The DWTS finale 2025 is live on Tuesday, November 25, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The broadcast is simulcast across ABC and Disney+ and streams the next day on Hulu. The three-hour event includes an opening number choreographed by Joey Pizzi to “Never Can Say Goodbye” by the Communards, plus returns from all season 34 couples and additional performances set to “Sugar On My Tongue” by Tyler, The Creator; “Applause” by Lady Gaga; and “I Don’t Dance” by Alexander Jean.

Finale format: each pair performs three rounds — a judges’ choice, an Instant Dance, and a freestyle — with the champion receiving the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

 
 
 
 
 
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Finalists & dances for the DWTS finale

Five couples remain. Here’s exactly what each is slated to perform in the finale:

  • Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy — Judges’ choice: samba to “Hip Hip Chin Chin” by Club des Belugas (selected by Carrie Ann Inaba); Freestyle: “Maneater” by Nelly Furtado and “Sports Car” by Tate McRae.
  • Robert Irwin & Witney Carson — Judges’ choice: quickstep to “Are You Gonna Be My Girl?” by Jet (selected by Derek Hough); Freestyle: “Black & Gold” by Sam Sparro and “The Nights” by Avicii.
  • Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach — Judges’ choice: paso doble to “Stampede” by Alexander Jean featuring Lindsey Stirling (chosen by Bruno Tonioli); Freestyle: “Something in the Heavens” by Lewis Capaldi.
  • Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten — Judges’ choice: rumba to “Take My Breath Away” by Jae Hall (chosen by Derek Hough); Freestyle: “I Hope I Get It (from A Chorus Line)”.
  • Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa — Judges’ choice: paso doble to “Breakin’ Dishes” by Rihanna (chosen by Carrie Ann Inaba); Freestyle: “Motivation” by Normani.

How to watch the DWTS finale 2025

Tune in at 8 p.m. ET on ABC or Disney+; stream next day on Hulu. Live-voting details are announced during the telecast.

Judges & trophy details

The panel features Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli. The winning couple takes home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, named in honor of the late head judge.

Related: Jordan Chiles’ DWTS Juggle: UCLA, Gymnastics & a Viral Wedding

Contestant quick bio notes

  • Alix Earle — social media personality competing with two-time Mirrorball champ Val Chmerkovskiy.
  • Robert Irwin — wildlife conservationist dancing with two-time champion Witney Carson.
  • Dylan Efron — reality star/content creator paired with Daniella Karagach.
  • Elaine Hendrix — actor partnered with Alan Bersten.
  • Jordan Chiles — Olympic gold medalist gymnast partnered with Ezra Sosa.

So… who won “Dancing with the Stars” 2025?

If you’re searching “who won dancing with the stars 2025” before the live show ends, the result has not been announced yet. The champion will be crowned during the broadcast on Tuesday, November 25. Check back after the finale for the confirmed winner and final rankings.

 
 
 
 
 
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