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The highly anticipated return of Dancing With The Stars commenced
with host Daryl Somers introducing his co-host, Sonia Kruger, who
looked absolutely stunning in Alex Perry with matching diamante
shoes.

Daryl introduced this season's newest Dancing with the Stars cast,
four of whom were paired with new dancers to the series : Gary Sweet
and his partner Eliza, Tamsyn Lewis and her partner newcomer Arsen,
Tom Waterhouse and Alana, Amanda Keller and her partner Csaba, Fiona
Falkiner and Serghei, Anthony Koutoufides and his partner Natalie,
Kerry Armstrong and her partner newcomer Christopher, Home & Away's
Chris Hemsworth and his partner newcomer Abbey Ross, Arianne and
partner Carmelo and finally, Andrew Gaze and his partner newcomer
Linda.

Welcoming our judges, (from left to right) Todd, Helen, Paul and
Mark were excited to be involved in this series' fun and frivolity!

Up first we welcomed actor Gary Sweet, who was dressed in all black,
and Eliza Campagna to the floor dancing the cha cha cha to the
classic hit, Addicted to Love by Robert Palmer. Todd mentioned Gary
should work on his bodyline and posture after making a comment on
his apparent nervousness. The always glamorous Helen also mentioned
his posture. Paul complimented on his facial gestures and Mark
said "great effort, well done!"

Scores: Todd 4, Helen 5, Paul 5, Mark 5 - 19

An incredibly nervous Tamsyn Lewis in a flowing powder blue gown and
Arsen Kishishian took to the floor dancing the waltz and excited the
crowd. Paul mentioned she was oozing confidence and build on the
partnership. Helen commented it was a really good start but
to "watch the height in her top" (part of her body).

scores: Todd 7, Helen 7, Paul 7, Mark 8 - 29

The effervescent bare-chested beginner, Tom Waterhouse in ruffled
royal blue outfit and Alana Patience put a chair to great use while
dancing the cha cha cha accompanied by the sensual tune, Senorita by
Justin Timberlake. The judges seemed taken aback by the couples
debut remarking with "sex on legs" and Mark "great look, great
energy".

scores: Todd 8, Helen 7, Paul 6, Mark 7 - 28

Amanda Keller dressed in an elegant maroon and scarlet gown and
Csaba Szirmai took the floor with an emotionally charged rendition
of the waltz. Helen said to work on the rise and fall, work on feet
and ankles technically. Todd told her she was the first contestant
to show the nerves and to work on the carriage and upper body.

scores: Todd 4, Helen 5, Paul 5, Mark 5 - 19

In a stunning sparkly fringed frock the sassy Fiona Falkiner and
Serghei Bolgarshii dramatically took to the island themed dance
floor with accompanied music, dancing the cha cha cha. Both Mark and
Todd mentioned Fiona's stage sexiness but that she needs to work on
her upper body.

scores: Todd 3, Helen 5, Paul 6, Mark 6 - 20

Footballer Anthony (Kouta) Koutoufidis and Natalie Lowe took to the
floor, gracefully tackling the waltz. The couple managed to impress
Kouta's wife and mum who were in the studio audience. Helen remarked
on their potential and great choice of music, with "smooth
movement", a "good first attempt".

scores: Todd 6, Helen 8, Paul 6, Mark 7 - 27

Kerry Armstrong who was witty and down-to-earth, and dressed in a
light blue sparkly number with her partner Christopher Ryan took to
the floor, with a cheeky cha cha cha. Todd mentioned Kerry looked
like she was having fun out there, but to relax and breathe! Helen
really enjoyed it... but to "watch arms and hand and timing!"

scores: Todd 7, Helen 7, Paul 6, Mark 7 - 27

Home and Away's hunk Chris Hemsworth and partner Abbey Ross seemed
at ease with the waltz and managed to excite the crowd with their
inaugural effort. Paul spoke about enjoyment thought the nerves had
got the better of Chris tonight. Mark mentioned the height
difference between the two with some tips on posture and
choreography.

scores: Todd 5, Helen 5, Paul 4, Mark 4 - 18

Sultry chess player Arianne Caoili dressed in an electric blue
fringed frock with sparkles and Carmelo Pizzino sizzled onto the
floor with a sassy cha cha cha. Helen mentioned she was a natural,
think they're "going to do very well", although that has been
the "kiss of death" in the past.

scores: Todd 7, Helen 9, Paul 8, Mark 8 - 32

Basketballer Andrew Gaze thankfully made his mother proud with his
brave, graceful and humourous efforts with partner Linda De Nicola
dancing the waltz. In a surpise ending, all the male contestants ran
onto the floor to congratulate Andrew in true basketball winner
style! Check out the photos of that moment.

Todd was impressed and exclaimed, "I loved watching you!" and it
was "pure entertainment", Mark joined him and said, "there was
something Strictly Ballroom about your effort tonight."

scores: Todd 8, Helen 6, Paul 8, Mark 8 - 30

So next week, the competition will really start to get hot with the
first round of departures although the glitz and the glamour will
remain!