Danse avec les stars season 8 explained

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Professional Winner:Candice Pascal
Network:TF1
Num Episodes:10
Prev Season:Season 7
Next Season:Season 9
Season Number:8

The eighth season of the French version of Dancing with the Stars began in October 2017 on TF1. It was hosted by Sandrine Quétier. Co-host Laurent Ournac did not return to the show after two seasons and was replaced by different celebrities from TF1 invited to host that week: Arthur, Jean-Luc Reichmann, Christophe Beaugrand, Karine Ferri, Christophe Dechavanne, Nikos Aliagas, Laurence Boccolini, Denis Brogniart, Jean-Pierre Foucault, Carole Rousseau. Marie-Claude Pietragalla did not return to the panel after five seasons and was replaced by Nico Archambault. The returning judges were Jean-Marc Généreux, Chris Marques and Fauve Hautot.[1]

Participants

CelebrityOccupation / known forProfessional partnerStatus
Vincent CeruttiRadio & television presenterKatrina PatchettEliminated 1st
on 21 October 2017
Entrepreneur & television presenterJordan MouilleracEliminated 2nd
on 28 October 2017
Arielle DombasleStage & screen actressMaxime DereymezEliminated 3rd
on 2 November 2017
SinclairSinger-songwriterDenitsa Ikonomova
Eliminated 4th
on 18 November 2017
Camille LacourtRetired competitive backstroke swimmerHajiba Fahmy
Eliminated 5th
on 25 November 2017
Joy EstherActress
Eliminated 6th
on 2 December 2017
Élodie GossuinMiss France & Miss Europe 2001 & radio presenterChristian Millette
Eliminated 7th
on 9 December 2017
Tatiana SilvaMiss Belgium 2005 & weather reporterChristophe Licata

Third Place
on 13 December 2017
Lenni-KimSingerMarie Denigot
Runner-Up
on 13 December 2017
ActorCandice Pascal
Winner
on 13 December 2017

Things To Know

Agustin Galiana is the first foreign contestant to ever win a trophyIt's the only season to have 3 contestants from abroad reaching the finals Agustin Galiana from Spain, Lenni-Kim from Canada and Tatiana Silva from Belgium

Scoring

TeamPlace121+234565+678910
Agustín & Candice1333164664888 (48 + 40)7216074 (64 + 10)141 (70 + 71)130 (75 +55)155 (75 + 80)
Lenni-Kim & Marie2333164655478 (43 + 35)7014868147 (72 + 75)132 (75 + 57)157 (77 + 80)
Tatiana & Christophe3273259604461 (36 + 25)5811970 (60 + 10)140 (69+71)124 (71+53)150 (70 + 80)
Élodie & Christian4202343464054 (34 + 20)5510954101 (56 + 45)111 (60 + 51)
Joy & Anthony5272552624574 (44 + 30)83 (63 + 20)15780 (70 + 10)133 (68+65)
Camille & Hajiba6211839563737 (27 + 10)5087 40
Sinclair & Denitsa7212546573945 (30 + 15)5499
Arielle & Maxime824265080 (60 + 20)41
Hapsatou & Jordan926305661
Vincent & Katrina10242044
Red numbers indicate the couples with the lowest score for each week.Blue numbers indicate the couples with the highest score for each week.

indicates the couples eliminated that week.

indicates the returning couple that finished in the bottom two.

indicates the winning couple.

indicates the runner-up couple.

indicates the third place couple.

Averages

This table only counts dances scored on the traditional 40-point scale.

