For The First Time...
Join us as we take a brief look at how each of our celebrities did in their first try on the dancefloor!
Adam Levine
Season: 27
Finish: 5
Partner: Cheryl Burke
For the first time, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine was the dark horse of the DWTSGame reboot season. He and partner Cheryl, though never coming on top, he always came close to it - scoring two 28/30's, and ultimately ending in 5th place. This time around, doe Adam have what it takes to do just as well or better?
Finish: 5
Partner: Cheryl Burke
For the first time, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine was the dark horse of the DWTSGame reboot season. He and partner Cheryl, though never coming on top, he always came close to it - scoring two 28/30's, and ultimately ending in 5th place. This time around, doe Adam have what it takes to do just as well or better?
Amber Heard
Season: 7
Finish: 3
Partner: Val Chmerkovskiy
For the first time, Amber Heard was the highest scoring celebrity of her season. Even after a Week 5 injury, she pulled through to make the Finals. Scoring 6 perfect 30's (the most of the season), we were shocked to see Amber and Val eliminated in third place as Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Nicki Minaj moved on to the final 2. This time around, we're hoping to see even more of an improvement!
Finish: 3
Partner: Val Chmerkovskiy
For the first time, Amber Heard was the highest scoring celebrity of her season. Even after a Week 5 injury, she pulled through to make the Finals. Scoring 6 perfect 30's (the most of the season), we were shocked to see Amber and Val eliminated in third place as Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Nicki Minaj moved on to the final 2. This time around, we're hoping to see even more of an improvement!
Bill Clinton
Season: 6
Finish: 4
Partner: Anna Trebunskaya
For the first time, former President Bill Clinton wasn't exactly the judge's favorite, but he must've been a fan favorite. The Arkansas Governor-turned President took to the floor with poor scores (earning 5's straight through to Week 5), until a 10 in Week 6 made him up his game and make the semi-finals over judge's favorite Christina Applegate. This time arounds, he hopes to start as good as he finished!
Finish: 4
Partner: Anna Trebunskaya
For the first time, former President Bill Clinton wasn't exactly the judge's favorite, but he must've been a fan favorite. The Arkansas Governor-turned President took to the floor with poor scores (earning 5's straight through to Week 5), until a 10 in Week 6 made him up his game and make the semi-finals over judge's favorite Christina Applegate. This time arounds, he hopes to start as good as he finished!
Brittany Brannon
Season: 20
Finish: 2
Partner: Derek Hough
For the first time, Miss Arizona USA 2011 (the reigning queen at the time) Brittany Brannon stunned our producers with the amount of votes she obtained as a virtually unknown star of Season 20! She constantly came out on top with partner Derek Hough (scoring a total of seven perfect scores) and made it to the finals with Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Kidman effortlessly, loosing to Aniston. This time around, will she be able to take home the trophy while going up against her fellow finalists again?
Finish: 2
Partner: Derek Hough
For the first time, Miss Arizona USA 2011 (the reigning queen at the time) Brittany Brannon stunned our producers with the amount of votes she obtained as a virtually unknown star of Season 20! She constantly came out on top with partner Derek Hough (scoring a total of seven perfect scores) and made it to the finals with Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Kidman effortlessly, loosing to Aniston. This time around, will she be able to take home the trophy while going up against her fellow finalists again?
Christian Bale
Season: 20
Finish: 6
Partner: Edyta Sliwinska
For the first time, Batman star Christian Bale stood out as the leading man of a season filled with 30 celebrities. He and partner Edyta started out in the middle of the pack but progressively made their way to the top multiple times, even scoring a perfect 40 in Week 15! Sadly, that was his last week, as in sixth place, the last man standing was sent home, leaving 5 women to fight for the trophy of Season 20. Can he be the last man standing again?
Finish: 6
Partner: Edyta Sliwinska
For the first time, Batman star Christian Bale stood out as the leading man of a season filled with 30 celebrities. He and partner Edyta started out in the middle of the pack but progressively made their way to the top multiple times, even scoring a perfect 40 in Week 15! Sadly, that was his last week, as in sixth place, the last man standing was sent home, leaving 5 women to fight for the trophy of Season 20. Can he be the last man standing again?
