After ten grueling weeks, "Dancing with the Stars" is ready to crown its All-Star champ! Monday night, the top three finalists -- Shawn Johnson, Kelly Monaco and Melissa Rycroft -- hit the ballroom in full force, but only one couple received back-to-back perfect scores.
Former "Bachelorettte" Melissa Rycroft and partner Tony Dovolani, the only pair without a Mirror Ball on their mantle, came out on top with a perfect 60 out of 60. Rycroft's contemporary freestyle had judge Carrie Ann Inaba raving, "You took a humongous risk this evening, but with risks come rewards. You hit the jackpot!""Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars" Week 8 welcomed yet another, never-before-seen format to the ballroom. On top of their partner routine, couples were challenged to perform a trio dance with an eliminated pro or member of the "DWTS" troupe.
Former "Bachelorette" Melissa Rycroft "rose" to the occasion, scoring perfect 10s throughout the evening. Her graceful quickstep earned praise from judge Bruno Tonioli, who compared her performance with Tony Dovolani to that of "Ann Miller and Gene Kelly. It was as good as the best America has ever produced." Troupe member Henry Byalikov joined Melissa and Tony for a trio Paso Doble, earning her the "most impressed" award from judge Len Goodman.
Week seven of "Dancing with the Stars" brought a fusion of dances to the ballroom. Each team was challenged to combine two forms of dance, including the Rumba, Foxtrot, Samba, Cha Cha, Tango, Quickstep and Paso Doble.
Although pro Derek Hough was out with a neck injury, partner Shawn Johnson landed at the top of the leader board this week. Shawn's original partner, Mark Ballas, stepped in and they went on to score a 30 out of 30 for their Tango, turned Paso Doble.Former “Bachelor” star Melissa Rycroft stepped back onto the dance floor on Monday night, despite suffering from head and neck injuries during a “Dancing with the Stars” rehearsal.
“I’m on a little medication right now, but I’m officially cleared to dance” she explained to the crowd before joining “Team Call Me Maybe” for a group freestyle dance number.“Dancing with the Stars: All Stars” contestant Melissa Rycroft is on the mend after suffering a head and neck injury during rehearsal on Sunday.
According to her rep, "Melissa Rycroft suffered an on set injury during yesterday’s Sunday camera blocking rehearsal and was immediately taken to the hospital. We can confirm Melissa was diagnosed with a disc herniation at the C4-C5 level of her cervical spine. At this time, Melissa’s ability to perform in tonight’s show will be a show time decision."She's now in her third trimester, ready to give birth in just a few short weeks. "The Bachelor's" Melissa Rycroft talks to "Extra" about pregnancy, parenting preparations, and her secret girl crush. Watch!
This fall, fans of "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" will see a new side of single-life, as former contestants live together in one big household, partying and hooking up. Hosted by Chris Harrison and former "Bachelor" participant Melissa Rycroft, these "Bachelor Pad" singles won't be lusting after a final rose -- they'll be chasing after a $250,000 grand prize!
Rycroft thinks anything can happen with these young, hot, and unattached singles living under the same roof. She even hints about games such as Strip Twister and backstabbing roommates. Watch a preview!
Former "Bachelor" winner Melissa Rycroft and her husband, Tye Strickland, are expecting.

"Apparently, Tye and I wanted to see how many life-changing events we could fit into one calendar year," Rycroft joked Wednesday on "Good Morning America." "From getting engaged, married, new job -- and we are now pregnant."


























