Top 20 Dancing with the Stars Couples of All Time

[@MsMojo]

Which “DWTS” pair is YOUR all-time favorite? Let us know below, and check out our video of the Top 10 Best Contemporary Dances on Dancing with the Stars: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJa5qaZri69ggtE

[@aidenmarple6437]

Suggestion: Top 20 worst dancing with the stars couples of all time

[@tracytrebilcox]

You got this one correct. Maks and Mel were sublime.

[@jennym2276]

My all time favorite was Maks and Mel B. He does well with the Mels but prefered the first one.

[@mariataylor9643]

I enjoyed Amber Riley and Derek Hough as a couple

[@janetmrakovich883]

Absolutely Maks and Mel(Olympic champion Mel)

[@MichaelD343]

Meryl and Maks will always be the best...by far. They were just perfect.

[@writepaw]

I also loved Cheryl Burke & Gilles Marini (their Argentine Tango and other routines were fire)🔥♥️

[@andreaelizabeth5494]

Didn’t they have a routine that involved a bed and have the first “10” of the season

[@drkjourney1]

I listed Cheryl & Giles also. You can’t make an all time greatest DWTS pairing list and not have her on here without either Giles or Drew. This list was all over the place.😩🤣

[@nickrachjames]

They are the couple I was looking to be in this group. 😕

[@charlestoti2252]

Shawn Johnson deserved a spot and deserved to be a 2-time champion. She was amazing and Underscored in season 8 and All Stars.

[@ginnydesain3118]

YNeed to recruit Robin Roberts and Nichael Stayhan

[@lindalou6808]

She was a single.

[@jessw9043]

Totally agree. I think I screamed at the TV so much in season 8 because of the judges that I wanted to boycott DWTS if Shawn didn't get her mirror ball trothy at the end. She had great friendship with both of her partners and she took the criticism not only from the judges but when her partners needed too like a pro she is. She should of gotten the mirror ball trophy in All Stars too.

[@myratravin9588]

Meryl and Max were sublime! #1 for sure. ❤

[@diva8717]

Amber Riley deserves to be on here and Nyle DeMarco should have been way higher up on the list considering he couldn't even hear the music he was dancing to.

[@lauraakers3566]

Amber and Heather were both robbed.

[@dawns.427]

Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke for certain should have been on this list, Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark as well!!

[@bfly5990]

❤

[@kunzitecarrie1055]

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE MAKS AND MERYL!!!!!!!!!!!

[@anitamachado1564]

Max and Merly, Brandy...Kelly & Derick....Cheryl & two of her partners

[@deniselovesglitter]

This list is ridiculously incomplete without Cheryl Burke.

[@drkjourney1]

Exactly. It’s insane not to have her on here at all. Plus Julianne & Helio should’ve also been listed.

[@lynnhardigree2806]

Agree!

[@jamesburton.3336]

​@@drkjourney1😢

[@ritajohansson582]

MEL B + MAKS ARE MISSING????

[@ritajohansson582]

Where is JULIANNE + HELIO???

[@rockirhodes5941]

NAILED IT!!! Max & Meryl we’re the HOTTEST, most lit couple still to this day!! Nothing beats their tango, or the chemistry between them!!

[@abornbuyer]

My two favorites are definitely Nyle and Peta they had me in tears when they shut the sound off during one of their performances so you could understand what Nyle was feeling when he danced. Then my equally favorite couple was Derek and Bindi who also brought me to tears at the end of their dance routines Derek displayed a photo of Bindi and her dad Steve as a surprise to Bindi. I balled my eyes out in that episode. Both of these couples were phenomenal and I just loved watching them perform.

[@ilovejesusforever8369]

My son is deaf so I had a great respect for him ❤!

[@heidicb86]

Bindi kept crying and talking about her dad. I think she used that as a way for people to feel sorry for her and vote for her.

