One reason I stayed away for so many years was its focus on ballroom and the fact that so many talented dancers didn’t end up winning.

Now, I know coming onto the show with dance experience is always controversial, and I usually agree. I think anyone who comes onto the show with zero dance experience and then learns quickly enough to match the pros deserves the Mirrorball trophy over someone with years of experience.

However, in some seasons, there were standout STARS who 100% deserved the trophy. Either they were leagues above everyone else, or there was no dance newbie who was truly blowing everyone away. Yet, they still lost!

Since the new season is around the corner, I think now is the perfect time to revisit all the ones that got away!

A dance duo performs energetically on a lit stage; the man in a sleek dark suit, the woman in a sparkling fringed dress

Two people are performing a ballroom dance on a stage. One wears a fringed dress, the other a blazer with a headband

Two dancers perform passionately on stage. The woman wears a flowing gown, while the man is dressed in a stylish shirt and pants with suspenders

Two individuals in elegant, matching white outfits stand confidently on stage, smiling under bright lights

Three people on stage: a man in a suit holds a card, a woman in an elegant dress holds a microphone, and another man gestures enthusiastically

Dancing couple performing on stage; the woman wears a sparkling top and fringed pants, the man is in a black outfit, kneeling as part of the dance

Two people seated in chairs at an event, one wearing a black shirt, the other in a light blazer and shorts, holding hands and listening intently

Two dancers in glamorous attire pose on stage after a performance. The atmosphere is elegant with a spotlight and audience in the background

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