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Dancing with the Stars season 33 culminated on November 26, 2024, with a three-hour finale featuring high-energy performances. Joey Graziadei and his professional partner, Jenna Johnson, were crowned the champions, earning the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
The Dancing with the Stars finale featured five remaining couples who performed two routines each: a redemption dance and a freestyle. The judges' scores combined with audience votes determined the winner.
Winners of the Dancing with the Stars season 33
Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson crowned champions
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Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson won Dancing with the Stars season 33 after delivering exceptional performances during the finale and getting consistent high scores throughout the competition.
While Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten occupied the second spot, Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong finished third. Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold secured the fourth spot, followed by Danny Amendola and Witney Carson at fifth position.
Reflecting on his win, Joey stated:
"It means everything, this whole experience has been unbelievable. Thank you for bearing with us. I tried my best, I promise!"
Joey also credited Jenna for her efforts throughout the show:
“I feel like Jenna deserves this fully, and it’s all for her.”
Judge Derek Hough highlighted Joey's ability to perform consistently, saying:
“Joey Graziadei, the showman. Joey is a natural performer. Versatile, consistent, and unmatched in musicality. Week after week he confidently handles complex choreography showcasing impressive range.”
The trophy was handed to the winning duo by Jenna’s husband and former DWTS champion, Val Chmerkovskiy.
Performances and scores of the Dancing with the Stars finalists
1) Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold
Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold performed a redemption quickstep to I’ll Be There for You, scoring 29 out of 30. Their routine was praised for its improvement and smooth execution. For their freestyle routine, they danced to Viva La Vida, earning 30 points. Their final score for the evening was 112.
2) Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson
Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson took to the dance floor with their Cha-Cha redemption dance. They grooved to CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! and achieved a perfect score of 30. The duo garnered 29 points for their freestyle routine, performed to Canned Heat. This brought their final score to 117.
3) Danny Amendola and Witney Carson
Danny Amendola and Witney Carson performed a redemption Tango to I Had Some Help, receiving 27 out of 30. Their freestyle routine was set to a medley of Pink and I’m Just Ken, scoring 29 out of 30. Their total score for the night was 110.
4) Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten
Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten did a jive to Shake A Tail Feather and amassed 27 points. Their freestyle routine, performed to Femininomenon, helped them get a perfect 30. Their final score for the night was 114.
5) Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong
Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong performed a jive to APT. Judges gave them full 30 points for their act. For their freestyle routine, set to Hellzapoppin’ and Move On Up, the duo received another 30. Their final score for the night was 118, placing them third overall based on audience votes.
All episodes of Dancing with the Stars season 33 are available to stream on Disney+, with replays accessible on ABC.com and Hulu.
