'Dancing With the Stars' 2025 finale: Fans left stunned by new champion

The finale of Dancing with the Stars 2025 was packed with excitement, drama, and some truly impressive moves as the 34th season came to a close on Tuesday, November 25.

In the three-hour long finale, five couples – Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson, Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach, Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten, Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa – were competing for the Mirrorball trophy.

Each finalist took the stage with a Judges’ Choice routine, an Instant Dance, and a Freestyle performance to showcase their skills and smooth footwork.

However, after all the performances, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson sealed the deal and were crowned the winners.

The 21-year-old wildlife conservationist immediately won over viewers with his energetic ballroom debut.

Despite lacking formal dance training, Robert and his partner Witney turned out impressive routines that amazed fans.

His connection to the show goes back 10 years, when he first appeared on set while his sister Bindi competed.

Now, a decade later, Robert Irwin has continued his sister’s legacy by winning the trophy, adding yet another accomplishment to his name.