[@ceciliaSF-TX]

Mark Ballas and Page VanZant, the wrestler, they were extra fabulous. They had several truly memorable dances & were great throughout the season. Mark always liked to dance on the edge & always produced extraordinary dances.

[@pattieborelli3601]

Giles Marini & Cheryl...hands down one of the best

[@EveCenaFan123]

I’m surprised shawn Johnson wasn’t on the list she was amazing

[@janetmrakovich883]

Agreed. She should've been a two time champion. She never missed a step in any of her dances. They were all amazing!!!

[@lyndao320]

Maks with Mel B should have been on this list. Their Paso Doble was the best one of all time.

[@caspianblue4141]

I agree!

[@janderson5224]

Yes! Their paso was HOT!

[@badfem]

I knew they'd forget about them smh

[@annlaroche1526]

Totally agree

[@ritajohansson582]

Mel B + Maks for #1 spot!!**

[@teheyepatch]

My all-time favorites are still Emmitt Smith and Cheryl Burke. That man's smile and charisma still get me. (Can you tell I stopped watching the show ages ago? 😆)

[@jassyjones]

Finally some Corbin and karina love but I’m surprised Derek and amber weren’t on the list

[@DylanXCII]

writing this before I watch. If Meryl & Maks are not number 1 we RIOT!

[@audreycampbell9483]

What about Cheryl Burke and Gilles Marini and their Paso Doble? I thought that would be on the list🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hayleydouglas]

You missed out Amber Riley + Derek Hough, Nev Schulman + Jenna Johnson, Charli D'Amelio + Mark Ballas, Daniel Durant + Britt Stewart, Shawn Johnson + Mark Ballas, Joey Fatone + Kym Johnson and Donny Osmond + Kym Johnson

[@glopop5282]

Completely agree!!!

[@peaceandlove33]

Nev was such a pleasant surprise!

[@LoriPeace]

Didn't one of the judges say, after the group dances with the four final couples in Donny Osmond's season (s9), that he momentarily forgot that there weren't four professional dancers, because of how well Donny matched with the three pros? The four finalists were Donny and three women celebs. Or maybe it was during the week 7 team tango with two other celebs, but again both women, but I'm pretty sure that the comment was made -- just can't find the video.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Apolo and julianne were a brilliant team 🎉🎊

[@goldenheart3887]

Me: “It’s going to be Meryl and Maks at #1 isn’t it.” Me, when #1 hit: “Called it.”

[@caspianblue4141]

Stacy Keibler & Tony Dovolani from season 2 are unforgettable and should have made this list.

[@nicolelylewis]

yes on all of Derek's pairings on here! Amber and Derek could have been on here too...but I do agree that him and Bindi had the best chemistry out of all of his partners ❤

[@jimbobinman]

Alfonso and Whitney were my favorites. The Carlton dance has to be the #1 routine of all time.

[@edithdultra8732]

Agree, I keep waiting for Cheryl Burke to perform… she was one of an outstanding dancer a joy to watch.

[@Mr.Magic4ever]

You definitely should have put Amber Riley and Derek Hough on this list.

[@Makeji]

Um, no.

[@kennyerickson7395]

Good thing I saw this comment before I watched the video. Will not be watching the video now.

[@drkjourney1]

Totally agree. That pairing was superb!

[@diegocastaneda2655]

Exactly! One of the most iconic victories in the history of the show.

[@trish983]

Seriously. I didn’t understand why they didn’t pick Amber and Derek. Their chemistry was so intense, my friends & my son thought something romantic was happening between those two & maybe something did, who knows. Amber killed it that season and won. They briefly showed her and Derek at the beginning of the video, I’m shocked they were not in the countdown. On paper they seem like an odd pair but after seeing their performances, Amber proved not only is she a phenomenal singer but can dance as well & her chemistry with Derek was off the charts. They worked very well together. Honestly that’s the only season I watched till the end.

[@annt.422]

Max and Meryl "Viennese waltz "was also one of the best.

