"‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 33 Finale: Winner, Performances, and Memorable Highlights"

The top five couples danced their hearts out in hopes of winning the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

By Liz Calvario and Ariana Brockington

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 33 Finale: What You Need to Know

Season 33 of Dancing With the Stars wrapped up on Tuesday, November 26. The three-hour finale, co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, aired at 8 p.m. on ABC.

During the finale, the top five couples performed two routines each. Judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough provided scores for the performances. The finalists included Ilona Maher, Stephen Nedoroscik, Danny Amendola, Joey Graziadei, and Chandler Kinney.

Special moments included a routine by Mark Ballas and Derek Hough, and the return of DWTS Season 32 winners Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy to the ballroom.

After an emotional and thrilling finale, the winner of Dancing With the Stars Season 33 was announced: Joey Graziadei!

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‘DWTS’ Season 33 Crowns a Winner

By Ariana Brockington

Following an incredible and emotional three-hour finale, which included both judge and fan votes, only one star remained standing.

Before announcing the winner, each finalist received heartwarming messages from family and friends. Ilona Maher’s rugby teammates made an appearance, along with Olympian Frederick Richard and Joey Graziadei’s fiancée, Kelsey Anderson. Then, it was time to reveal the results.

The Dancing With the Stars Season 33 winner is Joey Graziadei!

“It means everything to me. This entire experience has been unreal, honestly,” Graziadei shared, moments before he and Johnson were lifted into the air by their fellow Season 33 contestants and pros.

This marks Jenna Johnson’s second win, having previously claimed the Mirrorball Trophy in Season 26 with Adam Rippon. Graziadei, on the other hand, makes history as the first Bachelor lead to win first place.

Here’s how each couple finished:

1. Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson
2. Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten
3. Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong
4. Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold
5. Danny Amendola and Witney Carson

Congratulations to Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson!

‘DWTS Live 2025 Tour’ Pros Show Off Their Moves

By Liz Calvario

Get ready for the DWTS Live 2025 Tour!

Before hitting the road next year, the professional dancers gave fans a sneak peek of what to expect during their live shows. In the Dancing With the Stars season finale, the pros delivered a stunning routine to Troye Sivan's hit "Rush."

The performance was choreographed by Mandy Moore, a longtime DWTS collaborator. The female dancers dazzled in coral-colored outfits, while the male dancers wore coral shirts paired with white pants.

Following the electrifying performance, hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough announced that Stephen Nedoroscik will be co-hosting the tour. Additionally, Chandler Kinney, Joey Graziadei, Jenna Johnson, and Ilona Maher will join the tour in select cities.

‘DWTS’ Season 33 Final Scores for Each Couple

By Liz Calvario

The dances are complete, and now it's up to the viewers to cast their votes for their favorite couple.

The final scores combine last week's totals with the scores earned from the couples' redemption and freestyle routines.

Take a look at the couples' total scores before the winner is revealed.

At the top of the leaderboard are Chandler Kinney and pro Brandon Armstrong, while Danny Amendola and pro Witney Carson find themselves at the bottom.

Who will be crowned the DWTS Season 33 champion?

Chandler Kinney's Final Scores of the Night

By Ariana Brockington

Disney Channel star Chandler Kinney and pro Brandon Armstrong took the floor with a high-energy Jive to “Apt.” by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars.

The judges and audience were electrified by the flawless performance. As the crowd erupted into applause, Carrie Ann Inaba exclaimed, “Listen to that! Soak it in! That should feel amazing.” She praised Kinney for having the toughest season of all the contestants. Derek Hough also praised the routine, calling it “sensational” and congratulating Kinney for a job well done. Bruno Tonioli, ever the dramatist, leapt to his feet, declaring that Kinney had “gone beyond redemption,” adding, “What we have here is a triumph!”

Check Out Their First Scores Below:

• Carrie Ann Inaba: 10/10
• Derek Hough: 10/10
• Bruno Tonioli: 10/10

With the judges' scores combined with last week's totals, the couple’s score was 88.

Later, the pair returned to the ballroom for a freestyle performance to “Hellzapoppin’” by Eyal Vilner Big Band and “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield.

In the intro package, Brandon Armstrong spoke about how he and Chandler Kinney are the first Black couple to reach the DWTS finale. He shared that he wanted their routine to honor the iconic Black artists who paved the way before them.

Their performance began with a tribute to the Nicholas Brothers, as they danced in black-and-white attire, paying homage to the legendary duo.

The judges highlighted the historic significance of the moment while also praising Chandler Kinney’s performance. “Not only was that beyond impressive, it was important,” Carrie Ann Inaba said. “Representation matters, and you have changed the future.” Derek Hough expressed his appreciation for their tribute to the Nicholas Brothers, adding, “You should be so proud of every single step you danced on this floor. That was sensational.” Bruno Tonioli also commended the tribute to Black artists, calling the performance “a truly grand performance for a grand finale.”

Scores for the finale:

• Carrie Ann Inaba: 10/10
• Derek Hough: 10/10
• Bruno Tonioli: 10/10

Their total score for the finale was 118.