Dancer Cheryl Burke (II) was the first professional dance partner to win two seasons (back-to back). She and former 98 Degrees member, Drew Lachey won season 2. In season 3, she and NFL legend Emmitt Smith won. Julianne Hough became the second professional dance partner to complete such a task. She and Apolo Ohno won season 4 and she and underdog Helio Castroneves closely beat out Melanie Brown (I) for the Season 5 title.
Julianne Hough is the youngest professional dancer ever to have competed and win the overall title on the show at age 18 (season 4) with Apolo Ohno, and at age 19 (season 5) with Helio Castroneves.
Cody Linley is the youngest celebrity contestant to compete on the show. Cloris Leachman is the oldest.
Misty May-Treanor is the first celebrity contestant in the shows history to drop out off the competition due to injury.
Kelly Monaco was the first winner of 'Dancing With The Stars'.
Emmitt Smith was the very first athlete to win on the show.