[@Bexab53]

Definitely thought Amy Purdy and Derek Hough should’ve been mentioned. I thought they were incredible

[@NunyaBizness2.0]

That water routine with Milo was SICK!

[@stepheboyd17]

So sad to learn of Len’s passing this week. A great judge. Always fair and funny. At peace

[@leronmorton521]

Zendaya,, Kelly PIckler, Mya , Amber we're my favorite female dancers 👍👍

[@4bsfun682]

Meryl and Max Ruled, Val did a great Tango with her too. Zendaya and Val would be my #2 and for #3 it would be Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas #4 Rumor and Val

[@jillkoop5682]

I totally agree with your picks. I can't believe they left Shawn out.

[@elizabethkeatley5010]

Cheryl and Emmett Smith, and julieanne and Helio Castroneves deserved to be on the list of the BEST

[@leapintothewild]

NO! You act like only the last few seasons matter! You missed one of the best couples of all -- Hélio Castroneves and Julianne Hough in season 5. Pick any performance, and we were all in love!

[@TBG891]

I think Sharna and Noah should've had an honorable mention at least. As someone who had his arm and leg amputated and still made it to third place was amazing. He and sharna were great together and their freestyle/contemporary always touched my heart

[@nathelondon3719]

Milo Manheim was 17. I repeat 17. And he had to LEAD in 8 difference dance styles, smiling and having a good time. Can anyone name another 17 yr old male that can do that? Over 90% said he should have won.

[@theblackluna7883]

Zendaya in season 16 (16 YO)... young ones... perfect dancers.

[@heidm4578]

He's such a good dancer!

[@jessedellross3245]

Kelly monico deserves a spot on this list. She is the first champion and the first underdog. Her season was incredible to watch

[@allison3852]

What season was she on

[@lizzybethnj617]

@@allison3852 season 1

[@lilliangraham9850]

her ,Melissa rycroft and Paige and mark

[@thejerk95]

Yes, and I know her former soap opera producer. So I’m just a little prejudice about Kelly.

[@wendyeskelin8765]

She was on 2 seasons. I loved her on both.

[@collegeluvr]

Drew and Cheryl not in the top 20!?! Are you kidding me?

[@mckenna8663]

Right??😮

[@duckducknight]

Kellie & Derek had the best routine freestyle ever! Derek always seems to bring out the best in any partner & with a competitor who had no dance/acting experience. Whitney & Alfonso had the most chemistry, while Jennifer Grey & Derek & Kelly Monaco & Tony D had great routines,

[@puryalbino3687]

I wS blown away with Kellies core strength in their free style. Wow!!!!

[@dessimarie6]

I think Charli and Mark will always be my favorites. Such a beautiful sibling-like chemistry and obvious winners from the beginning!

[@mariamrizvi3765]

Definitely agree with the number one pick. Meryl and Maks were the best. Val and Janel should be on this list, and also Shawn and Derek.

[@rachelh1720]

yes shawn and derek were absolute gold and deserved to win the all-star season so much

[@amandatolleson7740]

I stills go back to this day 8/18/24 to watch Maks and Meryl! So thrilled to see them as #1. But all of these dancers were spot on. Maks and Meryl stole America’s hearts! Was so deserving!!!

[@MrsT440]

I can see why all of those couples made the list, but my favorites are Evan Lysacek and Anna Trebunskaya, followed by Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson Herjavec.

[@hiddentreasureskc]

Loved Derek and Bindi!

[@leronmorton521]

The incredible Nomani was Just sensational and I was gluded to the screen every week 🧐😅😅

[@marcellaaldama8896]

Although I’m not necessarily a fan of his, I still think Mario Lopez and Karina should have been on your list. In fact, it seems like the early favorites never make these or other people’s lists.

[@michaelwhitehouse7342]

Hello Marcella. How are you doing today, I hope you're having a great day over there? I would love to know more about you and be good friends if only you don't mind.

