Country of origin Australia Original network Seven Network Professional winner Jessica Raffa | No. of episodes 11 Celebrity winner Cosentino | |
Original release 1 October – 26 November 2013 | ||
The thirteenth season of Dancing with the Stars Australia premiered live on 1 October 2013. 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.
Contents
- Scoring chart
- Average score chart
- Highest and lowest scoring performances
- Couples highest and lowest scoring dances
- Dance Chart
- Weekly scores
- Week 1
- Week 2
- Week 3
- Week 4
- Week 5
- Week 6
- Week 7
- Week 8
- Week 9
- Week 10
- Week 11
- References
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.
Twelve contestants and professional dancers participated in this season. The celebrities cast were revealed on 27 August 2013, via the networkers website, along with their professional partners and on Today Tonight. This season also marks the show's return to the Tuesday 7.30pm timeslot as it has not been presented in this format since season 7. This was the first time three professional dancers had suffered injuries in the same season; however, only one, Dannial Gosper, permanently withdrew from the show.
On 26 November 2013, Cosentino and professional partner, Jessica Raffa were crowned champions for this season, defeating two female finalists Rhiannon Fish and Tina Arena, who both managed runner-up and third place respectively.
Scoring chart
Red numbers indicate the lowest score for each week. Green numbers indicate the highest score for each week. indicates the couple eliminated that week. indicates the couple withdrew from the competition. indicates the returning couple that finished in the bottom two. indicates the returning couple that was the last to be called safe. indicates the winning couple. indicates the runner-up couple. indicates the third-place couple.Average score chart
This table only counts for dances scored on a 40-points scale.
Highest and lowest scoring performances
The best and worst performances in each dance according to the judges' 40-point scale are as follows:
Couples' highest and lowest scoring dances
According to the traditional 40-point scale:
Dance Chart
The celebrities and professional partners danced one of these routines for each corresponding week:
Weekly scores
Individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Todd McKenney, Kym Johnson, Helen Richey, Adam Garcia.
Week 1
Cosentino wowed everyone with his amazing contemporary which scored 37/40 the top score of the night he even got a 10 from Helen. Sally learned the hard way as she scored 17/40 for her slow foxtrot. No elimination was held and score's were carried over to the next week.
Week 2
Individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Todd McKenney, Kym Johnson, Helen Richey, Adam Garcia.
Rhiannon & Aric and Steve & Ash-Leigh impressed with their jazzes which scored them an equal 34/40 the top scores of the night. Brendan's jive was not impressive and scored an awful 15/40. Libby Trickett and Jordan Stenamrk were in the bottom 2 but Jordan had the least number of votes and became the first evicted.
Week 3
Individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Todd McKenney, Kym Johnson, Helen Richey, Adam Garcia. There was not a dry eye in the room as Home and Away starlet Rhiannon Fish and her partner Aric Yegudkin twirled and spun to the top of the leaderboard and a perfect score of 40/40 for their beautiful and very emotional rumba. Brendan & Alana didn't quite have as much success with 19/40 for their foxtrot it gave them the lowest score of the night. Former Miss Universe Jesinta Campbell and her partner Jarryd Brynne along with game show quiz host Tony Barber & his partner Melanie Hooper were announced to be in the bottom 2. Then Tony and Melanie were eliminated leaving Jesinta back on deck.
Week 4
Individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Todd McKenney, Kym Johnson, Helen Richey, Adam Garcia. Rock week commenced and Rhiannon Fish proved that she could rock the frock with her jaw dropping tango which gave her a great score of 36/40 which also was the best score of the night. Sally & Carmello & Brendan & Alana both received 19/40 for their Paso dobles the lowest scores of the night. Then Sally & Carmelo & Sophia & Michael found themselves in the bottom 2. Sally was eliminated from DWTS 2014.
Week 5
Individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Todd McKenney, Kym Johnson, Helen Richey, Adam Garcia.
Rhiannon Fish raised the bar and showed the other contestants how to party with her Great Gatsby themed cha-cha-cha which placed her on the top of the ladder for the 4th week in a row with 38/40. Brendan & Alana's Twilight themed Tango did not live up to its name with 25/40/. Then Brendan & Alana and Sophia & Michael faced the bottom two. But after the second week in a row in the bottom two Sophia & Michael were eliminated.
Week 6
Individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Todd McKenney, Kym Johnson, Helen Richey, Adam Garcia.
Week 7
Individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Todd McKenney, Kym Johnson, Helen Richey, Adam Garcia.
Week 8
Individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Todd McKenney, Kym Johnson, Helen Richey, Adam Garcia.
Week 9
Individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Todd McKenney, Kym Johnson, Helen Richey, Adam Garcia.
Week 10
Individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Todd McKenney, Kym Johnson, Helen Richey, Adam Garcia.
Week 11
Individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Todd McKenney, Kym Johnson, Helen Richey, Adam Garcia.