Daunte Culpepper
Season: 45
Finish: 3
Partner: Kym Johnson
For the first time, NFL Star Daunte Culpepper charmed the judges and audience alike with his undeniable charisma and unmatched dance ability. Consistently scoring the highest each week, he made the Finals without a problem! There, he turned in a few of his most memorable dances! Yet shockingly, the audience had a riot as the two were sent home while Kamie and Cindy Crawford (and their partners) moved on to the final 2 of Season 45! This time, he hopes to do better now that neither are in the picture!
Finish: 3
Partner: Kym Johnson
For the first time, NFL Star Daunte Culpepper charmed the judges and audience alike with his undeniable charisma and unmatched dance ability. Consistently scoring the highest each week, he made the Finals without a problem! There, he turned in a few of his most memorable dances! Yet shockingly, the audience had a riot as the two were sent home while Kamie and Cindy Crawford (and their partners) moved on to the final 2 of Season 45! This time, he hopes to do better now that neither are in the picture!
Dez Bryant
Season: 7
Finish: 6
Partner: Kym Johnson
For the first time, Dez Bryant made a comeback for the reputation of athletes on the game. He and partner Kym Johnson narrowly escaped elimination in Week 2, but after that, the 2 had a journey to remember filled with awesome dances! In his last week on the show, he scored two 10's and his highest scores of the season. Sadly, we had to see him go home. This time, we're eager to see how he does compared to other atheltes!
Finish: 6
Partner: Kym Johnson
For the first time, Dez Bryant made a comeback for the reputation of athletes on the game. He and partner Kym Johnson narrowly escaped elimination in Week 2, but after that, the 2 had a journey to remember filled with awesome dances! In his last week on the show, he scored two 10's and his highest scores of the season. Sadly, we had to see him go home. This time, we're eager to see how he does compared to other atheltes!
Gabrielle Giffords
Season: 5
Finish: 6
Partner: Tony Dovolani
For the first time, Gabrielle Giffords was hailed as an inspiration for stepping foot on the floor. Doing miraculously well in her condition, Giffords scored higher than anyone had every imagined she'd do, even scoring 10's on multiple occasions. She was later hailed as one of the most respectable and beautiful people to ever do the game. Will she still have that extra sparkle this time?
Finish: 6
Partner: Tony Dovolani
For the first time, Gabrielle Giffords was hailed as an inspiration for stepping foot on the floor. Doing miraculously well in her condition, Giffords scored higher than anyone had every imagined she'd do, even scoring 10's on multiple occasions. She was later hailed as one of the most respectable and beautiful people to ever do the game. Will she still have that extra sparkle this time?
Hayden Christensen
Season: 5
Finish: 2
Partner: Julianne Hough
For the first time, Star Wars villain Hayden Christensen made quite the impression on his Season 5 journey to the finals. He earned 3 perfect scores by the time he got there (including a thrilling Paso to the Imperial March). Basically the only time he did not impress was when he came in third place on Night 1 of Week 1 (to Beyonce, of course). The audience was shocked when Hayden lost the trophy to Oscar winner Julia Roberts! Happy for Roberts - but shocked for Christensen! Let's see how well he does when he and Julia go head to head a second time!
Finish: 2
Partner: Julianne Hough
For the first time, Star Wars villain Hayden Christensen made quite the impression on his Season 5 journey to the finals. He earned 3 perfect scores by the time he got there (including a thrilling Paso to the Imperial March). Basically the only time he did not impress was when he came in third place on Night 1 of Week 1 (to Beyonce, of course). The audience was shocked when Hayden lost the trophy to Oscar winner Julia Roberts! Happy for Roberts - but shocked for Christensen! Let's see how well he does when he and Julia go head to head a second time!
Jennifer Aniston
Season: 20
Finish: 1
Partner: Tony Dovolani
For the first time, Friends star Jennifer Aniston had an extremely long, timultuous, and testing journey to the finals in the 18 week long 20th Season. With more chances than ever to mess up, Aniston proved to be the true champion as she continuously shined and seemed flawless in her dancing! Millions were ecstatic to see Aniston crowned the champion over Miss Arizona USA Brittany Brannon and fellow actress Nicole Kidman! This time, we're hoping she can do just as well as before!
Finish: 1
Partner: Tony Dovolani
For the first time, Friends star Jennifer Aniston had an extremely long, timultuous, and testing journey to the finals in the 18 week long 20th Season. With more chances than ever to mess up, Aniston proved to be the true champion as she continuously shined and seemed flawless in her dancing! Millions were ecstatic to see Aniston crowned the champion over Miss Arizona USA Brittany Brannon and fellow actress Nicole Kidman! This time, we're hoping she can do just as well as before!
