Kelly Monaco reflects on winning Dancing with the Stars Season 1 and how it changed her career and soap fan perception forever.

Kelly Monaco didn’t know much about ballroom dancing. However, that didn’t stop her from joining the first-ever season of ...

Before Kelly Monaco was crowned the first-ever Dancing With the Stars winner, she was warned that joining the hit reality ...

In a move that has never been repeated over the last 33 seasons, Dancing With the Stars held a special rematch dance-off ...

Kelly Monaco stole the hearts of Dancing With the Stars season 1 viewers, and not just by her consistent improvement week ...

Kelly Monaco almost cha-chaed her way out of the ballroom. The “General Hospital” star, 49, recalled being told that ...

John O’Hurley Still Shocked by ‘DWTS’ Loss to Kelly Monaco, 20 Years Later. Avery Thompson July 7, 2025, 3:52 pm. Comments. Adam Larkey / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images.

Kelly Monaco dances during ‘DWTS: All-Stars’ in 2012. Adam Taylor / ABC / Everett Collection “I didn’t think I was a good dancer at all.

Dancing With the Stars had some unique challenges in the first season of the show. Find out how they assembled the season 1 cast.

In a move that has never been repeated over the last 33 seasons, Dancing With the Stars held a special rematch dance-off episode between Monaco and O’Hurley. The rematch aired on September 20 ...

John O’Hurley Still Shocked by ‘DWTS’ Loss to Kelly Monaco, 20 Years Later; Is ‘GMA3’ Going to Be Canceled at ABC? What Recent Exits Mean for the Show ...

The incident took place during the Week 4 live show. The straps of Monaco’s top came undone and she reacted swiftly, using one hand to hold up the outfit while finishing the dance. She wound up ...