Season twenty-four of Dancing with the Stars premiered on March 20, 2017, on the ABC network.
On May 23, 2017, former NFL running back Rashad Jennings and Emma Slater were crowned the champions, while former MLB catcher David Ross and Lindsay Arnold finished in second place, and Fifth Harmony singer Normani and Val Chmerkovskiy finished in third.
Cast Couples This season featured twelve celebrity contestants. On February 21, 2017, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd were announced as the first two professionals returning this season. In the following days, Lindsay Arnold, Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Artem Chigvintsev, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Gleb Savchenko, and Emma Slater were all confirmed as professional dancers. In addition, Kym Herjavec (who last competed in season 20) and Keo Motsepe (who last competed in season 22) were also confirmed as returning as professional dancers.
The full cast was announced on Good Morning America on March 1, 2017.
Celebrity Notability Professional partner Status Actor & comedian Eliminated 1st Actress, comedian & musician Eliminated 2nd Actor & wrestler Eliminated 3rd Singer & reality television personality Eliminated 4th Glee actress & dancer Eliminated 5th Olympic figure skater Eliminated 6th & 7th The Bachelor star Model & bull rider Eliminated 8th Olympic artistic gymnast Eliminated 9th Fifth Harmony singer Third place MLB catcher Runners-up NFL running back Winners
Hosts and judges Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews returned as hosts, while Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Julianne Hough, and Bruno Tonioli returned as judges. On April 24, former contestant Nick Carter joined the panel as a guest judge, filling in for Hough. On May 1, choreographer Mandy Moore also filled in for Hough as a guest judge.
Dance troupe The troupe consisted of returning pros Alan Bersten, Brittany Cherry, Hayley Erbert, Britt Stewart, and new pros Artur Adamski and Brandon Armstrong.
Episodes
Scoring chart The highest score each week is indicated in with a dagger (), while the lowest score each week is indicated in with a double-dagger ().
Color key:
+Dancing with the Stars (season 24) - Weekly scores Couple Week 1 2 1+2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rashad & Emma1st312832 37+33=70 37+2=39 36+39=75 38+39=77 40+40= +39= David & Lindsay2nd2827553131 29+33=6232 36+29=65 34+36= 33+40= +36= Normani & Val3rd275932 38+34=72 40+3= 40+39= 36+40=76 38+40=78 +40=118 Simone & Sasha 4th2961323638 35+34=69 37+2=39 36+36=72 40+40= Bonner & Sharna 5th2229513230 30+33=63 29+2= 30+28= Nancy & Artem6th282856333336 33+34=6736 Nick & Peta242549263034 28+33=34 Heather & Maks 8th283058333534 40+34= Erika & Gleb9th242852263032 Mr. T & Kym10th2042 Charo & Keo11th212546 Chris & Witney12th Notes
Weekly scores Individual judges' scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Julianne Hough, Bruno Tonioli.
Week 1: First Dances/400th Episode Week Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusic Normani & Val 27 (7, 6, 7, 7) Quickstep "Good Time Good Life" — Erin Bowman Nancy & Artem 28 (7, 7, 7, 7) Viennese waltz "She's Always a Woman" — Billy Joel Chris & Witney 17 (5, 4, 4, 4) Cha-cha-cha "What Is Love" — Haddaway Bonner & Sharna 22 (6, 5, 5, 6) Cha-cha-cha "Move" — Luke Bryan Charo & Keo 21 (6, 5, 5, 5) Salsa "Cuban Pete" — Mambo Compañeros Nick & Peta 24 (6, 6, 6, 6) Cha-cha-cha "Let Me Love You (Tiësto Remix)" — DJ Snake, feat. Justin Bieber Heather & Maks 28 (7, 7, 7, 7) Viennese waltz "Make Something Beautiful" — Ben Rector David & Lindsay 28 (7, 7, 7, 7) Quickstep "Go, Cubs, Go" — Steve Goodman Erika & Gleb 24 (6, 6, 6, 6) Salsa "XXPEN$IVE" — Erika Jayne Rashad & Emma 31 (8, 7, 8, 8) Cha-cha-cha "24K Magic" — Bruno Mars Mr. T & Kym 20 (5, 5, 5, 5) Cha-cha-cha "The A-Team theme" — Mike Post, Pete Carpenter& The Daniel Caine Orchestra Simone & Sasha 32 (8, 8, 8, 8) Tango "Untouchable" — Tritonal & Cash Cash, feat. JHart
Week 2: First Elimination The couples performed one unlearned dance, and are listed in the order they performed.
