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What do you think? We welcome your insight and opinions, but keep them clean! Comments are monitored, and abusive content will be removed. Not fair. I live on the west coast. All rights reserved. Let us know what you feel about this article. Read Next. Tags dancing with the stars dancing with the stars season Talent Recap Comment Policy What do you think? Most Voted Newest Oldest. Iman Shumpert and Daniella Karagach went head-to-head against Melora and Artem, each dancing the foxtrot.

Judge Derek Hough complimented how far Iman had come but ultimately gave his points to Melora. Olivia and Val were the duo with the lowest combined scores and votes, so they were the first eliminated.

In order to view the gallery, please allow Manage Cookies. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews — Subscribe on YouTube! Being a fan could help you get cast. Justin Stephens Getty Images. You aren't locked into the show after the cast reveal.

Adam Taylor Getty Images. You can but shouldn't! Some stars are cast as a backup. There's no disclosed age limit. You're matched with a pro dancer strategically. Producers make sure partners like each other. Cast romances are encouraged. You don't get to choose your dancing partner. Dancers don't get to choose their star either.

Producers choose the music for the dances. You can't choose the theme either. If you're part of the cast, you'll get paid. You can compete for bonus payments. Dancers don't get paid as much as the stars. Chris Chavira Getty Images. You have to practice seven days a week.

Michael Desmond Getty Images. You have to use the show's hair and makeup teams. Contestants have to get spray tans every week. Allen Berezovsky Getty Images.

The same rule applies to wardrobe. You have to be flexible with wardrobe. Aaron Poole Getty Images. You have to arrive early the morning of the live show. Adam Larkey Getty Images. The dress rehearsal is mandatory. Producers can change anything in a performance. Rick Rowell Getty Images. Celebrities are expected to contribute to the choreography. For the group number, stars don't get a say. You have to give an interview after every performance.

Producers have control over the storylines.