US EditionDancing With the Stars Crowns Season 34 Winners in Dramatic Finale
Five finalists compete tonight after two months of performances and viewer voting, with Robert Irwin and Witney Carson favored to win, sources say.
- Tonight's live finale saw Australian conservationist Robert Irwin and dance partner Witney Carson win the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy on ABC at 8:00 p.m. ET.
- After a two-month competition, five finalists reached the live finale following weekly eliminations and viewer voting in Season 34.
- Judges' scores combined with live viewer votes decided the outcome, with finalists performing three final-round dances and several routines earning perfect 30s from Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli.
- Irwin said `My sister said it best: Thank you for changing my life` as finalists Alix Earle, Jordan Chiles, Dylan Efron, and Elaine Hendrix placed second through fifth.
- Season 34's virality and casting strategy meant DWTS gained a ratings surge and TikTok-driven audience, while the Nov. 11 episode leaned on nostalgia with six original pros returning.
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