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Melissa Rycroft |
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Reality TV StarProfessional partner: Tony Dovolani
Melissa Rycroft Bio: Melissa Rycroft is a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader who became famous as the jilted "winner" of the spring 2009 season of The Bachelor, after nationally-acknowledged jackass Jason Mesnick chose her on the season finale and then dumped her on the reunion show.
Melissa was a last-minute Season 8 replacement for Nancy O'Dell, who injured her knee in rehearsals, and finished third overall with partner Tony Dovolani.
MELISSA RYCROFT'S SEASON 8 DANCING WITH THE STARS RESULTS
| Dance style | Scores | ||||
| Carrie | Len | Bruno | TOTAL | ||
| Week 1 | Waltz | 8 | 7 | 8 | 23 |
| Week 2 | Salsa | 9 | 8 | 9 | 26 |
| Week 3 | Foxtrot | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 |
| Week 4 | Lindy Hop | 10 | 9 | 10 | 29 |
| Week 5 | Paso Doble | 8 | 8 | 9 | 25 |
| Week 6 | Rumba | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 |
| Week 7 | Argentine Tango | 10 | 9 | 10 | 29 |
| Week 8 | Group Mambo* | 8 | 8 | 9 | 25* |
| Week 8 | Jive | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| Week 9 | Viennese Waltz | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 |
| Week 9 | Samba | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
| Semifinals | Quickstep | 9 | 10 | 9 | 28 |
| Semifinals | Cha Cha Cha | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 |
| Finals | Group Paso Doble | 10 | 9 | 10 | 29 |
| Finals | Freestyle | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 |
| Finals | Samba | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
* - Melissa was injured and couldn't compete in the group dance. DWTS pro Lacey Schwimmer took her place and Melissa received the group score.
