# 82 Year Old Dancers Cloris Leachman on Dancing with the Stars By Bianca | Published 2008-08-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloris-leachman-dancing-with-the-stars-82 References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/dancing_dc_ylt=AkxNN7LnMDKUAZXYNziDbaPWn414) At 82, Cloris Leachman proves no one is too old to be *Dancing With the Stars*! The stunning senior still has an incredibly evident sparkle in her eye, and now she wants to prove to the world she’s still got a whole lot of livelihood in her limbs too! Cloris Leachman is sure to attract a new audience to Dancing With The Stars, the ballroom reality show which pits celebrities up against each other in a [competitive dance competition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-convention). The octogenarian (someone in their eighties) will be the [oldest contestant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-us-the-finger) to compete on Dancing With the Stars, but I wouldn’t be surprised if she cha-chas some of the younger stars straight off the dance floor! Before Cloris Leachman, the most [senior competitor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-golden-trio) on Dancing With the Stars was George Hamilton, who starred on the show in 2006 at 66 years old. Check out Trend Hunter’s Dancing With the Stars tribute below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Age-defying Celebrities:** The success of Cloris Leachman on Dancing With the Stars showcases the trend of older celebrities defying age stereotypes and participating in physically demanding competitions. - **Senior Entertainment:** The popularity of Cloris Leachman on Dancing With the Stars highlights the trend of creating entertainment programs that feature senior performers, appealing to a wide audience demographic. - **Celebrity Reality Shows:** The inclusion of Cloris Leachman on Dancing With the Stars reflects the trend of casting celebrities on reality television shows to attract viewers and generate buzz. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Reality TV:** The success of Dancing With the Stars with Cloris Leachman as a contestant suggests potential for growth and innovation in reality TV programming, particularly in the inclusion of diverse age groups. - **Entertainment:** The emergence of senior performers as participants on popular shows like Dancing With the Stars presents opportunities for the entertainment industry to create more content targeted at older demographics. - **Celebrity Branding:** The involvement of Cloris Leachman on Dancing With the Stars offers a chance for brands to collaborate with older celebrities and tap into the market of age-defying consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elder Athlete-Supported Serum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longevity-serum.md) - [Retiree Influencer Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retirement-house.md) - [Age-Celebrating Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becauseofmyage.md) - [Senior Whisky Discounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senior-discount.md) - [Senior Cabaret Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festival-of-chichester.md) - [Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-1.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [Community-Oriented Aging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-prairie.md) - [Modern Aging Fitness Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boost-camp.md)