Rank by
average
PlaceCoupleTotal Number of
dances
Average
1 2 Lenni-Kim & Marie 800 13 35.96
2 1 Agustín & Candice 788 13 35.42
3 3 Tatiana & Christophe 731 13 32.85
4 5 Joy & Anthony 469 9 31.80
5 9 Hapsatou & Jordan 117 3 29.25
6 8 Arielle & Maxime 151 4 27.45
7 4 Élodie & Christian 484 11 26.52
8 7 Sinclair & Denitsa 226 6 25.83
9 6 Camille & Hajiba 249 7 23.16
10 10 Vincent & Katrina 44 2 22,00

Highest and lowest scoring performances

The best and worst performances in each dance according to the judges' marks:

Dance Best dancerBest score Worst dancerWorst score
Paso Doble40 21.6
Samba37.5 21
Foxtrot38.4 20
Quickstep40 22.5
Rumba35.33 18
Cha-cha-cha35 20
Argentine Tango34 20
Contemporary40 28
Bollywood30.5 30.5
Waltz38.5 25
Tango34.4 23
Jive37.5 24.7
Viennese Waltz26.7 26.7
Jazz Broadway35 35
Salsa35.5 35.5

Couples' highest and lowest scoring performances

According to the traditional 40-point scale:

CouplesHighest Scoring DancesLowest Scoring Dances
Agustín & CandicePaso Doble (40)Contemporary (31)
Lenni-Kim & MarieQuickstep (40)Samba (31)
Tatiana & ChristopheContemporary (40)Samba (27)
Elodie & ChristianFox-Trot (34)Cha-Cha-Cha (20)
Joy & AnthonyQuickstep (35.2)Cha-Cha-Cha (25)
Camille & HajibaContemporary (28)Rumba (18)
Sinclair & DenitsaQuickstep (28.5)Samba (21)
Arielle & MaximeTango (30)Paso Doble (24)
Hapsatou & JordanBollywood (30.5)Tango (26)
Vincent & KatrinaRumba (24)Foxtrot (20)

Styles, scores and songs

Week 1

Individual judges' scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Nico Archambault, Jean-Marc Généreux, Fauve Hautot, Chris Marques.

Running order
CoupleScoreStyleMusic
Arielle & Maxime24 (7,6,6,5)Paso DobleMakeba - Jain
Agustín & Candice33 (9,8,8,8)SambaDespacito - Luis Fonsi Ft Daddy Yankee
Camille & Hajiba21 (6,5,5,5)FoxtrotI Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
Lenni-Kim & Marie33 (9,7,9,8)Quick StepAnother Day of Sun from La La Land
Joy & Anthony27 (7,7,7,6)RumbaStarboy - The Weeknd Ft Daft Punk
Élodie & Christian20 (5,5,5,5)Cha-Cha-ChaDans un autre monde - Celine Dion
Tatiana & Christophe27 (6,7,7,7)SambaDéjà Vu - Beyoncé Ft Jay-Z
Hapsatou & Jordan26 (7,5,7,7)TangoSkyfall - Adele
Sinclair & Denitsa21 (6,4,5,6)SambaShape of You - Ed Sheeran
Vincent & Katrina24 (6,6,6,6)RumbaJ'te mentirais - Patrick Bruel

Week 2: Personal Story Week

Individual judges' scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Nico Archambault, Jean-Marc Généreux, Fauve Hautot, Chris Marques.

Running order
CoupleScoreStyleMusicResult
Agustín & Candice31 (8,8,7,8)ContemporaryIl est oú le bonheur - Christophe MaéSafe
Élodie & Christian23 (6,6,6,5)RumbaJe te promets - Johnny HallydaySafe
Lenni-Kim & Marie31(8,7,9,7)SambaI Want You Back - The Jackson 5Safe
Tatiana & Christophe32 (8,8,8,8)ContemporaryWhat About Us - PinkSafe
Vincent & Katrina20 (5,6,5,4)FoxtrotMillésime - Pascal ObispoEliminated
Joy & Anthony25 (7,5,7,6)Cha-Cha-ChaTreasure - Bruno MarsSafe
Sinclair & Denitsa25 (7,6,6,6)FoxtrotTon héritage - Benjamin BiolayBottom 2
Arielle & Maxime26 (7,7,7,5)FoxtrotSomeone like You - AdeleSafe
Hapsatou & Jordan30 (7,7,8,8)FoxtrotMon vieux - Daniel GuichardSafe
Camille & Hajiba18 (4,5,5,4)RumbaPeople Help the People - BirdySafe

Week 3: Crazy Night

Individual judges' scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Nico Archambault, Jean-Marc Généreux, Fauve Hautot, Chris Marques.

