The finale of Dancing With The Stars Season 33 took place on ABC and Disney+, with five couples competing for the top spot. Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson were crowned the winners after a combined judges’ and fan vote, performing a Cha Cha to Can’t Stop the Feeling and a Quickstep to I’ll Be There for You.
Dancing With The Stars Season 33 Finale Recap
The three-hour finale of “Dancing With the Stars” kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and will be broadcast live across the network and Disney+ in local time zones.
Final Five Couples
Five couples remain in competition:
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Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong
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Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson
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Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten
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Danny Amendola and Witney Carson
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Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold
Special Performances
The season 33 finale featured several special performances, including:
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Mark Ballas and Derek Hough collaborating on a special Argentine Tango, which was described as ‘outstanding’ by the show’s Instagram account.
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Season 32 winners Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy returning to the ballroom for a performance to Chappell Roan’s hit Pink Pony Club.
Final Dances
The final five couples performed two routines during the three-hour finale. The judges and fan votes were combined, and Joey Graziadei was crowned the winner with his partner Jenna Johnson.
Cha Cha to Can’t Stop the Feeling
Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson performed a Cha Cha to Can’t Stop the Feeling, with judges praising their mastery of challenging choreography.
Quickstep to I’ll Be There for You
Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold’s Quickstep to I’ll Be There for You was also well-received, with Bruno Tonioli calling it ‘top gear.’
Redemption Round
The redemption round featured several memorable performances by contestants, including:
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Danny Amendola and Witney Carson performing a Tango to I Had Some Help by Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen.
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Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson performing a Cha Cha to Can’t Stop The Feeling! by Justin Timberlake.
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Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong performing a Jive to Apt. by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars.
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Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten performing a Jive to Shake A Tail Feather by Ray Charles & The Blues Brothers.
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Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold performing a Quickstep to I’ll Be There for You by The Rembrandts.
DWTS Live 2025 Tour
The ‘DWTS Live 2025 Tour’ pros also performed a routine, with Stephen Nedoroscik co-hosting the tour and Chandler Kinney, Joey Graziadei, Jenna Johnson, and Ilona Maher participating in select cities.