Julia Roberts
Season: 5
Finish: 1
Partner: Maksim Chmerkovskiy
For the first time, Oscar winner Julia Roberts became the underdog of Season 5. Never scoring first (but always scoring close to it), Julia made the finals! It was then when she finally turned in perfect performances and amazingly pulled off enough votes to win over actors Hayden Christensen and Eva Mendes. Can she gain enough of a following to win again?
Finish: 1
Partner: Maksim Chmerkovskiy
For the first time, Oscar winner Julia Roberts became the underdog of Season 5. Never scoring first (but always scoring close to it), Julia made the finals! It was then when she finally turned in perfect performances and amazingly pulled off enough votes to win over actors Hayden Christensen and Eva Mendes. Can she gain enough of a following to win again?
Justin Bieber
Season: 45
Finish: 4
Partner: Chelsie Hightower
For the first time, teen idol and pop sensation Justin Bieber was a judges favorite (for the most part) and an audience favorite alike. Bieber never seemed to slip up horribly during his 10 weeks on the show. He was a favorite to make the finals (and even win), but sadly, Bieber needed to prepare for a tour and had to withdraw in the semi-finals (clearing the path for underdog Kamie Crawford to win). This time around, can Bieber make it as far with a group full of celebrities who did as well or better?
Finish: 4
Partner: Chelsie Hightower
For the first time, teen idol and pop sensation Justin Bieber was a judges favorite (for the most part) and an audience favorite alike. Bieber never seemed to slip up horribly during his 10 weeks on the show. He was a favorite to make the finals (and even win), but sadly, Bieber needed to prepare for a tour and had to withdraw in the semi-finals (clearing the path for underdog Kamie Crawford to win). This time around, can Bieber make it as far with a group full of celebrities who did as well or better?
Justin Timberlake
Season: 6
Finish: 11
Partner: Karina Smirnoff
For the first time, Justin Timberlake started out as a very anticipated contestant of the game. Come night 1, he actually topped the leaderboard, scoring a 9! Week 2: Tied for first place! Week 3: two 9's! Week 4: Paired with P!nk, he scored a 10 and came in first! But then - astoundingly, Justin and Karina were sent home, as it seems, out of nowhere. We've always wondered what happened. Can Justin get as far as he was supposed to this time around?
Finish: 11
Partner: Karina Smirnoff
For the first time, Justin Timberlake started out as a very anticipated contestant of the game. Come night 1, he actually topped the leaderboard, scoring a 9! Week 2: Tied for first place! Week 3: two 9's! Week 4: Paired with P!nk, he scored a 10 and came in first! But then - astoundingly, Justin and Karina were sent home, as it seems, out of nowhere. We've always wondered what happened. Can Justin get as far as he was supposed to this time around?
Ke$ha
Season: 27
Finish: 2
Partner: Brian Fortuna
For the first time, singing sensation Ke$ha served as a testimate that "it's not how you start, it's how you finish". She and partner Brian Fortuna started out with particularly low scores (scoring a 6 each week until Week 5), and even scored the lowest of Week 6. It actually wasn't until a Paso in the quarter-finals that the judges seemed to be on her side! From there, she practically sailed to a 2nd place finish. Will she do as well this time around?
Finish: 2
Partner: Brian Fortuna
For the first time, singing sensation Ke$ha served as a testimate that "it's not how you start, it's how you finish". She and partner Brian Fortuna started out with particularly low scores (scoring a 6 each week until Week 5), and even scored the lowest of Week 6. It actually wasn't until a Paso in the quarter-finals that the judges seemed to be on her side! From there, she practically sailed to a 2nd place finish. Will she do as well this time around?
Kendall Schmidt
Season: 27
Finish: 1
Partner: Kendra Andrews
For the first time, Big Time Rush's frontman, Kendall Schmidt did not start out as the best contestant. His first dance scored him only 20 points! With the weeks to follow, his scores got progressively better, and by Week 8, he was scoring 10's in his dances! Talk about an improvement! He sealed his fate with a Freestyle for the books and a perfect 150 out of 150 for the finale! He won over singer Ke$ha and actress Jessica Alba! Will he do as well when he turns in his hosting duties for a second turn on the floor?
