The “Dancing With the Stars” has a new champion.
After an eventful Season 32 filled with tears, triumphs and testing the couples with their weekly routines, only one was named the “DWTS” champion and took home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
The Dec. 5 finale was one for the books as the five remaining couples performed two dances during the three-hour-long finale. Ultimately, Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy were crowned the Season 32 "DWTS" champions.
Before the big reveal, still in the competition were also Alyson Hannigan, Ariana Madix, Charity Lawson and Jason Mraz.
Judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli, alongside hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, delivered a jam-packed night with an opening number featuring all the Season 32 couples.
Julianne Hough and Ribeiro also had their own moment to shine with a performance that included surprise guests. Additionally, Mraz performed his hit “I Feel Like Dancing.”
And that wasn't it! Season 31 winners Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas returned to the stage for a special routine.
Check out all the can’t- miss performances, special moments and more before the Season 32 “Dancing With the Stars” winner was announced.
'DWTS' Season 32 ends with Len Goodman tribute
After a champion was crowned, the Season 32 finale of “Dancing With the Stars” ended with a tribute to the late Len Goodman.
As the show ended, a photo of the late judge and former dancer and teacher was shown on the screen. Below the smiling photograph of Goodman it read, "In loving memory of Len Goodman."
Goodman appeared on "DWTS" since the inception of the show. He died in April at the age of 78. Following news of his death, "DWTS" judges and dancers expressed their sadness and honored him online.
Ahead of Season 32, it was announced that the Mirrorball Trophy was being renamed in his honor.
'DWTS' Season 32 crowns a winner
After the mega-three-hour finale, each of the five couples performing twice, judges and fan votes, it all came down to one winner.
Before a winner was crowned, every contestant was shown a video of their friends and family wishing them the best. Alyson Hannigan had messages from her "How I Met Your Mother," "American Pie" and even "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" cast. Jason Mraz's cat even sent him a message, while others had their co-stars also deliver inspiring messages.
The "Dancing With the Stars" Season 32 winner is: Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy
This was Chmerkovskiy's third time winning.
- Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy
- Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach
- Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov
- Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev
- Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber
Jason Mraz sings 'I Feel Like Dancing' during the 'DWTS' finale
Jason Mraz pulled double duty during the "Dancing With the Stars" finale. Not only was the singer still in the competition and danced twice, he also delivered a musical performance of “I Feel Like Dancing.”
As Mraz belted out the hip-shaking song, the pro dancers from the "DWTS Live 2024 Tour" did a routine choreographed by Mandy Moore. Judge Derek Hough even participated in the dance, singing and dancing for a beat.
'DWTS' Season 32 total scores for each couple
Check out the couple's total scores before a winner is crowned.
The scores are a mix of last week's total plus the scores each couple received after both of their dances during the finale.
Gomez leads with Lawson in second. Madix and Mraz are tied and Hannigan is at the bottom. However, the audience and fan votes account for half of the scores.
Who will be crowned the "DWTS" Season 32 champion?
Xochitl Gomez and pro Val Chmerkovskiy's total scores
Xochitl Gomez and pro Val Chmerkovskiy took the ballroom to dance a foxtrot to “Unconditionally” by Katy Perry.
The judges were so impressed by the Marvel star's energy and passion. Bruno Tonioli said it was "a delight watching you." Carrie Ann Inaba called her a "stunning dancer with so much power," while Derek Hough said it was the "epitome of grace and fluidity."
Check out their first scores below.
Carrie Ann Inaba: 10/10
Derek Hough: 10/10
Bruno Tonioli: 10/10
The couple's total, combined with last week's scores, was a perfect 90. They got a chance to keep their perfect scores going in the freestyle round.
The pair returned to the ballroom and performed to “Que Calor” by District 78. The dance was a mix of Latin, hip-hop, mixed with ballroom.
Tonioli said she was an outstanding talent, while Inaba praised her Latina representation and said it was a "courageous" dance. Hough added that she and her partner had a strong connection.
Carrie Ann Inaba: 10/10
Derek Hough: 10/10
Bruno Tonioli: 10/10
Their total for the finale is: 120
Alyson Hannigan and pro Sasha Farber's total scores
Alyson Hannigan and pro Sasha Farber were the first couple in the finale to perform. They took the stage and danced a salsa to “Get On Your Feet” by Gloria Estefan.
The former "How I Met Your Mother" star received praises from the judges for their first dance. Eliminated star Harry Jowsey even got teary-eyed when they waited to get their scores for the judges.
See Hannigan and Farber's first scores below:
Carrie Ann Inaba: 9/10
Derek Hough: 8/10
Bruno Tonioli: 8/10
Their total for the night so far was 76.
When it was their time to shine in the freestyle round, the pair danced to “Enchanted (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift /“Papi” by Jennifer Lopez.
Hough praised Hannigan's energy and giving it her all, Tonioli said it had been a "pleasure" to see her be a part of the show. "I celebrate you and what you brought to the show," he continued, calling her the "people's champion."
