By Chloe in VoteMe — 27 May 2025

🌟 Week 9 🌟 – Finale Night: Dazzling Dances & an Emotional Finish

Who Won 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 33?

The ninth and final week of Dancing With The Stars Season 33 delivered a night packed with breathtaking performances, emotional moments, and a stunning conclusion. The top five couples returned to the ballroom for two final routines: one unlearned dance and one freestyle. What unfolded was a fierce competition that left fans on the edge of their seats.

🏆 Top Performances of the Night

1. Joey Graziadei & Jenna Johnson – Champions

Cha-Cha-Cha: Joey and Jenna set the stage on fire with a vibrant cha-cha-cha to "Can't Stop the Feeling!" by Justin Timberlake. Judges awarded them a perfect 30/30.
Freestyle: Their freestyle to "Canned Heat" by District 78 feat. Jake Simpson was packed with energy and flair, earning 29/30.

2. Ilona Maher & Alan Bersten – Runners-Up

Jive: Their upbeat jive to "Shake a Tail Feather" by Ray Charles & the Blues Brothers brought the house down, scoring 27/30.
Freestyle: They wowed the audience with a powerful freestyle set to "Femininomenon" by District 78 feat. Mona Rue, earning a perfect 30/30.

3. Chandler Kinney & Brandon Armstrong – Third Place

Jive: Their smooth and sharp jive to "Apt." by Rosé & Bruno Mars earned a flawless 30/30.
Freestyle: Their final performance was a masterclass in rhythm and chemistry, set to "Hellzapoppin'" and "Move On Up", also receiving 30/30.

4. Stephen Nedoroscik & Rylee Arnold – Fourth Place

Quickstep: The duo brought charm and precision to "I'll Be There for You" by The Rembrandts, scoring 29/30.
Freestyle: Their emotional freestyle to "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay was a hit with the judges, earning 30/30.

5. Danny Amendola & Witney Carson – Fifth Place

Tango: A fiery tango to "I Had Some Help" by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen scored 27/30.
Freestyle: Their fun and flashy freestyle combining "Pink" by Lizzo and "I'm Just Ken" by Ryan Gosling received 29/30.

📊 Week 9 Scoreboard

Dancing With The Stars 2024 — Week 9 Scoreboard

🎉 Memorable Moments

Chandler & Brandon delivered two perfect-score routines but finished third — a result that sparked heated discussions online.
Ilona & Alan stunned the judges with a bold and powerful freestyle, marking their growth throughout the season.
Joey & Jenna emerged victorious, charming fans and judges alike and taking home the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.