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Dancing with the Stars Season 34 Finale: What to Expect
11/25/2025, 8:50:15 PM
Finale Overview and Format
The season 34 finale of "Dancing with the Stars" will air on Tuesday, November 25, at 8 p.m. ET, live on ABC and Disney+. This highly anticipated event marks the culmination of a record-breaking season coinciding with the show's 20-year anniversary. The finale will feature five remaining couples, each consisting of a celebrity and a professional dancer, competing for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. Each couple will perform three routines: a judges' choice dance, an instant dance, and a freestyle routine, showcasing their skills and creativity.
Finalists and Their Performances
The five finalist couples are:
1. Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy: They will perform a samba to "Hip Hip Chin Chin" by Club des Belugas, selected by judge Carrie Ann Inaba, followed by a freestyle routine to "Maneater" by Nelly Furtado and "Sports Car" by Tate McRae.
2. Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach: Their judges' choice dance is a paso doble to "Stampede" by Alexander Jean featuring Lindsey Stirling, chosen by Bruno Tonioli. They will also perform a freestyle to "Something in the Heavens" by Lewis Capaldi.
3. Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten: They will dance a rumba to "Take My Breath Away" by Jae Hall, selected by Derek Hough, and their freestyle will be to "I Hope I Get It" from "A Chorus Line."
4. Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa: This Olympic gymnast will perform a paso doble to "Breakin' Dishes" by Rihanna, chosen by Inaba, and a freestyle to "Motivation" by Normani.
5. Robert Irwin and Witney Carson: They will perform a quickstep to "Are You Gonna Be My Girl?" by Jet, selected by Hough, followed by a freestyle to "Black & Gold" by Sam Sparro and "The Nights" by Avicii.
The finale will also feature an opening number choreographed by Joey Pizzi to "Never Can Say Goodbye" by the Communards, along with performances from all season 34 couples and last season's champions, Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson.
Viewing Options
The finale will be a three-hour event, concluding at 11 p.m. ET. For those unable to watch live, the episode will be available for streaming the following day on Hulu and Disney+.
Predictions and Fan Favorites
As the finale approaches, predictions indicate that Robert Irwin and Witney Carson are favored to win, with a 90% chance according to betting data from Gold Derby. Alix Earle is projected to place second with a 64% chance, followed by Jordan Chiles at 46%. Dylan Efron and Elaine Hendrix are predicted to finish fourth and fifth, respectively.
Conclusion
The "Dancing with the Stars" season 34 finale promises to be an exciting culmination of talent and entertainment, with each couple vying for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy. As fans prepare for the live event, the competition remains fierce, and the performances are sure to captivate audiences.
