Willow Shields in season 20 was the youngest contestant to be announced to be competing on the show, at the age of 14. Cloris Leachman was the oldest at the age of 82 in season 7.
Sara Evans was the first contestant to drop out of the show. She wanted to spend time with her kids while she and her ex were going through a divorce circa October 2007.
Julianne Hough and Derek Hough are second cousins of Disney's "Austin & Ally" star Ross Lynch and contestant Riker Lynch. Their maternal grandmothers are sisters.
Cheryl Burke and Driton 'Tony' Dovolani have competed in more seasons than any other professional dancer. (Seasons 2-19)
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