Dancing with The Stars Season 20
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Season 20
Mar 16, 2015
Celebrate Dancing with the Stars Season 20, the 10th-anniversary edition! Featuring stars like Rumer Willis, Riker Lynch, and Noah Galloway, this season delivered inspiring performances and Rumer’s emotional victory with Val Chmerkovskiy.
Season 20 of Dancing with the Stars celebrated a major milestone as the show’s 10th anniversary season. The lineup of 12 new celebrities included U.S. Army veteran Noah Galloway, The Bachelor star Chris Soules, actress Rumer Willis, singer Riker Lynch, and gymnast Nastia Liukin. With beloved pros like Derek Hough, Val Chmerkovskiy, and Sharna Burgess returning, the competition promised an exciting mix of talent, creativity, and emotional storytelling.
Rumer Willis and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy quickly became frontrunners, captivating audiences with their technical precision and raw emotional performances. Riker Lynch and Allison Holker brought a high-energy rockstar vibe to the competition, while Noah Galloway, paired with Sharna Burgess, inspired viewers with his determination and powerful routines despite his injuries from military service. Nastia Liukin and Derek Hough also wowed the judges with their technical brilliance, though scheduling challenges tested their partnership.
In a gripping finale, Rumer and Val emerged victorious, earning the Mirrorball Trophy with their flawless freestyle and consistent excellence throughout the season. Riker and Allison finished as runners-up, with Noah and Sharna taking third place. Rumer’s win was celebrated as a crowning achievement for Val, who secured his first Mirrorball Trophy, and it marked a defining moment for the show’s landmark season.