Finish: 1
Partner: Kendra Andrews
For the first time, Big Time Rush's frontman, Kendall Schmidt did not start out as the best contestant. His first dance scored him only 20 points! With the weeks to follow, his scores got progressively better, and by Week 8, he was scoring 10's in his dances! Talk about an improvement! He sealed his fate with a Freestyle for the books and a perfect 150 out of 150 for the finale! He won over singer Ke$ha and actress Jessica Alba! Will he do as well when he turns in his hosting duties for a second turn on the floor?
Kris Allen
Season: 3
Finish: N/A
Partner: Lacey Schwimmer
For the first time, Kris Allen had a very controversial end to his season. It was cancelled abruptly in Week 6 after the game garnered no votes at all so far for the season. We never got to see how well he could've finished. Luckily, fellow Season 3 cast mate, Fran Drescher returned to the game in Season 7 and made the quarterfinals! Could Kris have as good of luck this time around?
Finish: N/A
Partner: Lacey Schwimmer
For the first time, Kris Allen had a very controversial end to his season. It was cancelled abruptly in Week 6 after the game garnered no votes at all so far for the season. We never got to see how well he could've finished. Luckily, fellow Season 3 cast mate, Fran Drescher returned to the game in Season 7 and made the quarterfinals! Could Kris have as good of luck this time around?
Lindsey Vonn
Season: 7
Finish: 11
Partner: Derek Hough
For the first time, Lindsey Vonn must've not made the best impression with the audience. The Olympic medalist skier only lasted 4 weeks into the seventh season of the game, even with scores as high as 27. The sad thing is that we never got to see her full potential with only 4 dances (and only 3 with partner, Derek). This time around, will we see more of Lindsey than last time? We hope so!
Finish: 11
Partner: Derek Hough
For the first time, Lindsey Vonn must've not made the best impression with the audience. The Olympic medalist skier only lasted 4 weeks into the seventh season of the game, even with scores as high as 27. The sad thing is that we never got to see her full potential with only 4 dances (and only 3 with partner, Derek). This time around, will we see more of Lindsey than last time? We hope so!
Matthew Morrison
Season: 6
Finish: 1
Partner: Joy Spears
For the first time, Matthew Morrison broke out of the gate as the obvious judges and fan favorite of Season 6. Every time he would do a remotely seductive or sexy dance (and it was OFTEN) the crowd would go crazy! He amazed his partner, new pro Joy Spears, when he got her all the way to the finals. She was crying by the time he won her a trophy over singer P!nk and actress Katherine Heigl! Will he do as well with another (recently) new pro this time around?
Finish: 1
Partner: Joy Spears
For the first time, Matthew Morrison broke out of the gate as the obvious judges and fan favorite of Season 6. Every time he would do a remotely seductive or sexy dance (and it was OFTEN) the crowd would go crazy! He amazed his partner, new pro Joy Spears, when he got her all the way to the finals. She was crying by the time he won her a trophy over singer P!nk and actress Katherine Heigl! Will he do as well with another (recently) new pro this time around?
Michael Phelps
Season: 1
Finish: 2
Partner: Julianne Hough
For the first time, Michael Phelps had a phenomenal season! He and partner Julianne Hough set the game ablaze for it's first season, scoring many perfect scores and leading the leaderboard multiple times. He made it to the finals but lost to actress Kate Bosworth. On his own in this All-Star cast, will he do just as well?
Finish: 2
Partner: Julianne Hough
For the first time, Michael Phelps had a phenomenal season! He and partner Julianne Hough set the game ablaze for it's first season, scoring many perfect scores and leading the leaderboard multiple times. He made it to the finals but lost to actress Kate Bosworth. On his own in this All-Star cast, will he do just as well?
Mila Kunis
Season: 27
Finish: 4
Partner: Dmitry Chaplin
For the first time, That 70's Show starlet Mila Kunis was an underdog in the reboot DWTSGame season. She and partner Dmitry Chaplin constantly pleased the judges, yet barely ever made the top of the leaderboard, which many felt they should've. Luckily, they did get enough of a backing to make the semi-finals, where she turned in an Argentine Tango that earned a 10! Sadly, it was not enough to get her to the finals, and she was eliminated, leaving in 4th place.
