The thirteenth season of Dancing with the Stars Australia premiered live on 1 October 2013. Daniel MacPherson continued his role as main host of the show on Channel Seven. However, Melanie Brown had announced she wouldn't be returning for her second season as co-host, in order to pursue a judging role on America's Got Talent. Sunrise weather presenter, Edwina Bartholomew permanently replaced Brown for this season.
Todd McKenney and Helen Richey confirmed their returns as judges whilst, Joshua Horner resigned from the panel after two seasons. It was later revealed that two new judges will both replace Horner. Former champion and current Dancing with the Stars USA professional, Kym Johnson and actor/tap dancer Adam Garcia became the newest additions to the judges table, alongside McKenney and Richey.
This season featured twelve celebrity contestants. The celebrities were revealed on 27 August 2013, via the network's website, along with their professional partners on Today Tonight.
On 26 November 2013, Cosentino and professional partner, Jessica Raffa were announced as the winners, while Rhiannon Fish and Tina Arena finished in second and third place respectively.
The highest score each week is indicated in with a dagger (), while the lowest score each week is indicated in with a double-dagger ().
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Individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Todd McKenney, Kym Johnson, Helen Richey, Adam Garcia.
Couples performed either the cha-cha-cha, contemporary, or the foxtrot. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Jessica Raffa injured her back and was replaced by her friend, Sriani Argaet.
Couples performed either jazz, the jive, or the Viennese waltz. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Couples performed either the paso doble or the tango, and are listed in the order they performed.
Dannial Gosper was forced to withdraw from the competition; Carmelo Pizzino took his place.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Each couple performed a fusion dance of two dance styles, and a dance marathon for bonus points. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Each couple performed one unlearned dance and participated in a team dance. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Each couple performed two unlearned dances, and are listed in the order they performed.
Each couple performed two unlearned dances, and are listed in the order they performed.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.