Each couple got a challenge in their routines and the most successful one gain 20 bonus points.

Running order
CoupleResultsStyleMusicResult
ArtisticTechnicalTotal
Agustín & Candice36 (9,9,9,9)30 (8,7,8,7)66Argentine TangoSeven Nation Army - The White StripesSafe
Camille & Hajiba31 (8,7,9,7)25 (8,6,7,4)56ContemporaryPiano Concerto No. 23 - Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSafe
Tatiana & Christophe30 (8,8,7,7)30 (8,8,7,7)60Argentine TangoIn the Closet - Michael JacksonSafe
Hapsatou & Jordan32 (9,8,8,7)29 (8,7,8,6)61BollywoodJai Ho - A. R. RahmanEliminated
Lenni-Kim & Marie35 (9,9,9,8)30 (7,8,8,7)65Waltz / ContemporaryDanser encore - CalogeroSafe
Élodie & Christian27 (9,7,6,5)19 (5,5,5,4)46TangoLook What You Made Me Do - Taylor SwiftBottom 2
Joy & Anthony34 (8,8,9,9)28 (6,7,8,7)62ContemporaryYou & Me - Disclosure Ft Eliza DoolittleSafe
Sinclair & Denitsa30 (8,8,8,6)27 (7,7,7,6)57QuickstepPuttin' On The Ritz - Fred AstaireSafe
Arielle & Maxime33 (9,9,8,7)27 (7,7,7,6)60+20=80TangoI've Seen That Face Before - Grace Jones / Orpheus in the Underworld - Jacques OffenbachSafe

Week 4: Coach's Night

Individual judges' scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Nico Archambault, Jean-Marc Généreux, Fauve Hautot, Chris Marques.

Running order
CoupleResultsStyleMusicCoached by Result
ArtisticTechnicalTotal
Lenni-Kim & Marie28 (10,9,9)26 (9,9,8)54JiveTutti Frutti - Little RichardJean-Marc GénéreuxSafe
Tatiana & Christophe24 (8,8,8)20 (7,7,6)44RumbaI Feel It Coming - The Weeknd Ft Daft PunkNico ArchambaultSafe
Camille & Hajiba24 (7,8,9)13 (4,4,5)37JiveMarry You - Bruno MarsChris MarquesSafe
Agustín & Candice26 (9,9,8)22 (8,7,7)48RumbaI Don't Wanna Live Forever - Zayn Malik Ft Taylor SwiftFauve HautotSafe
Arielle & Maxime22 (7,7,8)19 (6,6,7)41RumbaMa révérence - Véronique SansonChris MarquesEliminated
Joy & Anthony24 (8,8,8)21 (7,8,6)45FoxtrotSi t'étais là - Louane EmeraNico ArchambaultSafe
Sinclair & Denitsa20 (8,7,5)19 (7,7,5)39TangoHotel California - EaglesFauve HautotBottom 2
Élodie & Christian22 (8,8,6)18 (6,7,5)40Viennese WaltzJ'envoie valser - ZazieJean-Marc GénéreuxSafe

Week 5: Switch's Night

Individual judges' scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Nico Archambault, Jean-Marc Généreux, Fauve Hautot, Chris Marques, the telespectators.

Running order
CoupleResultsStyleMusic
Judges' scoresPublic ScoreTotal
Lenni-Kim & Denitsa34 (9,9,9,7)943TangoWhat Do You Mean? - Justin Bieber
Élodie & Christophe26 (6,7,8,5)834QuickstepFor Once in My Life - Stevie Wonder
Camille & Candice19 (5,5,5,4)827Paso DobleHuman - Rag'n'Bone Man
Tatiana & Anthony27 (7,6,7,7)936JiveManiac - Michael Sembello
Joy & Christian35 (9,9,9,8)944QuickstepRehab - Amy Winehouse
Sinclair & Hajiba23 (6,6,6,5)730RumbaSublime et silence - Julien Doré
Agustín & Marie38 (10,9,10,9)1048FoxtrotThe Windmills of Your Mind - Michel Legrand
Cha-Cha-Cha Relay
Agustín & Marie+ 4088Cha-Cha-ChaMake LuvRoom 5 & Oliver Cheatham
Lenni-Kim & Denitsa+ 3578
Joy & Christian+ 3074
Tatiana & Anthony+ 2561
Élodie & Christophe+ 2054
Sinclair & Hajiba+ 1545
Camille & Candice+ 1037

Week 6: Family Choice

Individual judges' scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Nico Archambault, Jean-Marc Généreux, Fauve Hautot and Chris Marques.

