Live updates from the season 34 finale of 'DWTS':

Live updates from the season 34 finale of 'DWTS': Robert Irwin emerges victorious, while Alix Earle secures the second position.

The finale of season 34 of "Dancing with the Stars" will showcase five couples vying for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. This three-hour event will be broadcast live on ABC and is also available for streaming on Disney+ or Hulu + Live TV. The finalists will showcase three different dances, which include a Judges' Choice, an Instant Dance Challenge, and a freestyle performance. Among the five celebrities competing in the finale is Alix Earle, a social media influencer from Florida.

We have officially crowned the winner of *Dancing with the Stars* season 34, after an impressive 72 million votes were cast during the live finale. Robert Irwin and his partner, Witney Carson, took home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, achieving a near-perfect score on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The finale featured five couples competing for the title, including social media influencer Alix Earle, who finished in second place. The final contestants performed through three challenging rounds, highlighted by additional remarkable performances, such as the opening number to “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Communards, choreographed by Joey Pizzi. All couples from season 34, including Florida’s Lauren Jauregui, returned to the ballroom for special routines set to “Sugar on My Tongue” by Tyler, The Creator, “Applause” by Lady Gaga, and “I Don’t Dance” by Alexander Jean.

Robert Irwin wins 'Dancing with the Stars' season 34

Robert Irwin, the esteemed wildlife conservationist and son of the legendary Steve Irwin, proudly claimed the Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy during the live finale of season 34 of "Dancing with the Stars." Together with his partner Witney Carson, they achieved an impressive score of 89 out of a possible 90 points throughout the evening

The Florida-based influencer Alix Earle, alongside her partner Val Chmerkovskiy, secured a remarkable second place, achieving an impeccable score of 90 out of a possible 90 points throughout the evening.

In Round 3 of the Freestyle Dance competition, Alix Earle achieves her third flawless score of the evening.

In the grand finale, Alix Earle and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy performed a captivating freestyle to a medley of Nelly Furtado's "Maneater" and Tate McRae's "Sports Car," achieving her third flawless score of the evening.

Here is the scoring breakdown for each contestant in the Freestyle Dance Challenge category:

Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy - a flawless score of 30 out of 30.

Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach - achieving a perfect 30 out of 30.

Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten - securing an impeccable 30 out of 30.

Robert Irwin and Witney Carson - attaining a remarkable 30 out of 30.

Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa - earning a stellar 30 out of 30.

Round 2, Instant Dance Challenge scores

Once again for the second round, Alix Earle took the stage first. She and partner Val Chmerkovskiy danced a Cha-Cha to "Where is My Husband" by Raye, with her second perfect score of the night.

Here's how each contestant scored in the Instant Dance Challenge category:

• Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy - 30 out of a possible 30 points.
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• Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach - 30 out of a possible 30 points.
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• Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten - 27 out of a possible 30 points.
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• Robert Irwin and Witney Carson - 30 out of a possible 30 points.
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• Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa - 30 out of a possible 30 points.
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Round 1, Judges’ Choice scores, Alix Earle dances first

For the Judges' Choice round, Alix Earle took the stage first. She and partner Val Chmerkovskiy danced a samba to “Hip Hip Chin Chin” by Club des Belugas, to the tune of a perfect score.

Here's how each contestant scored in the Judges' Choice category:

• Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy - 30 out of a possible 30 points.
• Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach - 28 out of a possible 30 points.
• Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten - 30 out of a possible 30 points.
• Robert Irwin and Witney Carson - 29 out of a possible 30 points.
• Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa - 29 out of a possible 30 points.

What time does the finale of 'Dancing with the Stars' come on? How long will the 'DWTS' finale be?

The "Dancing with the Stars" season 34 finale airs from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, live on ABC.

Will Hulu have the 'Dancing with the Stars' finale?

 "Dancing with the Stars" can be streamed live on Disney+ or other streaming platforms with live television, such as Hulu + Live TV.

Episodes of “Dancing with the Stars” season 34 are available to stream on Hulu the Wednesday following their air date.

What do you win on 'Dancing with the Stars'?

Winners get the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

The competition's coveted finale trophy was renamed in Season 32 in honor of professional ballroom dancer and dance competition judge Len Goodman, who died in April 2023 at 78.

“The Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy will now be lifted on Dancing with the Stars like the Vince Lombardi trophy is lifted at the Super Bowl,” executive producer Conrad Green told USA TODAY.

