Dancing with the Stars: Five Couples Battle for the Mirro...

Dancing with the Stars season 34 is coming to a glittering close as the final five couples return to the ballroom for one last chance at the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. The finale promises high drama, star-studded performances, and a celebration of the season’s standout talent.

What to Know:

Finalists will perform three routines: a judges’ choice, an instant dance, and a freestyle.
Opening number choreographed by Joey Pizzi to “Never Can Say Goodbye” by the Communards.
All season 34 couples return for group performances, including numbers set to Tyler, The Creator’s “Sugar On My Tongue,” Lady Gaga’s “Applause,” and Alexander Jean’s “I Don’t Dance.”
Season 33 champions Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson will perform to “Tanguera” by Fabio Hager Sexteto.
Each of the remaining five couples will dance two numbers: one according to the judges' choices and another as a freestyle.
Robert Irwin, the frontrunner to win this season of the competition show, has injured his rib just ahead of the finale.
The finale airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET, simulcast live on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu.

Stay with Newsweek for live updates on this highly anticipated finale.

Nov 25, 2025 at 06:45 PM EST

How to watch ‘Dancing With the Stars’

The season 34 finale of Dancing With the Stars will air live tonight at 8 p.m. EST on ABC and Disney+. Viewers who miss the broadcast can stream the episode the following day on Disney+ and Hulu.

Disney+ offers multiple subscription tiers, including a basic plan with ads at $11.99 per month and a premium ad-free option at $18.99 per month or $189.99 annually.

Hulu also provides two plans: an ad-supported version for $11.99 per month or $119.99 annually, and an ad-free plan for $18.99 per month.

For those seeking both platforms, a bundle package combining Hulu and Disney+ starts at $12.99 per month.

Nov 25, 2025 at 06:37 PM EST

Who is favored to win Season 34 of ‘Dancing With the Stars’?

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Robert Irwin is the frontrunner to capture the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy as Dancing With the Stars season 34 heads into its finale. According to Gold Derby’s latest fan prediction tallies, the 21-year-old wildlife conservationist holds more than a 90 percent chance of victory.

A win would mark a historic milestone for the Irwin family. His sister, Bindi, claimed the trophy in season 21 back in 2015 alongside Derek Hough, making them the first siblings to both secure the show’s top prize.

Irwin’s pro partner Witney Carson is also chasing history. She previously won with Alfonso Ribeiro in season 19 and has logged five other top-three finishes. Only a handful of pros have earned multiple Mirrorballs, with Hough leading the all-time list at six.

While Irwin is the heavy favorite, the rest of the leaderboard is less certain. Odds place Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy in second, gymnast Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa in third, Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach in fourth, and Elaine Hendrix with Alan Bersten rounding out the finalists.

Nov 25, 2025 at 06:33 PM EST

Who is left on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 34?

The five finalists left on Dancing With the Stars Season 34 are Alix Earle, Robert Irwin, Dylan Efron, Elaine Hendrix, and Jordan Chiles.

Breakdown of Remaining Contestants

Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy
- Social media personality paired with Val.
- Judges’ choice: Samba to “Hip Hip Chin Chin”
- Freestyle: “Maneater” / “Sports Car”
Robert Irwin & Witney Carson
- Wildlife conservationist paired with Witney.
- Judges’ choice: Quickstep to “Are You Gonna Be My Girl?”
- Freestyle: “Black & Gold” / “The Nights”
Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach
- Reality star/content creator paired with Daniella.
- Judges’ choice: Paso doble to “Stampede”
- Freestyle: “Something in the Heavens”
Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten
- Actress paired with Alan.
- Judges’ choice: Rumba to “Take My Breath Away”
- Freestyle: “I Hope I Get It”
Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa
- Olympic gymnast paired with Ezra.
- Judges’ choice: Paso doble to “Breakin’ Dishes”
- Freestyle: "Motivation"