Running order
CoupleResultsStyleMusicResult
ArtisticTechnicalTotal
Élodie & Christian29 (7,7,8,7)26 (7,7,7,5)55FoxtrotLibérée, délivrée - Anaïs DelvaSafe
Joy & Anthony33 (9,8,8,8)30 (8,7,8,7)63SambaWanna Be Startin' Somethin' - Michael JacksonSafe
Lenni-Kim & Marie36 (10,10,9,7)34 (9,8,10,7)70RumbaMaman - Louane EmeraSafe
Camille & Hajiba27 (8,7,7,5)23 (6,6,7,4)50Viennese WaltzWe Are the Champions - QueenBottom 2
Tatiana & Christophe32 (8,8,8,8)26 (6,6,8,6)58QuickstepAll I Want for Christmas Is You - Mariah CareySafe
Sinclair & Denitsa31 (8,7,9,7)23 (5,5,7,6)54JiveWake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham!Eliminated
Agustín & Candice36 (8,9,9,10)36 (9,9,9,9)72Paso DobleAmeksa - Taalbi BrothersSafe
Best lift challenge

Week 7: Hollywood Night

Individual judges' scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Nico Archambault, Jean-Marc Généreux, Fauve Hautot and Chris Marques.

Running order
CoupleResultsStyleMusicResult
ArtisticTechnicalTotal
Lenni-Kim & Marie35 (9,9,9,8)33 (8,8,9,8)68FoxtrotE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial theme - John WilliamsSafe
Joy & Anthony38 (10,10,10,8)32 (8,9,8,7)70Paso DobleGame of Thrones thème - Ramin DjawadiSafe
Agustín & Candice35 (8,9,9,9)29 (7,6,9,7)64QuickstepSafe
Élodie & Christian30 (8,8,8,6)24 (6,6,7,5)54RumbaAll by Myself – Céline DionBottom 2
Camille & Hajiba24 (6,6,6,6)16 (4,4,5,3)40Argentine TangoHaunted - BeyoncéEliminated
Tatiana & Maxime33 (8,8,9,8)27 (6,7,7,7)60Cha-Cha-ChaFame - Irene CaraSafe
Dance Duel
Joy & Anthony10 (chosen by Nicolas, Jean-Marc & Fauve)80Cha-Cha-ChaThe Power Of Love - Huey Lewis and the News
Lenni-Kim & Marie0 (chosen by Chris)68
Tatiana & Jordan10 (chosen by Jean-Marc & Chris)70Paso DobleMission: Impossible theme - Lalo Schifrin
Camille & Hajiba0 (chosen by Nicolas & Fauve)40
Agustín & Candice10 (chosen by Nicolas, Jean-Marc, Fauve & Chris)74SambaWild Wild West - Will Smith
Elodie & Christian0 (chosen by nobody)54

Week 8: Welcome at The Dancers'

Individual judges' scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Nico Archambault, Jean-Marc Généreux, Fauve Hautot and Chris Marques.

