Kim Kardashian on Dancing with the Stars
Kim Kardashian was a contestant on the seventh season of Dancing with the Stars, which aired in 2008 on ABC. She was paired with professional dancer Mark Ballas. The show is produced by BBC Studios and Live To Shine, with executive producers including Rob Wade and Andrea Schroder. Kardashian's participation brought significant viewership to the franchise, which is broadcast in over 50 countries and distributed by Disney+ in many markets Dancing with the Stars official overview.
Kardashian finished in second place in the finale alongside Mark Ballas, behind winners Brooke Burke and Derek Hough. The season featured a judging panel including Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli. Voting was conducted through phone, text, and online platforms, with the finale drawing an estimated 20 million viewers in the United States Dancing with the Stars official overview.
Earnings and Financial Impact
Reports indicate Kardashian earned a reported $125,000 for her appearance on the seventh season of Dancing with the Stars. Her participation coincided with the early growth of the Kardashian-Jenner brand, which later expanded into cosmetics, shapewear, and mobile gaming. The franchise is managed by SKIMS, SKKN BY KIM, and Kim Kardashian Beauty, with distribution through retailers and direct-to-consumer channels Dancing with the Stars official overview.
The appearance is credited with boosting Kardashian's public profile ahead of the launch of Keeping Up with the Kardashians on E! Entertainment Television in 2007. The show ran for 20 seasons and generated an estimated $500 million in total revenue for the Kardashian-Jenner family through licensing, endorsements, and spin-off series Dancing with the Stars official overview.
Performance Record and Legacy
Kardashian and Mark Ballas performed multiple routines including a Jive, a Rumba, and a Freestyle during the season. Their highest score was 27 out of 30 on the Jive, while their lowest was 21 out of 30 on the Cha-Cha-Cha. The judges' scores were combined with audience votes to determine weekly rankings Dancing with the Stars official overview.
Dancing with the Stars remains one of the highest-rated reality competition series in U.S. television history. The franchise has produced over 30 seasons, with winners including celebrities from entertainment, sports, and public life. The show is distributed by Disney+ internationally and continues to feature rotating professional dancers and judges Dancing with the Stars official overview.