Season six of Dancing with the Stars premiered on March 17, 2008. On May 6, Dancing with the Stars had a special two-hour episode to commemorate its 100th episode. Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas won the competition, while Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor and Edyta Śliwińska finished in second place, and actor Cristián de la Fuente and Cheryl Burke finished in third.

Cast

Couples

This season featured twelve celebrity contestants. The contestants were announced during the season finale of Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann by season two contestants Lisa Rinna, Jerry Rice, and Kenny Mayne.

Hosts and judges

Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris returned as co-hosts, while Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli returned as judges.

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: • {{legend|gold|Winners}} • {{legend|silver|Runners-up}} • {{legend|tan|Third place}} • {{legend|lightblue|Bottom two}} • {{legend|#f4c7b8|Eliminated}}

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, Bruno Tonioli.

Week 1

Each couple performed either the cha-cha-cha or the foxtrot. The men performed on the first night and the women on the second. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 2

Each couple performed either the mambo or the quickstep. Two couples were eliminated at the end of the night. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 3

Each couple performed either the jive or the tango. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 4

Each couple performed either the paso doble or the Viennese waltz. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 5

Each couple performed either the rumba or the samba. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 6

Each couple performed one unlearned dance and a two-step group dance. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 7

Each couple performed two unlearned dances. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 8

Each couple performed two unlearned dances. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 9: Semifinals

Each couple performed two dance styles already performed earlier in the season. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Week 10: Finals

On the first night, all three couples faced off in a group cha-cha-cha, where they received individual scores from the judges, and performed their freestyle routines. On the second night, each couple performed their favorite routine from the season. Couples are listed in the order they performed.

Dance chart

The couples performed the following each week: Color key: • {{legend|lightblue|No scores received}}