Running order
CoupleResultsStyleMusicResult
ArtisticTechnicalTotal
Agustín & Candice36 (9,10,9,8)34 (8,9,9,8)70141Jazz BroadwayAll That Jazz From ChicagoSafe
35 (9,9,9,8)36 (9,9,9,9)71SalsaEn feu - Soprano
Joy & Anthony36 (10,9,9,8)32 (8,9,8,7)68133Argentine TangoEliminated
35 (9,9,9,8)30 (7,6,9,8)65JiveJ'irai où tu iras - Celine Dion Ft Jean-Jacques Goldman
Lenni-Kim & Marie36 (8,10,10,8)36 (9,9,10,8)72147Paso DobleUnstoppable – E.S. PosthumusSafe
38 (10,10,9,9)37 (9,9,10,9)75JiveLa Bamba - Ritchie Valens
Élodie & Christian31 (8,8,8,7)25 (5,7,6,7)56101ContemporaryFix YouColdplaySafe
26 (7,7,7,5)19 (4,4,6,5)45QuickstepYakety Sax - Boots Randolph
Tatiana & Christophe35 (9,9,8,9)34 (8,8,9,9)69140RumbaRun to You - Whitney HoustonBottom 2
37 (10,9,9,9)34 (9,8,8,9)71SalsaMagic in the Air - Magic System Ft Ahmed Chawki

Week 9: Tribute to Johnny Hallyday

Individual judges' scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Nico Archambault, Jean-Marc Généreux, Fauve Hautot and Chris Marques.

During the 2nd round, each couple dance in trio with one of the judge.

Running order
CoupleResultsStyleMusicResult
ArtisticTechnicalTotal
Élodie & Christian32 (8,8,8,8)28 (7,7,7,7)60111rumbaQuelque chose de TennesseeJohnny HallydayEliminated
27 (9,9,9,X)24 (8,8,8,X)51foxtrot
(with Chris Marques)
L'idole Des Jeunes - Johnny Hallyday
Lenni-Kim & Marie38 (10,10,9,9)37 (9,9,10,9)75132jiveSouvenirs, SouvenirsJohnny HallydaySafe
30 (X,10,10,10)27 (X,9,9,9)57contemporary
(with Nicolas Archambault)
Diego libre dans sa tête - Johnny Hallyday
Tatiana & Christophe38 (9,10,9,10)33 (8,8,8,9)71124WaltzRequiem pour un fou - Johnny HallydayBottom 2
27 (9,9,X,9)26 (8,9,X,9)53Paso Doble/Rumba
(with Fauve Hautot)
Marie - Johnny Hallyday
Agustín & Candice39 (10,10,10,9)36 (9,9,9,9)75130Paso DobleL'envie - Johnny HallydaySafe
29 (10,X,10,9)26 (9,X,9,8)55Jive
(with Jean-Marc Généreux)
Gabrielle - Johnny Hallyday
Face To Face
Tatiana & ChristopheSafe
(73%)
jiveLe Bon Temps du rock and roll - Johnny Hallyday
Élodie & ChristianEliminated
(27%)

Week 10: Finals

Individual judges' scores in the chart below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Nico Archambault, Jean-Marc Généreux, Fauve Hautot and Chris Marques.

Running order
CoupleResultsStyleMusic
ArtisticTechnicalTotal
Agustín & Candice39 (10,10,10,9)36 (9,9,9,9)75155Samba
40 (10,10,10,10)40 (10,10,10,10)80Paso DobleAmeksa - Taalbi Brothers
Lenni-Kim & Marie39 (10,10,10,9)38 (10,9,10,9)77157WaltzPerfect - Ed Sheeran Ft. Beyoncé
40 (10,10,10,10)40 (10,10,10,10)80QuickstepAnother Day of Sun from La La Land
Tatiana & Christophe 37 (9,9,10,9) 33 (8,9,8,8)70150Cha-Cha-ChaMagnolias for Ever - Claude François
40 (10,10,10,10)40 (10,10,10,10)80ContemporaryWhat About Us - Pink
The Last Dance
Agustín & Candice50.33%FreestyleShape of My Heart - Sting
Lenni-Kim & Marie49.67%FreestyleForever Young - Alphaville

