If you’ve been following the latest season of Dancing with the Stars (Season 34), here’s your update in simple terms and with a little behind-the-scenes twist for the fans.
The Big Reveal
Dancing with the Stars 2025 kicked off with high energy, and the finale was set for Tuesday, November 25 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC (and Disney+) to crown the new champions.
Among the final five couples were:
- Alix Earle & pro Val Chmerkovskiy — one of the strongest competitors with a big social-media following.
- Robert Irwin & pro Witney Carson — steadily improved all season and earned perfect scores in the semi-finals.
- Jordan Chiles & pro Ezra Sosa — Olympic gold medallist turned dancing-contestant.
- Dylan Efron & pro Daniella Karagach
- Elaine Hendrix & pro Alan Bersten
While predictions leaned heavily toward Robert Irwin & Witney Carson, as of now public outlets list Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy as the winners of Season 34.
What Led to the Win
- Social-media power: Alix Earle brought a huge following to the ballroom, which drives viewer votes.
- Consistent performance: Weeks of high scores, strong showings, and standout dances put her team in contention.
- Finale format change: This season’s finale featured three rounds—judges’ choice, an “instant dance” surprise, and freestyle—which added new pressure.
- Audience connection: Fans resonated with Alix’s journey, transformation and effort throughout the season.
What This Means & What to Watch For
- Winning “DWTS” often leads to broader opportunities—guest appearances, brand deals, even stage work.
- The surprise format tweaks show the show adapting to keep audiences engaged—important for any reality-TV branding or marketing effort.
- For fans of dance and performance, the rise of someone like Alix highlights how talent + fan-base + story = success.
What’s Next?
Rather than a conclusion, here’s a question to carry forward: How will the champions use their victory? Will Alix Earle translate this win into new ventures beyond the ballroom? Will Val Chmerkovskiy add another Mirrorball win to his legacy?
For the rest of us: what inspiring lessons can we take from their win—about persistence, growth, and fan-engagement?