Inaba echoed her fellow judges' comments, also sharing how much she's improved over the season.
Carrie Ann Inaba: 9/10
Derek Hough: 9/10
Bruno Tonioli: 10/10
Their total for the finale is: 104
Ariana Madix and pro Pasha Pashkov's total scores
Ariana Madix and pro Pasha Pashkov showed off their dance moves when they performed a samba to “Spice Up Your Life” by Spice Girls.
Derek Hough called her the "samba queen," while Bruno Tonioli dubbed her "sexy spice." Carrie Ann Inaba, however, said she got "a little ahead of the music."
When it came to the scores, this is what they got for their first dance.
Carrie Ann Inaba: 9/10
Derek Hough: 10/10
Bruno Tonioli: 10/10
Their total so far was 87, with a second chance to get more points in the freestyle round.
When it was their time to shine in the freestyle round, they danced to “Run The World (Girls)” by Beyoncé /“Level Up” by Ciara. The routine was a mix of hip-hop and ballroom, that impressed the judges.
Inaba said it was "off the chart" and called her an "empowered woman." Hough said she "absolutely shined in the routine. You were a main character."
Tonioli said that the reality star was on "top of the game and hot as hell."
Carrie Ann Inaba: 10/10
Derek Hough: 10/10
Bruno Tonioli: 10/10
Their total for the finale is: 117
Jason Mraz and pro Daniella Karagach's total scores
Jason Mraz and pro Daniella Karagach were the second couple to head to the ballroom. For their redemption dance, they were assigned a foxtrot to “Fly Me To The Moon” by Frank Sinatra.
Bruno was on his feet after their performance, adding that the late Len Goodman would have loved it. Carrie Ann Inaba called it "effortless" and that his form was "gorgeous." Derek Hough, on his end, said it was "absolutely stellar."
Both Mraz and Karagach were in tear after their first performance, praising each other's hard work this season.
See Mraz and Karagach’s first scores below:
Carrie Ann Inaba: 10/10
Derek Hough: 10/10
Bruno Tonioli: 10/10
Their total for the night thus far was 87, before heading into the freestyle round.
Their second dance was a freestyle to “Happy” by C2C featuring Derek Martin. the dance was filled with very quick steps and high energy.
Everyone in the ballroom was on their feet after the performance.
"You pushed that feel-good factor through the roof," Tonioli said, clapping. "You did that," Inaba praised, while Hough said it was "non-stop dancing" and that he "succeeded" in delivering a wonderful performance.
Carrie Ann Inaba: 10/10
Derek Hough: 10/10
Bruno Tonioli: 10/10
Their total for the finale is: 117
Charity Lawson and pro Artem Chigvintsev's total scores
Charity Lawson and pro Artem Chigvintsev were assigned a tango for their first dance. The couple danced to “Libertango” by Astor Piazzolla.
It was a fiery performance with Carrie Ann Inaba calling it "amazing," though said Lawson might have made a mistake at one point. But on Derek Hough's end, he said it was "the best dance of the night." As for Bruno Tonioli said it was "slick, powerful" and elegant.
Check out their first scores of the night, below:
Carrie Ann Inaba: 9/10
Derek Hough: 10/10
Bruno Tonioli: 10/10
Their total for the night, combined with last week's scores, gave them a score of 88 heading into the freestyle round.
For their second dance, they did an impressive cheer to “Lose My Breath” by Destiny’s Child /“Suéltate” by Sam i & Jarina De Marco featuring Anitta & BIA.
“I feel like you’ve just been waiting all season to do that,” Hough said, adding he has never seen anything like that during the show’s history.
Tonioli said all the teamwork deserved to be on the Super Bowl, while Inaba said “that is a way to perform a freestyle.”
Their second dance got them a 30/30.
Carrie Ann Inaba: 10/10
Derek Hough: 10/10
Bruno Tonioli: 10/10
Their total for the finale is: 118
Alfonso Ribeiro, Julianne Hough and previous champs perform
Hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough also got their moment to shine during the "DWTS" finale. The twosome got into the holiday spirit, doing a jolly routine to “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town” by Mariah Carey.
Choreographed by pros Britt Stewart and Alan Bersten, the performance also included surprise guests.
Among those who participated included past "DWTS" champions like Hélio Castroneves, Hannah Brown and Rashad Jennings.
Season 31 champs Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas perform
It was a night of celebration as the Season 31 returning champions Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas returned to the dance floor. The duo, who took the Mirrorball Trophy home last season, performed a fresh routine to “Give It To Me Baby” by Rick James.
Before taking the stage, D'Amelio said she was so happy to be back and perform with Ballas once again. After her performance she said, "I feel like this was one of the best decisions, coming on this show," adding she was "beyond grateful."
Ballas was also congratulated on becoming a dad.
