The ballroom has closed for another season! Dancing With the Stars Season 33 has officially wrapped, showcasing a fresh batch of celebrities who twirled, shimmied, and sometimes stumbled their way through weeks of intense dance competition. Fans were glued to their screens, not just for the dazzling performances, but also to find out week by week: who was eliminated on Dancing With the Stars?
This season brought a diverse cast of personalities to the dance floor, including Oscar-nominated actor Eric Roberts, former Bachelorette Jenn Tran, beloved Family Matters star Reginald VelJohnson, Beverly Hills, 90210 icon Tori Spelling, Real Housewives star Phaedra Parks, and the infamous Anna Delvey. Each week, viewers held their breath as judges delivered scores and eliminations loomed.
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Image: Actors Eric Roberts, Reginald VelJohnson, and Tori Spelling, contestants on Dancing With the Stars season 33.
After weeks of fierce competition and emotional performances, Joey Graziadei, fresh off The Bachelor, and his partner Jenna Johnson danced their way to victory, claiming the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy in the Dancing With the Stars season 33 finale! But the journey to the top was paved with eliminations. Let’s take a look back at all the couples and their final standings, revealing who was eliminated each week on this season of Dancing With the Stars.
Season 33 Dancing With the Stars Placement: From Mirrorball Winners to First Eliminated
Here’s a breakdown of how each celebrity and pro dancer couple placed in Season 33, culminating in the answer to the burning question: who was eliminated and when?
Winners: Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson
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Image: Season 33 Dancing With the Stars winners Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson posing with the Mirrorball Trophy.
Star: Joey Graziadei
Known for: Leading man on The Bachelor
Winning Status: Crowned winners of Season 33, taking home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
Season Goal: Joey aimed to boost his confidence through dance, famously stating, “I got the rose, I got the girl, now I’m coming for that Mirrorball.”
2nd Place: Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten
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Image: Dancing With the Stars runner-ups Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten in a dynamic dance pose.
Star: Ilona Maher
Known for: Olympic rugby star
Final Placement: Secured second place in the finale on November 26.
Reason for Competing: Ilona wanted to inspire young girls to embrace and love their bodies unconditionally.
3rd Place: Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong
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Image: Third place Dancing With the Stars contestants Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong performing on stage.
Star: Chandler Kinney
Known for: Actress, recognized for roles in Pretty Little Liars (2022) and Z-O-M-B-I-E-S
Final Placement: Finished in third place on November 26.
Motivation to Compete: Having danced in a commercial at age 9, Chandler sought to explore, “What if you kept dancing?”
4th Place: Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold
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Image: Fourth place couple Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold during their Dancing With the Stars performance.
Star: Stephen Nedoroscik
Known for: Olympic gymnast and pommel horse specialist
Final Placement: Achieved fourth place on November 26.
Season Ambition: As the first male gymnast to compete on DWTS, Stephen aimed to leave a lasting impression.
5th Place: Danny Amendola and Witney Carson
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Image: Fifth place finishers Danny Amendola and Witney Carson in a ballroom dance pose.
Star: Danny Amendola
Known for: NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion
Final Placement: Secured fifth place on November 26.
Reason for Joining DWTS: Danny dedicated his participation to his mother, expressing on the premiere, “She means the most to me. She’s really excited that I get this opportunity.”
Eliminated on November 12: Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach
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Image: Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach, eliminated contestants from Dancing With the Stars, captured during a performance.
Star: Dwight Howard
Known for: NBA center and champion
Elimination Date: November 12
Motivation to Participate: Dwight was inspired by his family, who encouraged him to embrace the experience and have fun.
Eliminated on October 29: Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber
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Image: Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber, a couple eliminated from Dancing With the Stars, in a lively dance moment.
Star: Jenn Tran
Known for: Star of The Bachelorette
Elimination Date: October 29
Reason for Competing: Following an emotional breakup on The Bachelorette, Jenn aimed to “pour into herself and not give to a man.”
Eliminated on October 22: Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy
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Image: Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy performing on Dancing With the Stars before their elimination.
Star: Phaedra Parks
Known for: Reality TV personality, star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and The Traitors
Elimination Date: October 22
Why She Joined DWTS: Phaedra wanted to prove her children wrong, who doubted her dance abilities, and break the Real Housewives curse on DWTS.
Eliminated on October 15: Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko
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Image: Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko, eliminated contestants from Dancing With the Stars, in a stylish dance frame.
Star: Brooks Nader
Known for: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model
Elimination Date: October 15
Reason for DWTS: Brooks felt she had “unfinished business” with dance.
Eliminated on October 8 (Double Elimination): Eric Roberts and Britt Stewart
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Image: Eric Roberts and Britt Stewart, eliminated from Dancing With the Stars, pictured during their dance routine.
Star: Eric Roberts
Known for: Actor, known for The Dark Knight, Inherent Vice, and Oscar nomination for Runaway Train
Elimination Date: October 8 (Double Elimination)
Season Goal: A long-time fan, Eric aimed to fulfill his 19-year dream of competing on the show.
Eliminated on October 8 (Double Elimination): Reginald VelJohnson and Emma Slater
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Image: Reginald VelJohnson and Emma Slater, eliminated contestants on Dancing With the Stars, captured mid-performance.
Star: Reginald VelJohnson
Known for: Actor, famous for Family Matters and Die Hard
Elimination Date: October 8 (Double Elimination)
Season Goal: Reginald wanted to showcase ballroom dancing skills learned from his parents, hoping not to “Die Hard” in the process.
Eliminated on September 24 (Double Elimination): Anna Delvey and Ezra Sosa
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Image: Anna Delvey and Ezra Sosa, among the first eliminated couples from Dancing With the Stars, in a posed photo.
Star: Anna Delvey
Known for: Fake heiress and con woman, subject of Inventing Anna
Elimination Date: September 24 (Double Elimination)
Reason for DWTS: Anna aimed to reveal a different facet of her personality and change public perception.
Eliminated on September 24 (Double Elimination): Tori Spelling and Pasha Pashkov
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Image: Tori Spelling and Pasha Pashkov, early eliminations from Dancing With the Stars season 33, photographed during their dance.
Star: Tori Spelling
Known for: Actress, iconic for Beverly Hills, 90210
Elimination Date: September 24 (Double Elimination)
Season Goal: After turning 50 and experiencing a public divorce, Tori sought to rediscover herself “in front of millions of people.”
In conclusion, Season 33 of Dancing With the Stars was filled with memorable moments, stunning dances, and yes, heartbreaking eliminations. From the first double elimination to the final Mirrorball victory, the journey kept fans guessing who was eliminated on Dancing With the Stars each week. Congratulations to Joey and Jenna, and kudos to all the stars who dared to dance!
