Spoiler alert! This post contains details from the season 33 finale Dancing with the starsincluding whoever wins the Mirror Cup.
Dancing with the stars He was officially crowned the winner of Season 33.
No one went home last week, so five couples were competing in Tuesday night's long-running three-hour finale filled with reflections on the final nine episodes and some fun performances from the pros. Before we get to the winner, let's review each duo's last two performances and see how well they fared.
First up were the redemption dances, where the judges give each contestant a chance to revisit a dance style they haven't quite mastered, so they can showcase their improvements.
Olympic Steven Niedorocik with his partner Riley Arnold. The Olympic gymnast is ready to hit his stride from the moment he steps into practice. Roaming around the dance floor to Rembrandt's “I'll Be There for You,” dressed all in pink, he and Arnold were “running at top speed,” said judge Bruno Tonioli, who chose “Quick Step” for them. As a dance of redemption, said after watching the show. a result: 29 out of 30.
Bachelor's degreeJoey Graziadei with his partner Jenna Johnson. The reality TV star's redemption dance, commissioned by Derek Hough, is the cha-cha. Graziadei took up this dance for the first time in Week 1, and Hough wants to see the pair take it to the “next level,” so Johnson is making things a little more difficult this time. High risk, high reward. And it has paid off. “That wasn't a redemption dance. That was a punctuation mark, letting everyone know you were a competitor.” [for the mirrorball trophy]”Hough told Graziadei after the dance. a result: 30 out of 30.
Super Bowl Champion Danny Amendola with his partner Whitney Carson. The professional footballer has been on this journey Dancing with the starsAnd he's ready to show how far he's come with this dance of redemption. Hough sets Amendola and Carson the Tango, a dance he previously performed in the first week. This time, the choreography is more difficult, and Amendola can't focus as hard because he needs to show more emotion to get the results he's hoping for. . “I was as macho as always,” Tonioli told him, “but the lines, the shape, the placement of the steps, I put in too much effort.” “She really put in the work, and it shows.” a result: 27 out of 30.
Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher with her partner Alan Bersten. Tonioli wants to see Maher and Bersten deal with Jeff again. The Olympic champion knows it's the perfect redemption dance for her to perform, but this time, the choreography is more complex and the stakes are higher. It didn't matter, because she killed him anyway. The improvements were so noticeable, Carrie Ann Inaba gleefully declared, “Salvation!” a result: 27 out of 30.
Chandler Kenny (Pretty Little Liars: The Original Sin) with partner Brandon Armstrong. Kenny hopes to get perfect grades again this week, but, like Maher, she will have to pass Jeff's test first. With a few more weeks of competition under her belt, she's ready to reconsider the dance that cost her Inaba. The judges were very impressed, with Tonioli telling Kenny she went “beyond redemption” to “victory.” No wonder she got a perfect score. a result: 30 out of 30.
Now, let's take a look at those free methods. Another dance before the winner is crowned!
Nidorosik and Arnold. These two players begin the freestyle round, in which all bets are voided. Since there are no rules, Nedoroscik is determined to bring some of his gymnastics skills to the dance floor. Their bombastic final dance is set to Coldplay's “Viva La Vida” and, of course, features a pommel horse. The performance was “simultaneously athletic and artistic,” Tonioli says, and reduced Inaba to tears. It seems fitting that this earned them their first perfect score. a result: 30 out of 30.
Graziadei and Johnson. After receiving the perfect score for their salvation, Cha Cha, the first Bachelor's He needs to nail his freestyle to have a chance at winning the Mirror Cup. In this dance, Graziadei wants to showcase everything he has learned over these 10 episodes, while also pointing out his roots in tennis. Tennis rackets in hand, Graziadei and Johnson deliver an energetic freestyle that earned them plenty of praise from the judges, with the exception of Inaba, who said it was a bit disappointing. A stunned Hough and Tonioli disagreed. “How dare you, Carrie Ann? Joey, that was extraordinary,” Hough said. a result: 29 out of 30.
Amendola and Carson. Amendola's freestyle is an opportunity for him to unleash his power and show off his power. Carson says she wanted to portray that “anything is possible” through this dance, so they followed the Barbie theme. Hough calls Amendola a “moment maker,” and describes the dance as “one of the most entertaining things I've ever seen on this show.” a result: 29 out of 30.
Maher and Bersten. After spending the season giving it her all in the ballroom, Maher says she feels like she's already won, even if she doesn't bring home the trophy. Her freestyle to Chappelle Rouen's “Femininomenon” really lights up the dance floor. “You shine brighter than ever!” Tonioli tells her. Bersten can't help but pick Maher up and spin her around when they get their first perfect score. a result: 30 out of 30.
Kenny and Armstrong. The actress closes out the night with a freestyle that highlights Kenny's commitment to trying new things. There are lifts and gimmicks aplenty, as Kenny and Armstrong strive for the mirror trophy. The final competitive dance of the season gets the judges' stamp of approval. Not only is the dance slaying, but it also honors the history this couple is making by being the first black couple to make it to… Dancing with the stars the end. a result: 30 out of 30.
The contestants certainly didn't make this decision easy for the fans or the judges, but the couple who took home the mirror ball were…Joey and Jenna!
Joey and Jenna win season 33 of Dancing with the Stars
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