The tenth season of the Australian Dancing with the Stars debuted on 27 June 2010. Daniel MacPherson and Sonia Kruger returned as hosts, while Todd McKenney, Helen Richey, and Mark Wilson returned as judges. This was Wilson's last season as judge.
Television presenter Rob Palmer and Alana Patience were announced as the winners on 29 August 2010, while singer Tamara Jaber and Carmelo Pizzino finished in second place, and photographer Alex Fevola and Arsen Kishishian finished in third.
Couples This season featured eleven celebrity contestants. Jason Stevens was originally paired with Linda De Nicola, but she was injured during their week of rehearsals and was replaced at the last minute by Eliza Campagna. Celebrity Notability Professional partner Status Jason Stevens NRL player Eliza Campagna Eliminated 1ston 4 July 2010 Blair McDonough Neighbours actor Jessica Raffa Eliminated 2ndon 11 July 2010 Jo Beth Taylor Television presenter Dannial Gosper Eliminated 3rdon 18 July 2010 Melinda Schneider Country singer Sergei Bolgarschii Eliminated 4thon 25 July 2010 Rachael Finch Miss Universe Australia 2009 Michael Miziner Eliminated 5thon 1 August 2010 Esther Anderson Home and Away actress Brendon Midson Eliminated 6thon 8 August 2010 David Wirrpanda AFL player Liza Van Pelt Withdrewon 15 August 2010 George Houvardas Actor Luda Kroitor Eliminated 7thon 22 August 2010 Alex Fevola Photographer Arsen Kishishian Third placeon 29 August 2010 Tamara Jaber Singer Carmelo Pizzino Runners-upon 29 August 2010 Rob Palmer Television presenter Alana Patience Winnerson 29 August 2010
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 ().
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+Dancing with the Stars (season 10) - Weekly scores Couple Week 1 2 1+2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rob & Alana 1st 18 23 41 21 24 20 25 24+26= 25+27=52 28+28=56 24+23+30=77 Tamara & Carmelo 2nd 22 23+27= 30+26= 27+28+10= 30+27+27= Alex & Arsen 3rd 15 20 35 21 24 23 21 24+22=46 23+24=47 17+24= 23+22= George & Luda 4th 15 20 35 22 21 21 19+24=43 21+23=44 20+24=44 David & Liza 5th 24 36 15 11+15= 19+17= Esther & Brendon 6th 20 21 41 24 21 17+20=37 Rachael & Michael 7th 23 17 40 23 23 27 20 Melinda & Serghei 8th 21 20 41 18 24 20 Jo Beth & Dannial 9th 17 20 37 21 Blair & Jessica 10th 24 22 46 16 Jason & Eliza 11th 16 Notes
Weekly scores Unless indicated otherwise, individual judges scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Todd McKenney, Helen Richey, Mark Wilson.
Week 1 Week 1: Tamara Jaber scored the highest points of the night with 25/30 for her Cha-Cha-Cha. David Wirrpanda's Viennese Waltz was the lowest with 12/30. Pamela Anderson and Damien Whitewood performed their Cha-Cha-Cha from week one of Season 10 of Dancing With The Stars in America. Dance troupe Justice Crew also performed a routine.
Couples performed either the cha-cha-cha or the Viennese waltz. Couples are listed in the order they performed. CoupleScoresDanceMusic George & Luda 15 (4, 6, 5) Cha-cha-cha "Push It" — Salt n Pepa Jo Beth & Dannial 17 (5, 6, 6) Viennese waltz "My Favourite Things" — Big Brovaz Melinda & Serghei 21 (7, 7, 7) Cha-cha-cha "Can You Feel It" — Jackson 5 David & Liza 12 (4, 5, 3) Viennese waltz "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?" — Bryan Adams Esther & Brendon 20 (6, 7, 7) Cha-cha-cha "Tik Tok" — Ke$ha Jason & Eliza 16 (4, 6, 6) Viennese waltz "End of the Road" — Boyz II Men Blair & Jessica 24 (8, 8, 8) Cha-cha-cha "Close To You" — John Butler Trio Alex & Arsen 15 (3, 6, 6) Viennese waltz "Runaway" ― The Corrs Tamara & Carmelo 25 (8, 8, 9) Cha-cha-cha "Not Myself Tonight" — Christina Aguilera Rob & Alana 18 (5, 7, 6) Viennese waltz "Mr. Bojangles" — Sammy Davis Jr Rachael & Michael 23 (7, 8, 8) Cha-cha-cha "Telephone" — Lady Gaga & Beyoncé
Week 2 Week 2: Tamara & Carmelo once again topped the leader board, scoring two 9s and a 10 from the judges for their Tango. David Wirrpanda doubled his week one score of 12/30 to 24/30 for his Jive. Rachael and Michael had points deducted for breaking hold during their tango. George Houvardas and Jason Stevens were in the bottom two, and Jason Stevens was the first contestant eliminated.