Finish: 4
Partner: Dmitry Chaplin
For the first time, That 70's Show starlet Mila Kunis was an underdog in the reboot DWTSGame season. She and partner Dmitry Chaplin constantly pleased the judges, yet barely ever made the top of the leaderboard, which many felt they should've. Luckily, they did get enough of a backing to make the semi-finals, where she turned in an Argentine Tango that earned a 10! Sadly, it was not enough to get her to the finals, and she was eliminated, leaving in 4th place.
Nicki Minaj
Season: 7
Finish: 2
Partner: Mark Ballas
For the first time, rapping royalty Nicki Minaj started out a bit too extreme for the DWTSGame, scoring 7's the first 2 weeks. Gradually, she improved, and by Week 6, she was scoring 10's! By the time the finals came around, Minaj had lead the leaderboard multiple times already. Her fan base pulled her through to second place, but she could not defeat fan favorite Joseph Gordon-Levitt! Doe she have what it takes to win this time around?
Finish: 2
Partner: Mark Ballas
For the first time, rapping royalty Nicki Minaj started out a bit too extreme for the DWTSGame, scoring 7's the first 2 weeks. Gradually, she improved, and by Week 6, she was scoring 10's! By the time the finals came around, Minaj had lead the leaderboard multiple times already. Her fan base pulled her through to second place, but she could not defeat fan favorite Joseph Gordon-Levitt! Doe she have what it takes to win this time around?
Nicole Kidman
Season: 20
Finish: 3
Partner: Dmitry Chaplin
For the first time, actress Nicole Kidman stunned and shined as a front-runner of a massive cast filled with 30 celebrities! The first week, she and fellow finalists Jennifer Aniston and Brittany Brannon all came in first place! We can't even count how many perfect scores she recieved in the 18 weeks. Sadly, she was eliminated in 3rd place in the finals. But will she be able to do better this season?
Finish: 3
Partner: Dmitry Chaplin
For the first time, actress Nicole Kidman stunned and shined as a front-runner of a massive cast filled with 30 celebrities! The first week, she and fellow finalists Jennifer Aniston and Brittany Brannon all came in first place! We can't even count how many perfect scores she recieved in the 18 weeks. Sadly, she was eliminated in 3rd place in the finals. But will she be able to do better this season?
Rihanna
Season: 4
Finish: 9
Partner: Val Chmerkovskiy
For the first time, tons were assured that Rihanna would be the complete deal on the game. No shocker, she was! She scored amazingly on her 7 weeks on the game, even earning a near perfect 39/40 for a Samba! In what has become known as the most shocking elimination in DWTSGame history, lowered scores for the week resulted in Rihanna's elimination (along with fellow leaderboard topper Zac Efron). The audience was rioting and the judges and hosts were visibly shocked. This time around, Rihanna is hoping that history doesn't repeat itself!
Finish: 9
Partner: Val Chmerkovskiy
For the first time, tons were assured that Rihanna would be the complete deal on the game. No shocker, she was! She scored amazingly on her 7 weeks on the game, even earning a near perfect 39/40 for a Samba! In what has become known as the most shocking elimination in DWTSGame history, lowered scores for the week resulted in Rihanna's elimination (along with fellow leaderboard topper Zac Efron). The audience was rioting and the judges and hosts were visibly shocked. This time around, Rihanna is hoping that history doesn't repeat itself!
Sandra Bullock
Season: 4
Finish: 1
Partner: Derek Hough
For the first time, the casting department of the DWTSGame had struck gold when they paired Bullock with Hough! Despite a 21 year age difference, the chemistry between the two was undeniable! They were like a match made in heaven - especially because Bullock was a world class dancer! Bullock had a near flawless journey to the finals, never even scoring under an 8! When she made the finals (at age 47, the youngest finalist of the season), she turned in some of her greatest dances and by a landslide she won the trophy over entertainer Cher and fellow co-star and Oscar winner Tom Hanks! Can she keep up with a whole crop of people who did just as well as she did?
Finish: 1
Partner: Derek Hough
For the first time, the casting department of the DWTSGame had struck gold when they paired Bullock with Hough! Despite a 21 year age difference, the chemistry between the two was undeniable! They were like a match made in heaven - especially because Bullock was a world class dancer! Bullock had a near flawless journey to the finals, never even scoring under an 8! When she made the finals (at age 47, the youngest finalist of the season), she turned in some of her greatest dances and by a landslide she won the trophy over entertainer Cher and fellow co-star and Oscar winner Tom Hanks! Can she keep up with a whole crop of people who did just as well as she did?