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The Eighth season of Dancing with the Stars was the first without original host Daryl Somers. Actor Daniel MacPherson was the new host. In a change to the judging panel Paul Mercurio was told his services were no longer required.[citation needed] In 2008 only one season was aired instead of two in previous years the show was moved to Sunday night instead of Tuesday and it was presented by new producers Freehand.