Dancing with the Stars 2025 Winner: Full Finale Recap and Scores

Alix Earle And The Professional Dancer Val Chmerkovskiy Won Season 34 Of Dancing With The Stars. They Were Named Champions After A Very Energetic Season That Included Impressive Dance Routines And Outstanding Ceilings. At The End Of Season Finale, The Two Were Given The Coveted Mirrorball Trophy On November 25, 2026.

Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy Shine in 'DWTS' 2025 Grand Finale

The perfect-scoring routines of Alix & Val lifted them out of the pack, and immediately became audience favorites in the premiere. As a tribute to the brilliance of their samba, cha cha, and freestyle performances, the judges gave them an identical score of 90%. While Alix & Val faced many strong competitors, they were unmatched in their unique style, tremendous energy, and incredible teamwork.

How Did the Final 'DWTS' Scores Compare?

• Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy: 90/90 (Perfect score)
• Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach: 88/90
• Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten: 87/90
• Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa: 90/90 (Runner-up based on audience vote)
• Robert Irwin & Witney Carson: 90/90 (Runner-up)

Alix & Val received the most votes along with their judges’ scores, making them the official Season 34 champions.

Dancing with the Stars Finale 2025: Dates, Highlights, and Major Moments

Tuesday night (November 25) we witnessed an exciting two-hour finale of DWTS 2025 on ABC at 8/7c until 11/10c. The atmosphere was electric due to the presence of returning celebrities who participated in celebrating their long-awaited return and all the things they accomplished this season together as pros, judges, and producers!​

What Made This 'DWTS' Season So Special?

• Performances inspired by the iconic soundtracks and portrayals of famous musical artists and legendary movies.
• Intimate storytelling moments featuring some of the most celebrated performers in show business, showcasing their love of performing and their emotional journey as artists.
• Vibrant costumes that set a high-energy tone for each performance, coupled with inspiring group performance moments that connected performers and viewers alike.
• This year's special guests included many previous champions of the coveted Mirrorball trophy who provided surprise appearances to the audience.
• As the competition neared the end, viewers became engrossed in the climactic battle for victory.

ROBERT IRWIN AND WITNEY CARSON: DANCING WITH THE STARS CHAMPIONS!!!!! 😭#DWTS #DWTSFinale pic.twitter.com/rNrHv0w5Ca

— Drew Smith (@DrewDisneyDude) November 26, 2025

What Happens Next for the 'DWTS' 2025 Champions?

Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy will appear in many interviews, as well as on tour, and likely return for future one-shot episodes. Winning has encouraged many of the show's younger demographic to dance and be involved. The couple expressed how happy and appreciative they were for the support received throughout the year(s).