Amidst the glitz of charisma, the warmth of Christmas, and a cascade of confetti, the grand season finale of Dancing With the Stars unfolded with an enchanting mix. The exhilarating 11-week journey for the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy culminated in a spectacular showcase, where the top five couples poured their hearts out to convince America they were deserving champions.
In the redemption round, Alyson Hannigan kicked off the dance floor, embracing salsa advice from the insightful Carrie Ann Inaba. Tears flowed as Alyson reflected on her transformative journey, rising from initial scores of 4s and 5s to now gracing the finale stage.
Jason Mraz, guided by Bruno Tonioli, showcased his classic side in a mesmerizing “Fly Me to the Moon” foxtrot, earning three perfect 10s. The ballroom witnessed history as Pasha and Ariana Madix redeemed their challenging samba, with Derek Hough acknowledging Ariana’s flawless execution.
Charity Lawson, under Carrie Ann’s coaching, delivered a tango that earned accolades from Derek Hough, proclaiming it the best of the night. Xochitl Gomez concluded the redemption round with a flawless foxtrot, earning a perfect score and the judges’ admiration for her remarkable improvement.
Reigning champs Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas returned with a vivacious Latin routine, celebrating Mark’s new parenthood. The festive spirit continued with a holly jolly routine featuring DWTS pros, Alfonso Ribeiro, Julianne Hough, and special guests.
The freestyle round, a fan favorite, saw Charity’s dynamic cheerleading-inspired routine, Jason’s elating happy dance, and Ariana’s empowering performance to “Run the World (Girls),” earning her a perfect score. Alyson, invoking her American Pie character, brought humor to the floor, while Xochitl paid homage to her heritage with an earth-shaking freestyle to “Que Calor.”
As the confetti settled, the leaderboard standings were revealed:
- Xochitl & Val: 120 out of 120
- Charity & Artem: 118 out of 120
- Ariana & Pasha: 117 out of 120
- Jason & Daniella: 117 out of 120
- Alyson & Sasha: 104 out of 120
In a thrilling culmination, last season’s champ, Charli, passed the torch to the next winners. The singer and Marvel star faced off, and with a colossal ton of confetti, the triumphant duo emerged—Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy claimed the title of Dancing With the Stars Season 32 champions!
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