Dancing with the Stars Couples Pose for Backstage Portraits

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KARINA & APOLO

Braaaains! Apolo Anton Ohno does his best zombie impression with pro-partner Karina Smirnoff after their cha-cha.

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MAKS & KIRSTIE

They may have finished second-to-last, but Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Kirstie Alley aren't letting it get to them, striking a smiley (for him) and glam (for her) shot after the show.

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CHELSIE & HELIO

No wonder they're in such a good mood! Chelsie Hightower and Helio Castroneves had the night's fourth-highest score with a Foxtrot that averaged 21.5 from the judges.

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DREW & ANNA

New uncle Drew Lachey and pro partner Anna Trebunksaya recover from their energetic foxtrot.

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PETA & GILLES

The night's second-highest scoring couple, Peta Murgatroyd and Gilles Marini, take a (very glam) breather after their foxtrot to Bobby Darin's "Call Me Irresponsible."

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EMMITT & CHERYL

No wonder they're surrounded: Emmitt Smith and Cheryl Burke had the night's best dance, earning 24.5 for their cha-cha to "Chain of Fools."

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JOEY & KYM

Joey Fatone leads the way (again) as he and partner Kym Johnson cha-cha their way backstage after taking the parquet.

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VAL & KELLY

Inaugural Dancing with the Stars winner Kelly Monaco shows that she's still got it (and loves to flaunt it in tiny costumes!) after her routine with partner Val Chmerkovskiy.

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SHAWN & DEREK

Former DWTS champ Shawn Johnson and pro partner Derek Hough stay close as they chat with reporters after their fourth-place performance.

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PAM & TRISTAN

No shirt? No problem! Lowest score? Problem. But although Pam Anderson and partner Tristan MacManus had the night's lowest score, she's still keeping a good attitude about it. "I promise I won't let you down," she told reporters after the show.

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BRISTOL & MARK

Sparkle on, Bristol! Palin and pro partner Mark Ballas pose cheerfully after taking the stage for their cha-cha.

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SABRINA & LOUIS

America voted – and it looks like they got it right! Cheetah Girl Sabrina Bryan – who was chosen by the public to compete – redeemed her seventh-place finish during her last outing by coming in third with partner Louis Van Amstel with a cha-cha to "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction.

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MELISSA & TONY

That's no gangster and his moll! That's Tony Dovolani and Melissa Rycroft, who performed a foxtrot to the sexy, brassy Sweet Charity hit, "Big Spender."

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KARINA & APOLO

First a zombie pose, now duck lips! The duo are on Dancing with the Stars to have fun. Need any more proof? They danced to LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem."

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THE HOT SEAT

Where are the judges? Don't worry, they didn't flee the ballroom. This pic was snapped before Carrie Anne Inaba, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli took their seats.

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