The Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) Season 33 finale was full of excitement, with amazing dances, emotional moments, and a new champion crowned. Here’s a breakdown of the finale, including the winner, special performances, and best moments.
The Winner: Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas
Charli D’Amelio, a popular social media star, won the Mirrorball Trophy with her partner Mark Ballas. Throughout the season, Charli impressed with her skills, confidence, and beautiful dances. Her final performance, a Freestyle to “One Moment in Time” by Whitney Houston, was a big highlight. Mark, who announced this would be his last season, helped Charli shine in every routine.
Runner-Up: Gabby Windey and Val Chmerkovskiy
Gabby Windey, a former Bachelorette star, and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy came in second. Gabby grew a lot as a dancer, impressing everyone with her heartfelt routines. In the finale, her Freestyle to “I Will Always Love You” was very emotional and powerful, making her a favorite of many fans.
Third Place: Wayne Brady and Witney Carson
Wayne Brady, a TV host and actor, finished in third place with his partner Witney Carson. Wayne brought fun, energy, and charm to every dance. In the finale, his Freestyle to “Uptown Funk” was lively and entertaining, showcasing his great personality.
Special Performances and Highlights
Final Freestyles:
- Charli’s Freestyle was graceful and powerful.
- Gabby’s Freestyle was emotional, honoring Whitney Houston.
- Wayne’s Freestyle was full of energy and fun.
Guest Performances:
- Jennifer Lopez performed a medley of her hits, joined by DWTS pros for an exciting dance.
- Burna Boy also performed, getting the crowd excited.
Judges’ Favorite Routines:
- The judges picked standout routines from earlier in the season, including Charli’s Quickstep and Gabby’s Contemporary.
Best Moments of the Finale
Group Dance by the Pros: All the DWTS professional dancers performed a stunning routine together, showing off their talent and teamwork.
Charli and Mark’s Final Dance: Charli and Mark performed one last dance, a Foxtrot, full of grace and emotion, celebrating their journey.
The Final Reveal: When Charli was announced as the winner, the crowd cheered, and Mark lifted the Mirrorball Trophy high, marking the perfect end to the season.