Dance Your Ass Off
Dance Your Ass Off is a reality competition series on the Oxygen Network hosted by Marissa Jaret Winokur in the first season, then Melanie Brown in season two. Similar to the set up of Dancing with the Stars competitors are paired with a professional dancers in hope of impressing judges and the viewing audience. However, each of the twelve contestants are also hoping to lose weight during the process. It premiered on June 29, 2009. The medical doctor is Rob Huizenga from The Biggest Loser. The season premiere brought in 4.3 million viewers making it the most watched show in history of Oxygen Network. In the judges panel are Danny Teeson, a lifestyle coach and dancing expert, actress Lisa Ann Walter, and professional dancer Mayte Garcia, who only appeared as a guest judge for a week in season 2.
Details
First Aired: 6/29/2009
Languages: English
Created by: Lisa Ann Walter
Type: Scripted
Production
Seasons
Season 1
The first season of Dance Your Ass Off aired from June 29, 2009 to September 7, 2009. It aired on the Oxygen Network. It was the only season to feature Marissa Jaret Winokur as host. The show featured twelve overweight contestants competing to dance and lose weight. The medical doctor was Rob Huizenga from the USA Biggest Loser. For this season, the judges were Danny Teeson, Lisa Ann Walter and Mayte Garcia. On the finale, Ruben defeated Pinky and Shayla to become the first ever Dance Your Ass Off champion.
Season 2
The second season of Dance Your Ass Off aired from June 7, 2010 to August 30, 2010. This season introduced Melanie Brown as the new host. This was also the first season feature a rotating guest judge every week, with regulars Danny Teeson and Lisa Ann Walter. Like the first season, twelve contestants competed in a dance and weight loss competition. On the finale, Latoya defeated Adamme & Michael to become the second Dance Your Ass Off champion.
