| Season Number: | 13 | ||
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| Network: | Seven Network | ||
| Num Episodes: | 11 |
The thirteenth season of Dancing with the Stars Australia premiered live on 1 October 2013.[1] Daniel MacPherson continued his role as main host of the show on Channel Seven. However, Melanie Brown had announced she wouldn't be returning for her second season as co-host, in order to pursue a judging role on America's Got Talent. Sunrise weather presenter, Edwina Bartholomew permanently replaced Brown for this season.[2]
Todd McKenney and Helen Richey confirmed their returns as judges whilst, Joshua Horner resigned from the panel after two seasons. It was later revealed that two new judges will both replace Horner. Former champion and current Dancing with the Stars USA professional, Kym Johnson and actor/tap dancer Adam Garcia became the newest additions to the judges table, alongside McKenney and Richey.[3]
This season featured twelve celebrity contestants. The celebrities were revealed on 27 August 2013, via the network's website, along with their professional partners on Today Tonight.[4]
On 26 November 2013, Cosentino and professional partner, Jessica Raffa were announced as the winners, while Rhiannon Fish and Tina Arena finished in second and third place respectively.
| Celebrity | Notability | Professional partner | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stenmark | Model | Jessica Prince | Eliminated 1st on 8 October 2013 | |
| Tony Barber | Television presenter | Melanie Hooper | Eliminated 2nd on 15 October 2013 | |
| Sally Obermeder | Television presenter | Carmelo Pizzino | Eliminated 3rd on 22 October 2013 | |
| Sophia Pou | My Kitchen Rules contestant | Michael Miziner | Eliminated 4th on 29 October 2013 | |
| Brendan Jones | Radio personality | Alana Patience | Eliminated 5th on 3 November 2013 | |
| Jesinta Campbell | Miss Universe Australia 2010 | Jarryd Byrne | Eliminated 6th on 5 November 2013 | |
| Zac Stenmark | Model | Jade Hatcher Sriani Argaet (Week 8) | Eliminated 7th on 10 November 2013 | |
| Steve Hooker | Olympic pole vaulter | Ash-Leigh Hunter | Eliminated 8th on 12 November 2013 | |
| Libby Trickett | Olympic swimmer | Carmelo Pizzino Dannial Gosper (Weeks 1–4) | Eliminated 9th on 19 November 2013 | |
| Tina Arena | Singer | Damian Whitewood | Third place on 26 November 2013 | |
| Rhiannon Fish | Home and Away actress | Aric Yegudkin | Runners-up on 26 November 2013 | |
| Cosentino | Illusionist | Jessica Raffa Sriani Argaet (Weeks 2–4) | Winners on 26 November 2013 |
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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