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How DWTS’ 2023 winner Xochitl Gomez celebrated Joey Graziadei’s win

Originally published on E! Online

Xochitl Gomez passes the baton.

The Marvel actress, who won season 32 Dancing with the stars next to partner Val Chmerkovskiy-offered a special congratulations Joey Graziadei after he and partner Jenna Johnson took home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy during the season 33 finale.

In a video shared to her Instagram on November 27, Xochitl and her father Monty Hall counted down from three before throwing a handful of confetti into the air. As the colorful pieces of paper fell to the ground, the 18-year-old shouted, “Woo! Joey and Jenna won!”

And that’s not the only way Xochitl paid tribute to her successor. The Raven’s house alum also posted a clip of Jenna giving her victory speech and a photo of the professional dancer posing with Joey — who became the very first Bachelor star to take home the show’s top prize after being crowned winners of the reality competition series.

In addition, Xochitl was able to personally witness the couple’s incredible achievement. After all, she returned to the ballroom during the November 26 finale to perform with Val.

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“Being able to dance with you brings me so much joy,” Xochitl said of Val in the caption of her post. “I’m so glad we get to do it again!”

She added, “I may not be in the ballroom, but just know that I still love you all.” dwt.”

Xochitl Gomez, Joey Graziadei, Jenna Johnson

Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images/Disney/Eric McCandless

Of course, Xochitl is just one of many people who are thrilled about Joey’s win. After the episode, the Bachelor Nation alum shared that his family and his fiancée Kelsey Anderson were some of his biggest cheerleaders throughout the process.

“Everyone has been so supportive of us: Kelsey, my family,” Joey previously told E! News. “Every week I get texts right after we finish dancing, and I get nothing but love and support and that’s all I can ask for.”

Keep reading to revisit all the ballroom duos Joey and Jenna faced in season 33 Dancing with the stars.

Anna Delvey



<p>Anna Delvey</p>
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The inspiration behind it Invent Anna exchanged her ankle bracelet with her partner for dancing shoes Ezra Sosa. However, the fake heiress was eliminated during the September 24 episode, saying she learned “nothing” in her now infamous one-word farewell speech.

Ilona Maher



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The Olympic rugby player was ready to hit the dance floor with a professional Alan Berstenand finished second.

Chandler Kinney



<p>Chandler Kinney</p>
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The Disney Channel star tried to dance her way to the top with her partner Brandon Armstrong and eventually came third.

Brooks Nader



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The model and her partner Gleb Savchenko were ready to parade through the ballroom, but took their final bow on October 15.

Reginald VelJohnson



<p>Reginald VelJohnson</p>
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The only thing that mattered to the Family matters alum and associate Emma Slater took home the Mirrorball Trophy. However, their trip was cut short during the second week of competition on October 8.

Eric Roberts



<p>Eric Roberts</p>
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The Dark Knight star had entered into a partnership Britt Stewart. They were eliminated in the second week alongside Reginald and Emma.

Joey Graziadei



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The Bachelor alum has found his rose among the thorns of his partner Jenna Johnsonwinning season 33.

Tori spelling



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The alum of Beverly Hills, 90210 was oh so ready to dance along Pasha Pashkov. Unfortunately, the two only lasted one week and were eliminated from the competition in a double elimination alongside Anna and Ezra.

Danny Amendola



<p>Danny Amendola</p>
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The NFL professional and partner Witney Carson surely scored a touchdown on the dance floor and came fifth in the finals.

Dwight Howard



<p>Dwight Howard</p>
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The NBA star hoped to stand head and shoulders above the competition with his partner Daniella Karagachbut was eliminated from the competition on November 12.

Stefanus Nedoroscik



<p>Stephen Nedoroscik</p>
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The Olympian had his sights set on another medal – or should we say: the Mirrorball Trophy – with partner Rylee Arnoldwith which he finished fourth in the final on November 26.

Phaedra Parks



<p>Phaedra Parks</p>
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The Traitors alum would definitely wipe out the competition with partner Val Chmerkovskiybut was ultimately removed from the lineup on October 22.

Jen Tran



<p>Jenn Tran</p>
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Although Bachelor party star and partner Sasha Farber were in full bloom in the ballroom, but were eliminated from the competition on October 29.

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