Due to an injury, Maksim Chmerkovskiy was unable to perform, so Heather Morris performed with Alan Bersten instead.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult Nancy & Artem Cha-cha-cha "No Rights No Wrongs" — Jess Glynne Safe Erika & Gleb 28 (7, 7, 7, 7) Foxtrot "Bad Intentions" — Niykee Heaton Safe Charo & Keo 25 (6, 6, 7, 6) Paso doble "España cañí" — Charo Safe Nick & Peta 25 (7, 5, 7, 6) Foxtrot "Love Me Now" — John Legend Safe Heather & Alan 30 (8, 6, 8, 8) Jive "Grown" — Little Mix Safe 29 (8, 6, 8, 7) Viennese waltz "Unlove You" — Jennifer Nettles Safe Simone & Sasha 29 (7, 7, 7, 8) Cha-cha-cha "Burnin' Up" — Jessie J, feat. 2 Chainz Safe Chris & Witney 22 (6, 5, 6, 5) Jazz "Hey Ya!" — OutKast Eliminated Normani & Val 32 (8, 8, 8, 8) Cha-cha-cha "Give Me Your Love" — Sigala, feat. John Newman & Nile Rodgers Safe Rashad & Emma 32 (8, 8, 8, 8) Viennese waltz "Suffer" — Charlie Puth Safe Mr. T & Kym 22 (6, 5, 6, 5) Paso doble "Eye of the Tiger" — Survivor Safe David & Lindsay 27 (7, 6, 7, 7) Cha-cha-cha "Bust a Move" — Young MC Safe
Week 3: Vegas Night The couples performed one unlearned dance that paid tribute to the sights and sounds of Las Vegas. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
For the second consecutive week, Heather Morris performed with Alan Bersten.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult Nick & Peta 26 (7, 6, 7, 6) Tango "Poker Face" — Lady Gaga Safe Mr. T & Kym 24 (6, 6, 6, 6) Foxtrot "Ain't That a Kick in the Head?" — Robbie Williams Safe 24 (6, 6, 6, 6) Charleston "A Little Party Never Killed Nobody" — Fergie, Q-Tip & GoonRock Safe Heather & Alan 33 (9, 8, 8, 8) Tango "Toxic" — Britney Spears Safe Charo & Keo 24 (6, 6, 6, 6) Foxtrot "Chapel of Love" — The Dixie Cups Eliminated Simone & Sasha 32 (7, 8, 9, 8) Quickstep "Viva Las Vegas" — Elvis Presley Safe Nancy & Artem 33 (8, 9, 8, 8) Samba "Shake Your Bon-Bon" — Ricky Martin Safe David & Lindsay 31 (8, 7, 8, 8) Jazz "Candy Shop" — 50 Cent, feat. Olivia Safe Erika & Gleb 26 (6, 7, 7, 6) Jive "Take Me to Heaven" — Alan Menken & Glenn Slater Safe Rashad & Emma 28 (7, 7, 7, 7) Samba "Swalla" — Jason Derulo, feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla Sign Safe Normani & Val Foxtrot "Big Spender" — Shirley Bassey Safe
Week 4: Most Memorable Year Night The couples performed one unlearned dance to celebrate the most memorable year of their lives. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
For the third consecutive week, Heather Morris again danced with Alan Bersten.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult Normani & Val 32 (8, 7, 8, 9) Rumba "Impossible" — Fifth Harmony Safe Nick & Peta 30 (8, 7, 8, 7) Rumba "Shape of You" — Ed Sheeran Safe Nancy & Artem 33 (8, 9, 8, 8) Foxtrot "My Wish" — Rascal Flatts Safe Mr. T & Kym 28 (7, 7, 7, 7) Waltz "Amazing Grace" — Ray Chew Eliminated Heather & Alan 35 (8, 9, 9, 9) Cha-cha-cha "Shut Up and Dance" — Walk the Moon Safe David & Lindsay 31 (7, 8, 8, 8) Viennese waltz "Forever Young" — Youth Group Safe Rashad & Emma 39 (10, 9, 10, 10) Contemporary "Unconditionally" — Katy Perry Safe Erika & Gleb 30 (8, 7, 7, 8) Cha-cha-cha "Express Yourself" — Madonna Safe Simone & Sasha 36 (9, 9, 9, 9) Viennese waltz "Good Good Father" — Chris Tomlin Safe Bonner & Sharna 32 (8, 8, 8, 8) Foxtrot "Feeling Good" — Michael Bublé Safe
Week 5: Disney Night The couples performed one unlearned dance to a song from a Disney film, and are listed in the order they performed.