[@mckenna8663]

Their "the way you look tonight" is probably the sexist dance on this show..ever

[@misseagle39]

My faves were Rumer & Derek, Alfonso & Whitney and Jennifer & Derek. Meryl was brilliant tho ❤

[@garryspeiran4374]

how could you have missed derik and amy purdy . their 3rd dance still brings tears to my eyes. there will nevr be another pair that will come close to what they accomplished !!

[@leronmorton521]

Alfonso was just incredible and so glad he won the mirror ball 👍👍

[@ninagonzalez5046]

I loved Emmett and cheryl burke

[@sharoncraig9816]

That Fàbulous Cowboy Emmett Smith and the gorgeous Cheryl Burke in their famous " Cowboy" Dance . SOOO PEŔFECT! WOW !!

[@kristieproudfoot3966]

Max and Meryl were the best ever.

[@michaelwhitehouse7342]

Hello Kristie. How are you doing today, I hope you're having a great day over there? I would love to know more about you and be good friends if only you don't mind.

[@ivpetr4544]

Rumers inner growth and fantastic dances were the strongest for me ❤

[@ceciliaSF-TX]

I agree that Cheryll Burke should be on this list. It almost seems like there is something against her as she wasn’t invited to the episode where they memorialized Len Goodman.

[@maggiedrew853]

It's so hard to narrow it down this much, but honestly you guys nailed this. I feel like you got a lot of the all time greats!

[@mincho7573]

Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark should be on this list. Uggg.

[@jennipeach2565]

Meryl and Maks...my absolute favorites ❤

[@bennymora3086]

All of these couples dance better than me, no wonder I’m jealous!😮🕺

[@conniefunk2196]

Me too 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ashleynicole6913]

I still go back and watch Maks and Meryl!

[@kateberns3988]

What about Amy Purdy??? She danced on prosthetic legs!!!

[@sunniefore6486]

Also missing is Max & Layla Ali... The chemistry of those 2 are unmatched!

[@rebekahelliott5297]

I agree thr list is incomplete without Cheryl. And I have to add without Amy Purdy and Derek. I mean seriously! She was a double amputee!! And never receive any score lower than an 8 from the judges. Her performance average of 27.9 out of 30 is among the top ten of the highest ever on the show's history (with Davis' 28.4 average being the highest ever). It was mind boggling to watch!! And Derek showed amazing skill and innovation in working around issues! Max had always been my favorite male professional for his skill in the sexy latin ballroom dances but I really liked Derek as a kind and encouraging teacher who consistently got results and worked amazingly well in some really challenging situations. He reminded me of my music teacher who took on teaching me a musical instrument despite severe hand deformities and we found a way. I'm not saying they should be on the list because of her physical handicap, because that is just the uplifting icing on the cake when knowing what was being overcome but they deserved to win based on routines alone. If you didn't know her story and just watched the dances you would never have guessed. Truthfully, though these are so many brilliant couple, and it's not that I think anyone you choose didn't deserve to get the kudos but there were several pairs that deserved it more.

[@gymfan95]

meryl and maks, hands down ofc. :D

[@drkjourney1]

I get why Meryl & Maks got the top, though I could argue several other couples. But to not have Shawn & Derek in at least the top 3 is nuts. Cheryl & Giles or Drew, Mario & Karina, Amber & Derek, Maks & Mel B…like…this entire list was a head scratcher. It started off bad ranking Julianne & Apollo at freaking 18. No Helio listed. And Normani any lower than top 5 is criminal. You’d do better to break these type of lists up by the two decades. Imagine not having one Cheryl Burke couple on a greatest DWTS couple pairing list. Insanity. 😩🤣

[@newlife8610]

Marel & Max are the best of the best!!!! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@sheilagaskill2740]

Kelly Pickler was the best non professionals..Derrick and Kelly …they were magic together!

