We officially have a winner of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 34, after a whopping 72 million votes during the live finale. Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson claimed the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy after earning a near-perfect score on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

The finale featured five couples competing for a chance to win the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, including social media influencer Alix Earle, who took second place.

The final five couples danced through three intense rounds of competition. There were several other performances, including an opening number to “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Communards, choreographed by Joey Pizzi.

All season 34 couples, including Florida’s Lauren Jauregui, made a return to the ballroom with additional performances to “Sugar on My Tongue” by Tyler, The Creator, “Applause” by Lady Gaga, and “I Don’t Dance” by Alexander Jean.

 

 

Robert Irwin wins ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 34

Robert Irwin, wildlife conservationist and son of the late, great Steve Irwin, took home the Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy on the season 34 live finale of “Dancing with the Stars.” He and partner Witney Carson scored an 89 out of 90 total possible points throughout the night.

Florida-based influencer Alix Earle took second place with partner Val Chmerkovskiy and earned a perfect 90 out of 90 total possible points throughout the night.

Round 3, Freestyle Dance scores, Alix Earle earns her third perfect score of the night

For the third and final round, Alix Earle and partner Val Chmerkovskiy danced their freestyle to a mashup of “Maneater” by Nelly Furtado and “Sports Car” by Tate McRae, earning her third perfect score of the night.

Here’s how each contestant scored in the Freestyle Dance Challenge category:

Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy – 30 out of a possible 30 points.
Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach – 30 out of a possible 30 points.
Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten – 30 out of a possible 30 points.
Robert Irwin and Witney Carson – 30 out of a possible 30 points.
Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa – 30 out of a possible 30 points.

Round 2, Instant Dance Challenge scores

Once again for the second round, Alix Earle took the stage first. She and partner Val Chmerkovskiy danced a Cha-Cha to “Where is My Husband” by Raye, with her second perfect score of the night.

Here’s how each contestant scored in the Instant Dance Challenge category:

Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy – 30 out of a possible 30 points.
Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach – 30 out of a possible 30 points.
Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten – 27 out of a possible 30 points.
Robert Irwin and Witney Carson – 30 out of a possible 30 points.
Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa – 30 out of a possible 30 points.

Round 1, Judges’ Choice scores, Alix Earle dances first

For the Judges’ Choice round, Alix Earle took the stage first. She and partner Val Chmerkovskiy danced a samba to “Hip Hip Chin Chin” by Club des Belugas, to the tune of a perfect score.

Here’s how each contestant scored in the Judges’ Choice category:

Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy – 30 out of a possible 30 points.
Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach – 28 out of a possible 30 points.
Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten – 30 out of a possible 30 points.
Robert Irwin and Witney Carson – 29 out of a possible 30 points.
Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa – 29 out of a possible 30 points.

What time does the finale of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ come on? How long will the ‘DWTS’ finale be?

The “Dancing with the Stars” season 34 finale airs from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, live on ABC.