This was the fourth and final week that Heather Morris danced with Alan Bersten.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicDisney filmResult Rashad & Emma 32 (7, 8, 9, 8) Foxtrot "Evermore" — Josh Groban Beauty and the Beast Safe Nick & Peta 34 (9, 8, 9, 8) Jazz "I've Got No Strings" — Dickie Jones Pinocchio Safe Erika & Gleb 32 (8, 8, 8, 8) Viennese waltz "Unforgettable" — Sia Finding Dory Eliminated Heather & Alan 34 (8, 8, 9, 9) Jazz "For the First Time in Forever" — Kristen Bell & Idina Menzel Frozen Safe 30 (7, 8, 8, 7) Tango "When Can I See You Again?" — Owl City Wreck-It Ralph Safe Normani & Val 39 (10, 9, 10, 10) Paso doble "I'll Make a Man Out of You" — Donny Osmond (performed live) Mulan Safe David & Lindsay 29 (7, 7, 8, 7) Jive "Ride" — ZZ Ward Cars 3 Safe Nancy & Artem 36 (9, 9, 9, 9) Jazz "That's How You Know" — Amy Adams Enchanted Safe Simone & Sasha Contemporary "How Far I'll Go" — Auliʻi Cravalho (performed live) Moana Safe
Week 6: Boy Bands vs. Girl Groups Night Individual judges' scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Carrie Ann Inaba, Nick Carter, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.
The couples performed one unlearned dance and a team dance to songs from popular boy bands and girl groups. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult Simone & Sasha 35 (9, 8, 9, 9) Samba "Survivor" — Destiny's Child Safe Bonner & Sharna 30 (8, 8, 7, 7) Rumba "I Want It That Way" — Backstreet Boys Safe Nancy & Artem 33 (9, 8, 8, 8) Paso doble "Free Your Mind" — En Vogue Safe Nick & Peta 28 (7, 7, 7, 7) Jive "Fun, Fun, Fun" — The Beach Boys Safe Normani & Val 38 (10, 10, 8, 10) Salsa "When I Grow Up" — The Pussycat Dolls Safe David & Lindsay 29 (7, 8, 7, 7) Argentine tango "I Want You Back" — NSYNC Safe Rashad & Emma 37 (9, 10, 9, 9) Tango "Reach Out I'll Be There" — The Four Tops Safe Heather & Maks 40 (10, 10, 10, 10) Rumba "Waterfalls" — TLC Eliminated Bonner & SharnaDavid & LindsayNick & PetaRashad & Emma 33 (8, 9, 8, 8) Freestyle(Team Boy Band)"Dancing Machine" — The Jackson 5,"You Got It (The Right Stuff)" — New Kids on the Block& "Best Song Ever" — One Direction Heather & MaksNancy & ArtemNormani & ValSimone & Sasha 34 (8, 9, 8, 9) Freestyle(Team Girl Group)"My Boyfriend's Back" — The Chiffons,"No Scrubs" — TLC &"Bo$$" — Fifth Harmony
Week 7: A Night at the Movies Individual judges' scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Mandy Moore, Bruno Tonioli.
The couples performed one unlearned dance, capturing the spirit of a specific movie genre. The couple with the highest score earned immunity from elimination, while the rest of the couples participated in dance-offs for extra points. Couples are listed in the order they performed. Two couples were eliminated at the end of the night.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicGenreResult 29 (7, 7, 8, 7) Paso doble "Hoedown" — Aaron Copland Western Safe Nancy & Artem 36 (9, 9, 9, 9) Tango "Oh, Pretty Woman" — Roy Orbison Romance Eliminated Simone & Sasha 37 (10, 9, 9, 9) Charleston "Charleston" — Bob Wilson and his Varsity Rhythm Boys Silent Safe Nick & Peta 34 (8, 8, 9, 9) Argentine tango "Dangerous" — David Guetta, feat. Sam Martin Action Eliminated Rashad & Emma 37 (9, 9, 10, 9) Paso doble "O Fortuna" — Carl Orff Horror Safe David & Lindsay 32 (8, 8, 8, 8) Salsa "Universal Mind Control" — Common, feat. Pharrell Williams Sci-fi Safe Normani & Val Argentine tango "Quizás, Quizás, Quizás" — Andrea Bocelli, feat. Jennifer Lopez Foreign Immunity For each dance-off, the couple with the highest remaining score picked the opponent against whom they wanted to dance; the chosen opponent was allowed to pick the dance style (cha-cha-cha, jive, or rumba). The winner of each dance-off earned two points.
+Dance-offsCoupleDanceMusicResult Simone & SashaCha-cha-cha"Crave" — Pharrell Williams Winners Nancy & Artem Losers Rashad & EmmaJive"Gimme Some Lovin'" — The Spencer Davis Group Winners David & Lindsay Losers Bonner & SharnaRumba"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney Houston Winners Nick & Peta Losers
Week 8: Quarterfinals The couples performed an unlearned dance to a song chosen by the pro to complement their celebrity partner's personality. Each couple also performed a trio dance involving an eliminated pro or a member of the troupe. Couples are listed in the order they performed.