This story contains spoilers for the November 26 episode of “Dancing With the Stars”

On Tuesday night’s Season 33 finale of “Dancing With the Stars,” the final five couples competed for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy with a “redemption dance” assigned by the judges, in which they tackled a style they had previously followed incorrectly.

The second round featured several dazzling freestyle routines, including the showstopper from Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong – the first black duo in the finals – who paid decades-long tribute to renowned African-American dancers like the Nicholas Brothers. Carrie Ann Inaba asked if the “Pretty Little Liars” star realized the impact the dance had, stating, “You changed the future for future people!” The dance was set to “Hellzapoppin’” by Eyal Vilner Big Band and “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield.

Other freestyles showcased the participants’ strengths and personalities, from gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik’s balancing act on a pommel horse to Super Bowl champion Danny Amendola showing off his abs while channeling Ryan Gosling in “Barbie.”

Although Kinney seemed like a sure shot to take home the top prize, she shockingly finished in third place, with Amendola in fifth and Nedoroscik in fourth.

And the winner of season 33 turned out to be “The Bachelor” star Joey Graziadei and partner Jenna Johnson, while Olympian Ilona Maher came in second.

Dancers recreate so-so dances for ‘Redemption’

Kicking off the finals, Nedoroscik and partner Rylee Arnold performed a Quickstep to the “Friends” theme song “I’ll Be There for You,” which earned two 10s and a nine. Bruno Tonioli praised his improved musical timing and joked: “You have become a Rolex.” Derek Hough enthused: “You’re like a ray of sunshine, like two little antidepressants dancing across the floor, seriously, you just radiate joy with every step you dance,” while Inaba said the late Len Goodman would have laughed ‘ear to ear ear” during the dance.

“The Bachelor” star Joey Graziadei and partner Jenna Johnson performed a Cha Cha to “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” from Justin Timberlake who earned three tens for a perfect score of 30. Hough praised the difficulty of the routine, while Tonioli said it was “a sparkling gem of a Cha Cha polished to perfection” and that the duo looked like “two professionals from the closet”. there.”

Amendola and partner Witney Carson performed a tango to Post Malone’s “I Had Some Help,” a repeat of their dance from Week 1. The dance earned 27 points and Inaba praised him for being the most improved male competitor.

For her redemption dance, Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher and partner Alan Bersten performed a Jive to “Shake A Tail Feather” by Ray Charles. It yielded 27 points.

Kinney and Armstrong performed a redemption Jive for “APT.” by Rosé & Bruno Mars who called Inaba “amazing,” Hough “sensational” and Tonioli “a triumph.” The duo, who were the first to achieve a perfect score this season, again earned all A’s, just like for their freestyle.

Freestyle round with Barbie, tennis and vaulting horse dances

Amendola and Carson became Ken and Barbie for a Freestyle to “Pink” by Lizzo and “I’m Just Ken” from the movie “Barbie,” with Amendola showing off his abs and donning a blonde wig and the ridiculous fur coat like Ryan Gosling in the movie. Hough and Tonioli both handed out 10s, while Inaba handed out a 9 for a total score of 110.

Graziadei and Johnson performed a tennis-themed Freestyle that Tonioli praised for its combination of traditional ballroom and Busby Berkeley-style musical. the dance earned 29 points, bringing the bachelor’s total score for the evening to 117.

Season 32 champions Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy returned to the ballroom for a performance of Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club.” (Since her triumph, she turned 18, graduated from high school, went on tour and bought a car.)

Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten’s Freestyle was scored “Femininomenon” by District 23 meter Mona Rue, where Inaba literally shouted: “My mind is blown! You leave me feeling so strong. That is the magic of dance.” The dance earned her first perfect score for 114 total points.

Stephen Nedoroscik performed an “acrobatic and artistic” Freestyle to “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay, as he and partner Rylee Arnold danced and balanced on the pommel horse. Inaba and Hough both became emotional, with Inaba tearfully saying that she didn’t want this season to end.

Every celebrity from Season 33 returned for the big night, even the first to be eliminated, “Inventing Anna” subject Anna Delvey, who bluntly replied “nothing” when asked what she took away from the competition when she won Week 1 deleted.

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