DWTS Season 34 Finale: Who Took Home the Mirrorball?

The highly anticipated season 34 finale of "Dancing with the Stars" reached its climax Tuesday night, featuring an electrifying opening performance. The five remaining couples battled fiercely for the prestigious Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, presenting a diverse array of dance routines. Each finalist performed a judge-chosen dance, a challenging "Instant Dance Challenge" to test improvisation, and a show-stopping freestyle number.

Viewers actively participated in determining the outcome by casting their votes during the live broadcast and online across the U.S. These crucial fan votes were combined with the scores awarded by judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli. The tension was palpable as each couple delivered their final performances, hoping to impress both the judges and the audience.

Among the standout performances, Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy delivered a samba for their Judges' Choice, earning perfect scores and high praise from Bruno Tonioli, who declared Earle "an absolute star." The finale also welcomed back memorable cast members from the season, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition's conclusion.