What is the finale theme on 'Dancing with the Stars'?

There is no theme! The three-hour finale will have no overarching theme.

See every theme for "Dancing with the Stars" season 34:

• Week 1, Sept. 16 - Personal anthems
• Week 2, Sept. 23 - One-hit wonders
• Week 3, Sept. 30 - TikTok night
• Week 4, Oct. 7 - Disney night
• Week 5, Oct. 14 - Dedication night
• Week 6, Oct. 21 - "Wicked" night
• Week 7, Oct. 28 - Halloween night
• Week 8, Nov. 4 - Rock and roll hall of fame night
• Week 9, Nov. 11 - "Dancing with the Stars" 20th birthday party night
• Week 10, semi-finals, Nov. 18 - Prince night (As in the late, great singer of "Purple Rain" and "Little Red Corvette")

See all dances on 'Dancing with the Stars' finale season 34

The remaining five couples will do three dances for the finale. First, it’s “Judges’ Choice,” in which the judges provide coaching and insight to each couple as they tackle a final new ballroom or Latin dance style

The couples will then take on the ultimate test of improvisation: the “Instant Dance Challenge,” in which they don't know the dance style or the song until only minutes before performing live.

Finally, the couples will leave it all on the ballroom floor with the iconic freestyle round.

Here are the final dances on "Dancing with the Stars' season 34:

Judges' Choice

• Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa will dance a paso doble to “Breakin Dishes” by Rihanna.
• Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy will dance a samba to “Hip Hip Chin Chin” by Club des Belugas
• Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach will dance a paso doble to “Stampede” by Alexander Jean featuring Lindsey Stirling. 
• Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten will dance a rumba to “Take My Breath Away” by Jae Hall.
• Robert Irwin and Witney Carson will dance a quickstep to “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet.
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• Freestyle

• Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa will dance their freestyle to “Motivation” by Normani.
• Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy will dance their freestyle to a mashup of “Maneater” by Nelly Furtado and “Sports Car” by Tate McRae.
• Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach will dance their freestyle to “Something in the Heavens” by Lewis Capaldi.
• Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten will dance their freestyle to “Opening: I Hope I Get It” from A Chorus Line.
• Robert Irwin and Witney Carson will dance their freestyle to a mashup of “Black and Gold” by Sam Sparro and “The Nights” by Avicii.

What couples are left on the 'Dancing with the Stars' finale?

The five remaining couples dancing in the finale tonight are:

• Robert Irwin, conservationist and son of the late Steve Irwin, and partner Witney Carson
• Florida-based influencer Alix Earle and partner Val Chmerkovskiy
• Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa
• Actress known for her role as Meredith Blake in the 1998 remake of "The Parent Trap," Elaine Hendrix and partner Alan Bersten
• Reality TV star and brother of actor Zac Efron, Dylan Efron and partner Daniella Karagach

Who has been eliminated so far on 'Dancing with the Stars'?

Ahead of the Nov. 25 finale, nine celebrities have been eliminated from "Dancing with the Stars" so far:

• Week 2 - Eighties film star of "The Goonies" and "Stand by Me" fame, Corey Feldman and partner Jenna Johnson
• Week 2 - Two-time NBA All-Star Baron Davis and partner Britt Stewart
• Week 3 - 'Fifth Harmony' singer, Floridian Lauren Jauregui and partner Brandon Armstrong
• Week 4 - Reality TV Star Hilaria Baldwin and partner Gleb Savchenko
• Week 6 - Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying and partner Rylee Arnold
• Week 7 - "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Jen Affleck and partner Jan Ravnik
• Week 8 - "Boy Meets World" star Danielle Fishel and partner Pasha Pashkov
• Week 9 - Comedian Andy Richter and partner Emma Slater
• Week 10 -  "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Whitney Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas
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How do I vote on 'Dancing with the Stars'? How to vote online, through text

Throughout the season, fans have been able to vote for their favorite couples during the live simulcast of the show, which airs in the EST/CST time zones.

Online voting will be available to fans in any time zone in the U.S., its territories and Canada at dwtsvote.abc.com. Fans with a participating U.S. wireless carrier can also vote via SMS/text; however, this feature is not available for viewers in Canada.

Who won 'Dancing with the Stars' season 33 last year?

"Bachelor" lead Joey Graziadei and partner Jenna Johnson won the Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy in fall 2024. They will return to the ballroom tonight to dance to “Tanguera” by Fabio Hager Sexteto.

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