Dancing With the Stars' Season 34 finale: Who might win the mirror ball trophy? Where do the remaining contestants rank?

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 -The long‑trailed finale of Season 34 has concluded — and the Robert Irwin & Witney Carson duo emerged as champions, claiming the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. 

After three intense rounds (Judges’ Choice, Instant Dance and Freestyle), they secured the highest combined score from judges and fan votes, overcoming a field of strong competitors. Their win was especially meaningful given Robert’s journey and emotional commitment — even performing while recovering from a rib injury.

Still, other finalists shone brightly. Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy delivered flawless performances, earning perfect 30/30 scores at every round — ending the night with the highest judges’ total (90/90). 

Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa also impressed with a powerful Freestyle and strong stage presence; alongside Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach and Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten, they wrapped up a high‑stakes final night where professionalism, showmanship and fan support all mattered.

In the end, the final ranking looked like this: 1st Robert Irwin & Witney Carson; 2nd Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy; 3rd Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa; 4th Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach; 5th Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten. 

Regardless of the trophy, many finalists proved that this season’s bar was raised: it was competitive, emotional and undeniably memorable — proof that in DWTS, it’s never just about being good, but about earning hearts and votes.