“Feels amazing”— Dancing with the Stars season 33 winner Joey chimes in on winning the Mirrorball Trophy with Jenna

On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Dancing with the Stars season 33 concluded its exhilarating competition, with Joey Graziadei and his professional partner, Jenna Johnson, emerging as the champions. Graziadei, a former Bachelor contestant, made history as the first member of the franchise to win the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.

After weeks of intense competition, the duo won in a thrilling finale that saw Danny Amendola, Chandler Kinney, and Ilona Maher's elimination before the final announcement. In his post-win interview with E! Online, Graziadei expressed immense gratitude for the experience, calling it "exciting."

"That's a lot of firsts. That's pretty good. Pretty exciting. Feels amazing," he said.

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Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson shine in Dancing with the Stars season 33 finale

Joey's reaction to winning the Mirrorball Trophy

In an interview with E! Online after the show, Joey Graziadei shared his delight in securing the Mirrorball Trophy and said:

"I mean, we had goals coming in just to be here and to enjoy it. To have the ability to be through the whole process to actually have a championship, to have a mirror ball in our hands. Feels amazing," he said.

In addition to celebrating his achievement, Graziadei acknowledged his partner, Jenna Johnson, for her pivotal role in their success. He emphasized that the victory was as much hers as it was his.

"I feel like Jenna deserves this fully and it’s all for her."

Graziadei also expressed his gratitude to the fans who supported them throughout the season:

"It means everything, this whole experience has been unbelievable...Thank you for bearing with us. I tried my best, I promise!"

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Graziadei and Johnson’s perfect redemption dance

Joey and Jenna’s final performance in the season 33 finale included a redemption dance, which was a cha-cha set to CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! by Justin Timberlake. The couple’s performance was nothing short of exceptional, earning them a perfect score of 30 out of 30.

Their perfect routine demonstrated their improvement and chemistry as a couple, which proved they were prepared for the championship. The redemption dance was complemented by an energetic freestyle to Canned Heat by Jamiroquai. The judges awarded them 29 out of 30, taking their total score to 117 out of 120.

For the other finalist performances on Dancing with the Stars, Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten secured the second position, amassing a total of 114 points, which included an impeccable freestyle score of 30.

Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong achieved third place with 118 points, the highest score of the evening; however, their ranking was affected by audience votes. Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold came in fourth with 112 points, while Danny Amendola and Witney Carson rounded out the top five with a score of 110 points.

Throughout the season, Joey Graziadei received consistent praise for his performances, and the finale was no exception. Derek Hough, a Dancing with the Stars judge, commended Joey for his natural talent and versatility as a performer.

“Joey Graziadei, the showman. Joey is a natural performer. Versatile, consistent and unmatched in musicality,” Hough remarked.

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Dancing with the Stars continues to bring out celebrity talent matched with professional dancers to compete against each other. The program brings together technical skill, choreography, and audience involvement in creating a dynamic experience for viewers.

Episodes from season 33 of Dancing with the Stars are accessible to stream on Disney+, and replays are available on ABC.com and Hulu.