Dancing with the Stars (New Zealand TV series) series 8
Dancing with the Stars (New Zealand TV series) series 8 was the eighth season of the New Zealand reality television series Dancing with the Stars. It premiered on TV3 on April 21, 2018, and concluded on July 1, 2018. The season was hosted by Dai Henwood and Sharyn Casey.
This season saw a revamped judging panel, consisting of Camilla Sacre-Dallerup, Julz Tocker, and Rachel White. The professional dancers paired with celebrities competed each week in a live televised dance competition, performing various ballroom and Latin dances. Their performances were judged by the panel and scored out of 30 (later out of 40 with the addition of guest judges in later weeks). Viewers at home could also vote for their favorite couple via phone and text. The couple with the lowest combined score of judges' scores and public votes was eliminated each week.
The season featured a variety of celebrity contestants from different backgrounds, including actors, musicians, athletes, and media personalities. The winner of the season was Sam Hayes, partnered with Aaron Gilmore.