The dazzling season finale of “Dancing with the Stars” is almost here, and you won’t want to miss a single step! Five incredible couples are set to compete for the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy in a spectacular showdown airing TUESDAY, NOV. 26 on ABC. Simulcasting LIVE across both ABC and Disney+ and available next day on Hulu, the season 33 finale promises three hours of unforgettable performances, surprise guests, and of course, the crowning of the champions.
Alt text: Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Logo. Key art for the popular dance competition show on ABC.
The evening will explode with energy right from the start, featuring a dynamic opening number choreographed by Ray Leeper to Madonna’s hit “Holiday.” Adding to the excitement, the talented professionals from the DWTS LIVE 2025 Tour will grace the ballroom floor with a routine set to Troye Sivan’s “Rush,” choreographed by Mandy Moore. Dance aficionados are in for a treat as fan favorites Mark Ballas and Derek Hough will team up for a mesmerizing performance to “Libertango” by Tango Bardo. And if that wasn’t enough star power, Season 32 champions Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy will return to ignite the dance floor once again with a performance to Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club.”
Alt text: Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Judges Panel. Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli with hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough.
But the heart of the night is the competition! The five finalist couples will each tackle two challenging routines: a redemption dance chosen by the judges to revisit and perfect a previous performance, and a show-stopping freestyle routine designed to showcase their creativity and chemistry. Let’s take a closer look at the dances that will determine who takes home the Mirrorball Trophy:
Redemption Round Line-Up:
- Super Bowl Champion Danny Amendola and pro Witney Carson will ignite the floor with a Tango to “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen.
- “The Bachelor” heartthrob Joey Graziadei and pro Jenna Johnson are set to Cha Cha to the infectious beat of “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!” by Justin Timberlake.
- TV star Chandler Kinney and pro Brandon Armstrong will bring the energy with a Jive to “APT.” by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars.
- Olympian rugby player Ilona Maher and pro Alan Bersten will Jive their way into your hearts with “Shake A Tail Feather” by Ray Charles & The Blues Brothers.
- Olympian gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and pro Rylee Arnold will Quickstep elegantly to the iconic theme song “I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts.
Freestyle Round – Expect the Unexpected:
- Danny Amendola and Witney Carson will unleash their freestyle to a powerful mix of “Pink” by Lizzo and the playful “I’m Just Ken” by Ryan Gosling.
- Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson are bringing the heat with their freestyle to “Canned Heat” by District 78 ft Jake Simpson.
- Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong promise a dynamic freestyle set to “Hellzapoppin’” by Eyal Vilner Big Band and the uplifting “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield.
- Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten will celebrate female power with their freestyle to “Femininomenon” by District 78 ft Mona Rue.
- Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold will close out the freestyles with an epic performance to Coldplay’s anthemic “Viva La Vida.”
Alt text: Dancing with the Stars Season 32 contestants performing a routine on stage. Celebrities and professional dancers in action.
Remember, fan votes are crucial! Voting opens during the live simulcast in the ET/CT time zones. Viewers across the U.S., its territories, and Canada can cast their votes online at dwtsvote.abc.com. U.S. fans on participating wireless carriers can also vote via SMS/text. Don’t forget that scores and votes from last week’s semifinals will carry over, combining with live votes and judges’ scores from the finale to determine who will be crowned the champions of “Dancing with the Stars” season 33!
“Dancing with the Stars” is co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, with judging expertise provided by Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. Tune in to ABC on Tuesday, November 26th to witness the magic unfold and cast your vote for your favorite couple! Don’t miss this spectacular finale event of “Dancing With The Stars On Abc”!
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