Dancing With the Stars Season 33: Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson Crowned Champions

SPOILER ALERT: This article reveals the winner of Dancing With the Stars Season 33.

The dazzling competition has come to a close as Dancing With the Stars crowned its Season 33 champion! On Tuesday night, after an intense season filled with unforgettable performances, Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson claimed the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. The final results were determined by combining the scores and votes from the Nov. 20 semifinals with live viewer votes and the judges’ finale scores.

This season of Dancing With the Stars was record-breaking, with an all-time high in voting during the finale, showing just how invested fans were in the competition.

A Night of Spectacle and Surprises

The finale kicked off differently from previous episodes. Instead of the usual high-energy group opening number, viewers were treated to 30 minutes of pre-recorded segments featuring the judges analyzing the finalists’ journeys. Later, the season’s celebrity contestants reunited for a lively opening number set to Madonna’s classic hit “Holiday.”

The night wasn’t just about competition — it also leaned into the season’s most talked-about moments. Highlights included Anna Delvey dancing to Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing,” and rumored couple Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber performing alongside Gleb Savchenko and Brooks Nader, who danced to “Reunited” by Peaches & Herb.

Season 32 winners Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy made a triumphant return with a performance to Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club.” Meanwhile, Mark Ballas and Derek Hough honored the origins of the Argentine Tango with a breathtaking duet to “Libertango” by Tango Bardo.

Stunning Routines and Perfect Scores

The finalists brought their A-game, performing two routines each: a redemption dance chosen by the judges and a freestyle routine.

Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold opened the competition with a heartwarming redemption routine. Carrie Ann Inaba praised their performance, saying Len Goodman would have been proud. Their freestyle, featuring Stephen’s gymnastics teammates, was a tear-jerking highlight of the night, earning a perfect score.

Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson scored the first perfect 30 of the finale for their redemption Cha Cha. However, their freestyle didn’t meet Inaba’s expectations, who called it “underwhelming.” Despite this, their journey through Dancing With the Stars was enough to secure their victory.

Danny Amendola and Witney Carson wowed the judges with their “Ken and Barbie” freestyle routine, which Derek Hough described as “one of the most entertaining performances in the show’s history.”

Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten delivered an empowering freestyle to Chappell Roan’s “Feminomenon.” Bruno Tonioli celebrated her growth, declaring, “You were always the girl on top.”

Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong ended the first round with a flawless jive, earning the second perfect 30 of the night. Their freestyle, which paid tribute to pioneering Black performers like the Nicholas Brothers, was a moving tribute that left the audience in awe.

Looking Ahead

As the curtain falls on Season 33, fans can now look forward to the Dancing With the Stars LIVE 2025 Tour, which will feature dazzling routines set to hits like Troye Sivan’s “Rush.”

The excitement and spectacle of Dancing With the Stars continue to captivate audiences year after year. With Season 33 in the books, the show once again proves why it remains one of television’s most beloved competitions.