Couples performed either the jive or the tango. Couples are listed in the order they performed. CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult Blair & Jessica 22 (7, 8, 7) Tango "Voodoo Child" — Rogue Traders Safe Rachael & Michael 17 (3, 7, 7) Tango "Objection (Tango)" — Shakira Safe Jason & Eliza 15 (5, 5, 5) Jive "Hey Ya!" — Outkast Eliminated Melinda & Serghei 20 (5, 7, 8) Tango "Libertango" — Grace Jones Safe Esther & Brendon 21 (7, 7, 7) Tango "Bust Your Windows" — Jazmine Sullivan Safe Rob & Alana 23 (7, 8, 8) Jive "Devil Gate Drive" — Suzi Quatro Safe Jo Beth & Dannial 20 (7, 7, 6) Jive "Shake It" — Metro Station Safe George & Luda 20 (7, 7, 6) Tango "Money, Money, Money" ― ABBA Bottom two Tamara & Carmelo 28 (10, 9, 9) Tango "Sweet Dreams" — Beyoncé Safe David & Liza 24 (8, 8, 8) Jive "How Far We've Come" — Matchbox 20 Safe Alex & Arsen 20 (6, 7, 7) Jive "Do You Love Me" — The Contours Safe
Week 3 Week 3: Esther and Brendon tied with Tamara and Carmelo for first place, each couple receiving 24/30 for their Paso Dobles. Blair and Jessica, as well as George and Luda had points deducted as the judges felt the choreography for each routine did not match the music. The bottom two couples were Melinda & Serghei and Blair & Jessica. Blair and Jessica were unexpectedly eliminated, with their elimination being met by boos from the audience.
Couples performed either the foxtrot or the paso doble. Couples are listed in the order they performed. CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult Tamara & Carmelo 24 (8, 8, 8) Paso doble "España cañí" — from Shall We Dance? Safe Jo Beth & Dannial 21 (7, 7, 7) Foxtrot "Sweet About Me" — Gabriella Cilmi Safe George & Luda 14 (5, 5, 4) Paso doble "Walk This Way" — Aerosmith Safe Melinda & Serghei 18 (6, 6, 6) Paso doble "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" — The Animals Bottom two Alex & Arsen 21 (6, 7, 8) Foxtrot "Pictures Of You" — The Last Goodnight Safe David & Liza 15 (5, 5, 5) Foxtrot "I've Got You Under My Skin" — Frank Sinatra Safe Rachael & Michael 23 (7, 8, 8) Paso doble "Would I Lie To You?" — The Eurythmics Safe Blair & Jessica 16 (6, 5, 5) Paso doble "Are You Gonna Go My Way" — Lenny Kravitz Eliminated Rob & Alana 21 (7, 7, 7) Foxtrot "Big Spender" — Shirley Bassey Safe Esther & Brendon 24 (9, 7, 8) Paso doble "Paparazzi" — Lady Gaga Safe
Week 4 Week 4: Esther and Brendon took solo first place with 26/30 for their quickstep, making it the first time Tamara and Carmelo had not been the highest scoring couple. Every couple with the exception of David and Liza, Jo Beth and Dannial and Tamara and Carmelo received their highest scores in the competition. Jo Beth and Dannial and Tamara and Carmelo were both in the bottom two for the first time. Jo Beth had the lowest score for her rumba and was eliminated.
Couples performed either the quickstep or the rumba. Couples are listed in the order they performed. CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult David & Liza 18 (5, 7, 6) Rumba "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" — Prince Safe Melinda & Serghei 24 (8, 8, 8) Quickstep "Too Darn Hot" — Buddy Greco Safe Jo Beth & Dannial 18 (6, 6, 6) Rumba "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" — Michael Jackson Eliminated Rachael & Michael 23 (7, 8, 8) Quickstep "Valerie" — Amy Winehouse & Mark Ronson Safe Rob & Alana 24 (7, 8, 9) Rumba "Romeo and Juliet" — Dire Straits Safe Alex & Arsen 24 (8, 8, 8) Rumba "P.S. (I'm Still Not Over You)" — Rihanna Safe George & Luda 22 (7, 7, 8) Quickstep "Jungle Drum" — Emiliana Torrini Safe Esther & Brendon 26 (9, 8, 9) Quickstep "Hey Soul Sister" — Train Safe Tamara & Carmelo 22 (7, 7, 8) Quickstep "Hey! Pachuco!" — from The Mask Bottom two
Week 5 Week 5: For the first time in the competition, the top four highest scoring couples were all women. Tamara and Carmelo scored the second perfect 10 of the season for their samba and regained the top spot with a near-perfect 28/30. David and Liza were again in last place with 16/30 for their waltz. Kylie Minogue performed her new single All the Lovers. George and Luda were in the bottom two with Melinda and Serghei, with Melinda Schneider being the second woman to be eliminated from the competition.
