The “Dancing With the Stars” Season 33 finale was an emotional and impressive three-hour event that saw Joey Graziadei crowned as the winner. Before the winner was announced, each finalist received sweet messages from friends and family, including appearances from Ilona Maher’s rugby teammates, Olympian Frederick Richard, and Joey Graziadei’s fiancée Kelsey Anderson. The ultimate winner was Joey Graziadei, making history as the first “Bachelor” lead to take first place. His partner, Jenna Johnson, also celebrated her second win in the show.
The “DWTS Live 2025 Tour” was teased during the finale, with a phenomenal routine performed by the pros to “Rush” by Troye Sivan. The tour will feature Stephen Nedoroscik as a co-host, along with Chandler Kinney, Joey Graziadei, Jenna Johnson, and Ilona Maher in select cities.
The final scores for each couple were a mix of last week’s combined scores with the redemption and freestyle dance scores. Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong led the pack, while Danny Amendola and Witney Carson were at the bottom.
Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong impressed the judges with a flawless Jive and a powerful freestyle dance paying tribute to Black artists. Ilona Maher showed significant improvement, especially with her freestyle dance that showcased her personality and skills. Danny Amendola’s redemption dance received praise for his improvement and effort, while his freestyle routine with Witney Carson was entertaining and fun.
Joey Graziadei’s Cha Cha and freestyle dances were polished and consistent, earning him high scores and praise from the judges. Stephen Nedoroscik’s Quickstep and freestyle routines showcased his athleticism and artistry, earning him high marks and emotional feedback from the judges.
The Season 33 finale also featured special performances from past winners like Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy, as well as a fun Tango routine from Mark Ballas and Derek Hough. The night ended with the five finalists performing together in a lively number to Madonna’s “Holiday.”
Overall, the Season 33 finale of “Dancing With the Stars” was a night of celebration, incredible performances, and emotional moments. Fans can look forward to the upcoming “DWTS Live 2025 Tour” and anticipate the return of the show for future seasons.
