Bristol shimmies, ratings soar

Dancing with the Stars” premiered Monday with some stellar ratings. Here’s how the show and political daughter Bristol Palin fared: 28

Percentage increase in viewers from last year in the coveted 18-49 demographic for Monday night’s two-hour “Dancing with the Stars” debut.

18

Number of points Bristol Palin and her partner Mark Ballas scored doing a cha-cha to the song “Mama Told Me Not to Come.”

2

Number of costume changes Bristol Palin performed during her time on stage. A Sarah Palin-esque sparkling suit was ripped off early in the routine to reveal a glittering red dress underneath.

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