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Dancing with the Stars Season 34 Finale: Who Will Win?

11/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The season 34 finale of Dancing with the Stars airs November 25 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Five couples compete for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
Each couple will perform three routines: judges' choice, instant, and freestyle.
The finalists are Alix Earle with Val Chmerkovskiy; Robert Irwin with Witney Carson; Dylan Efron with Daniella Karagach; Elaine Hendrix with Alan Bersten; and Jordan Chiles with Ezra Sosa.

History

Historical Context

"Dancing with the Stars" premiered on June 1, 2005, on ABC, pairing celebrities with professional dancers in a format inspired by the British show "Strictly Come Dancing." The inaugural season captivated over 13 million viewers, establishing reality television's popularity in the U.S. This success led to numerous international adaptations and solidified the show's influence on entertainment programming.

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Story summary

The season 34 finale of Dancing with the Stars airs November 25 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Five couples compete for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
Each couple will perform three routines: judges' choice, instant, and freestyle.
The finalists are Alix Earle with Val Chmerkovskiy; Robert Irwin with Witney Carson; Dylan Efron with Daniella Karagach; Elaine Hendrix with Alan Bersten; and Jordan Chiles with Ezra Sosa.

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