Season 32 eliminated couples return for the opening number
The "Dancing With the Stars" Season 32 finale kicked off with a spectacular opening number that included this season's couples making a return to the stage.
The couples — including Barry Williams, Lele Pons, Harry Jowsy, Mira Sorvino, Mauricio Umansky and more — danced to “Young Hearts Run Free” by Candi Staton. The routine was choreographed by Ray Leeper.
It was a spectacular moment as the entire Season 32 cast celebrated the season wrapping up. Even the five remaining couples joined in on the fun. They were seated on giant hanging disco balls as the other eliminated couples showed off their moves.
A first look at the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy
This year’s trophy was renamed in honor of the late Len Goodman.
Goodman died in April at the age of 78. He was the head judge on “DWTS” since the show started, before retiring last season.
As the finale kicked off, the "DWTS" official Instagram showed off the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
During the Oct. 24 episode, Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson choreographed a special dance dedicated to the late judge and former ballroom dancer. It was an emotional night as many former pros returned to the stage and performed a waltz to Henry Mancini’s “Moon River.”
The performance ended with a voiceover of Goodman saying, “All good things must come to an end," which had judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and others in tears.
How to vote for your favorite 'DWTS' couple during the finale
The "Dancing With the Stars" finale will begin at 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. in the respective time zone. However, fans will be able to vote during the live simulcast of the show in the ET and CT time zones. For people in the PT time zones, they can vote from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. PT.
Text ALYSON to 21523 to vote for Alyson Hannigan
Text ARIANA to 21523 to vote for Ariana Madix
Text CHARITY to 21523 to vote for Charity Lawson
Text JASON to 21523 to vote for Jason Mraz
Text XOCHITL to 21523 to vote for Xochitl Gomez
During that time, online voting will also be available to fans in any time zone in the U.S., its territories and Canada via dwtsvote.abc.com. Additionally, viewers with a participating U.S. wireless carrier can also vote via SMS/text (fans in Canada cannot vote via SMS/text).
The scores and votes from the last week’s semifinals will be carried over and combined with live viewer votes and judges’ scores from the finale to determine which couple will win the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, per the "DWTS" press release.
‘DWTS’ alum Mark Ballas and wife welcome first baby together
Mark Ballas is a first-time father! The "Dancing With the Stars" alum revealed that he and his wife, BC Jean, welcomed their first child together.
The announcement was shared ahead of the "DWTS" finale on Dec. 5, in which he will be participating.
"Welcome to Earth my son," Ballas captioned his post, before sharing his newborn's name and date of birth. "Banksi Wylde Ballas 11 / 5 / 23."
The photo shows Ballas and Jean's hands holding onto their newborn's tiny hand. The comments were filled with a slew of congratulatory messages from "DWTS" current and past professional dancers, his former partners, friends and more.
Ballas will also be returning to the ballroom during the live finale. As a reigning champion, he and Charli D’Amelio will be performing a new routine to “Give It To Me Baby” by Rick James.
The dances and songs the couples will dance in the freestyle round
The stars will then return to the ballroom to perform a second dance with their partners in the freestyle round. Some couples will be giving it their all by dancing to one song. However, a number of them are taking a risk and doing a medley.
- Jason Mraz and pro Daniella Karagach will perform a freestyle to “Happy” by C2C featuring Derek Martin
- Ariana Madix and pro Pasha Pashkov will perform a freestyle to “Run The World (Girls)” by Beyoncé /“Level Up” by Ciara.
- Charity Lawson and pro Artem Chigvintsev will perform a freestyle to “Lose My Breath” by Destiny’s Child /“Suéltate” by Sam i & Jarina De Marco featuring Anitta & BIA
- Xochitl Gomez and pro Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a freestyle to “Que Calor” by District 78
- Alyson Hannigan and pro Sasha Farber will perform a freestyle to “Enchanted (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift /“Papi” by Jennifer Lopez
The songs and dances couples will perform during the ‘DWTS’ finale
The five finalists will first perform during the redemption round, with the judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli giving them a score between 1 to 10 for a total of 30.
See what each star and their partner will dance to in the first round.
- Jason Mraz and pro Daniella Karagach will perform a Foxtrot to “Fly Me To The Moon” by Frank Sinatra
- Ariana Madix and pro Pasha Pashkov will perform a Samba to “Spice Up Your Life” by Spice Girls
- Charity Lawson and pro Artem Chigvintsev will perform a Tango to “Libertango” by Astor Piazzolla
- Xochitl Gomez and pro Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a Foxtrot to “Unconditionally” by Katy Perry
- Alyson Hannigan and pro Sasha Farber will perform a Salsa to “Get On Your Feet” by Gloria Estefan
Who is left in the 'DWTS' competition?
After the semifinals, no one was eliminated and the five remaining couples still have a chance to take home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy during the "Dancing With the Stars" finale.
Check out which couples are still in the running.
- Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber
- Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov
- Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev
- Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach
- Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy