| Celebrity winner | Cosentino |
| Professional winner | Jessica Raffa |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Seven Network |
| Original release | 1 October – 26 November 2013 |
| Season chronology | |
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]
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.