[@zoenoelle8844]

i watched all of zendaya and val's performances today and i was so amazed! they did great in their season!

[@lucyjune]

Donny Osmond was my all-time favorite. He may not have been the best dancer, but his electric personality and his joy were so infectious. And he did win.

[@LouiseLeeper]

Derek Hough was The Most Amazing Professional Dancer! I voted for him each season! Glad he's a judge now.

[@Shyaporn]

I realize you're afraid of being accused of recency bias, but leaving Charli D'Amelio and Mark Ballas off this list is ridiculous. D'Amelio is a generational dancer.

[@AdriR89]

Meryl & Maks, Gilles & Cheryl, Riker & Allison, Katherine & Mark, Corbin & Karina, Nyles & Peta, & Jordan & Lindsay are my favorites!!!

[@angelaholmes8888]

Kellie and Derek were a great team 🙂🔥🔥🔥

[@mmsharonmm]

Meryl and Maks #1. RIP Len.

[@seanbyers6916]

I think that Jennifer Grey did so wonderfully and it was so good and respectful how much she dedicated her performance in remembrance towards her ‘Dirty Dancing’ costar Patrick Swayze

[@aidenmarple6437]

Every couple on this list should be on a future all stars season (except the ones who’ve already been on in season 15 ofc)

[@melodied4314]

Val and Laurie were fantastic. Maks and Meryl deserving of #1.

[@josy4578]

Amber and derek was just perfect!

[@danielreher1987]

Nyle DiMarco and Bindi Irwin and Zendaya will always be my favorite celebrity dancer's.

[@ashleyadamo8721]

Val & Rumer def my fav!!! But Charli & Mark pretty darn good too!!

[@maddiecorder6114]

james and peta, riker and allison, whitney & milo… the list goes on and on for all my favorites

[@shawndarixey4678]

I thought Amber Riley's freestyle dance was amazing with Derek Hough.

[@lisamoore8408]

For sure Maks and Meryl were show stoppers and were perfection on the dance floor. I loved Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark and Cheryl Burke and Gilles Marini. Cheryl for sure should be on the list.

[@donnakubiski5572]

Bindi and Derek and Jordan and Lindsay are my top two in either order. And your number one of Meryl and Maks did not surprise me, but they were not my favorites at all. She was one of those stars who had dance experience and I always thought it was an unfair advantage. Sad to hear of Len's passing. RIP

[@shelleystevens4737]

JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson had some fabulous dances--many routines had perfect scores! Choreography was out of this world! Costumes and performances were sizzling hot! Great female pairing!

[@carolbeeton1587]

I can't believe you did not include Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough -- best couple ever.

[@samanthacampbell375]

What about Cheryl Burke and Drew Lache? Save Horse Ride a Cowboy routine lives rent free in my head!

[@lovingdensi2467]

Rumer and Val were my favorite.

[@michellefarrell4493]

I think you missed someone else. Donny Osmond was another great dancer. And don't forget, he also won a mirror ball trophy.

[@stephaniebarrett8057]

The season the Julianne and her boyfriend was one of the best and sexiest I have ever watched. She is an AMAZING dancer. She should have won more.

[@DisneyDiva93]

Great list! I think I would have put Milo and Whitney a bit higher though, they were phenominal.

[@cynthiahaynes8788]

Wow - no Mel B & Maks!!

[@thejerk95]

Meryl easily #1.

[@cherylparker6097]

I would have loved to see Max and Mel B

[@Memelord2020]

My favorite is Charli D'Amelio and Mark Ballas

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

BEST ALL TIME COUPLE - Nyle and Peta! For sure! 🕺💃

[@maryjohnson3025]

James and Sharna were the most stunning couple in DWTS history. Their free style was and still is unmatched.

[@cindiemoore2530]

Derek and Kelly’s quick step was mesmerizing best dance ever❤

[@butterfly51600]

They were great, loved it

[@rosiedebevc1952]

This is incomplete with Cheryl Burke