Couples performed either the samba or the waltz. Couples are listed in the order they performed. CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult Esther & Brendon 24 (8, 8, 8) Samba "Magalenha" — Sérgio Mendes Safe Melinda & Serghei 20 (6, 7, 7) Samba "When I Get You Alone" — Robin Thicke Eliminated George & Luda 21 (7, 7, 7) Samba "Batucada" — Rhythms of Resistance Bottom two Rob & Alana 20 (6, 7, 7) Waltz "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" — Rose Royce Safe Tamara & Carmelo 28 (9, 9, 10) Samba "Put It in a Love Song" — Alicia Keys & Beyoncé Safe David & Liza 16 (4, 6, 6) Waltz "I Wonder Why" — Curtis Stigers Safe Rachael & Michael 27 (9, 9, 9) Samba "Hey Baby" — No Doubt Safe Alex & Arsen 23 (6, 8, 9) Waltz "Sam" — Olivia Newton-John Safe
Week 6 Week 6: For the second week in a row, Tamara and Carmelo were in first place, scoring 27/30 for their Aussie smooth. For the third week in a row, David and Liza were in last place with 15/30 for their salsa. Indie UK band Florence & The Machine performed their song You've Got The Love. George and Luda were in the bottom two for their third time in the competition. Despite receiving their highest scores in the previous week, Rachael Finch and her partner Michael were the fifth couple eliminated.
Couples performed either the Aussie Smooth or the salsa. Couples are listed in the order they performed. CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult Rachael & Michael 20 (6, 7, 7) Aussie Smooth "Bad Day" — Daniel Powter Eliminated David & Liza 15 (5, 5, 5) Salsa "Viva Las Vegas" — Elvis Presley Safe Esther & Brendon 21 (6, 8, 7) Aussie Smooth "Haven't Met You Yet" — Michael Bublé Safe Alex & Arsen 21 (7, 7, 7) Salsa "Higher" — Gloria Estefan Safe George & Luda 21 (7, 7, 7) Aussie Smooth "Mystify" — INXS Bottom two Tamara & Carmelo 27 (9, 9, 9) Aussie Smooth "Chasing Cars" — Snow Patrol Safe Rob & Alana 25 (8, 8, 9) Salsa "Sumba" — DJ Remix Factory Safe
Week 7 Week 7: For week 7, the couples danced two unlearned dances each, which were to the theme of songs from the 1980s. Rob & Alana and Alex & Arsen shared first place after round one, with 24/30, with David & Liza in last place with 11/30 for their samba. For round two, Tamara & Carmelo were in first place, scoring 27/30 for their jive, with David & Liza once again in last place with 15/30 for their quickstep. When the scores were combined, Tamara and Rob shared the top spot with 50/60, with David in last place with 26/60. Receiving her lowest scores in the competition this week, Esther Anderson was eliminated.
Each couple performed two routines. Couples are listed in the order they performed. CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult Rob & Alana 24 (8, 8, 8) Cha-cha-cha "Funkytown" — Lipps Inc Safe 26 (9, 9, 8) Tango "Original Sin" — INXS Esther & Brendon 17 (6, 6, 5) Jive "White Wedding" — Billy Idol Eliminated 20 (6, 7, 7) Viennese waltz "Blue Eyes" — Elton John David & Liza 11 (3, 4, 4) Samba "Come On Eileen" — Dexy's Midnight Runners Safe 15 (3, 6, 6) Quickstep "Don't Get Me Wrong" — The Pretenders Tamara & Carmelo 23 (7, 8, 8) Foxtrot "Private Dancer" — Tina Turner Safe 27 (9, 9, 9) Jive "Dancing In The Dark" — Bruce Springsteen Alex & Arsen 24 (8, 8, 8) Quickstep "Walking On Sunshine" — Katrina & The Waves Bottom two 22 (8, 7, 7) Cha-cha-cha "Material Girl" — Madonna George & Luda 19 (5, 6, 8) Salsa "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" — Dead or Alive Safe 24 (8, 8, 8) Foxtrot "If You Leave" — Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Week 8