Dance chart

CoupleWeek 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Week 8Week 9Week 10
Agustín & CandiceSambaContemporaryArgentine TangoRumbaFoxtrot
Cha-Cha-Cha RelayPaso DobleQuickstepSambaJazz BroadwaySalsaPaso DobleJiveSambaPaso DobleFreestyle
Lenni-Kim & MarieQuickstepSambaWaltz / ContemporaryJiveTango
Cha-Cha-Cha RelayRumbaFoxtrotCha-Cha-ChaPaso DobleJiveJiveContemporaryWaltzQuickstepFreestyle
Tatiana & ChristopheSambaContemporaryArgentine TangoRumbaJive
Cha-Cha-Cha RelayQuickstepCha-Cha-ChaPaso DobleRumbaSalsaWaltzPaso Doble / RumbaCha-Cha-ChaContemporary
Élodie & ChristianCha-Cha-ChaRumbaTangoViennese WaltzQuickstep
Cha-Cha-Cha RelayFoxtrotRumbaSambaContemporaryQuickstepRumbaFoxtrot
Joy & AnthonyRumbaCha-Cha-ChaContemporaryFoxtrotQuickstep
Cha-Cha-Cha RelaySambaPaso DobleCha-Cha-ChaArgentine TangoJive
Camille & HajibaFoxtrotRumbaContemporaryJivePaso Doble
Cha-Cha-Cha RelayWaltzArgentine TangoPaso Doble
Sinclair & DenitsaSambaFoxtrotQuickstepTangoRumba
Cha-Cha-Cha RelayJive
Arielle & MaximePaso DobleFoxtrotTangoRumba
Hapsatou & JordanArgentine TangoFoxtrotBollywood
Vincent & KatrinaRumbaFoxtrot

Ratings

ShowEpisodeAir dateViewers
(millions)
Rating/share
Viewers over 4
Rating/share
Housewives under 50
Weekly
Viewer
rank
Note
1"Top 10 Perform (Week 1)"14 October 20174.15422.7%32%1[2]
2"Top 10 Perform (Week 2)"21 October 20173.96719.9%/2[3]
3"Top 9 Perform (Week 3)"28 October 20174.08920.6%29%1[4]
4"Top 8 Perform (Week 4)"2 November 20174.59520.5%25%1[5]
5"Top 7 Perform (Week 5)"11 November 20174.06418.8%29.5%3[6]
6"Top 7 Perform (Week 6)"18 November 20174.10919.8%28%2[7]
7"Top 6 Perform (Week 7)"25 November 20173.80318.5%/3[8]
8"Top 5 Perform (Week 8)"2 December 20173.77117.9%25%2[9]
9"Top 4 Perform (Week 9)"9 December 20174.69223.1%29%1[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nicolas Archambault : Qui est le nouveau juré de Danse avec les stars ?.
  2. Web site: Audiences prime: Pour son lancement "Danse avec les stars 8" au plus bas sur TF1 à égalité avec "Commissaire Magellan" sur France 3. 15 October 2017. Jean-Marc Morandini. 15 October 2017.
  3. Web site: Audiences TV: Michel Sardou sur France 2 écrase "Danse avec les stars" sur TF1. 22 October 2017. 20 Minutes. 22 October 2017.
  4. Web site: Audiences TV du samedi 28 octobre 2017 : Danse avec les stars récupère le leadership, les 25 ans de Taratata devant Commissaire Magellan. 29 October 2017. Toute la télé. 29 October 2017.
  5. Web site: Audiences TV : Danse avec les stars (TF1) en tête, retour en petite forme pour Secrets d'Histoire (France 2). 3 November 2017. Programme-TV. 2 November 2017.
  6. Web site: Audiences : France/Nouvelle Zélande et "Crime dans les Alpilles" infligent un plaquage à "Danse avec les stars". 12 November 2017. OZAP.com. 11 November 2017.
  7. Web site: Audiences : "Meurtres à Sarlat" leader d'une courte tête devant le rugby et "Danse avec les stars", France 5 en forme. 19 November 2017. OZAP.com. 19 November 2017.
  8. Web site: Audiences : "Mongeville" de retour leader devant le rugby, "Danse avec les stars" en baisse. 26 November 2017. OZAP.com. 26 November 2017.
  9. Web site: Audiences : "Mongeville" leader, nouveau plus bas historique pour "Danse avec les stars", France 5 leader TNT. 2 December 2017. OZAP.com. 3 December 2017.
  10. Web site: Audiences : "DALS" leader en nette hausse, "Mongeville" très puissant sur France 3, M6 devant France 2. 9 December 2017. OZAP.com. 10 December 2017.