DWTS 2024 finale: Live scores, results and reactions from the judges as the winners are crowned

DWTS 2024 finale: Live scores, results and reactions from the judges as the winners are crowned

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Dancing With the Stars closes out its 33rd season with a super-sized finale on Tuesday spanning a whopping three hours long.

Fans were stunned last week when none of the top five contestants were eliminated – Chandler Kinney, Ilona Maher, Danny Amendola, Joey Graziadei and Stephen Nedoroscik – were eliminated.

The finale will also feature special performances from Mark Ballas and Derek Hough along with the stars’ final performances.

With strong fan support for many of the five finalists, it’s certainly anyone’s guess who will win this year’s Mirrorball Trophy.

You can follow along with all of the action on on our Dancing With the Stars live blog below. 

Joey and Jenna’s perfect score!

Joey says it’s been fun for him to ‘keep challenging’ himself throughout the season, teasing that the freestyle is in his ‘wheelhouse.’ Carrie Ann gives them a 10, Derek Hough gives them a 10 and Bruno gives them a 10 for a perfect 30!

Joey Grazadei and Jenna Johnson get a redemption… cha cha chosen by Derek

Derek Hough chose a redemption cha cha for Joey and Jenna after messing it up earlier this season. Derek jokes he ‘enjoey’ed it,’ adds content level was ‘so high.’

Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold’s full first dance

Take a look at Stephen Nedororscik and Rylee Arnold’s full redemption quickstep to the Friends theme below.

Fans praise Stephen and Rylee

Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise Stephen and Rylee’s redemption quickstep set to the Friends theme.

Stephen and Rylee’s scores

Carrie Ann gives them a 10 whlie Derek gives them a 9 and Bruno gives them a 10 for a 29 of 30 for their redemption quickstep. Votes from last week are combined with this week.

Stephen and Rylee up first with a redemption dance quickstep!

Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold kick off the competition with a redemption dance set to the Friends theme! Judges and fans were thoroughly impressed!

The opening number is finally here… with Alfonso and Julianne getting it started

Hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro kick off the opening number! All of the eliminated stars returned for the opening number as well!

Fans are not happy with the judges recaps

The first half hour of the DWTS finale featured all three judges – Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli – breaking down each finalist’s season. Fans were not impresssed, to say the least.

Danny is ‘juiced’

Danny Amendola said he was ‘juiced’ for the finale as he was seen in a tuxedo to prepare for the opening dance number

The opening dance will be later…

Hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro confirmed an opening number will happen with all five finalists, though they decided to open with these review segments first.

Fans bash the opening…

Fans were not pleased with the start of the DWTS Season 33 finale, with many complaining there was no opening dance with the finalists. @Lindseylou2396 claimed it was ‘the worst start to a finale I have ever seen,’ and others agreed.

Ilona’s secrets are not revealed

Ilona Maher was not ready to reveal her ‘secret freestyle’ that she was planning for the finale. While she seemed to divulge the details to Alfonso Ribeiro, a blender drowned out her voice.

Joey feels confident

Joey Grazadei said he feels confident going into the finale but he’s more focused on ‘having fun’ since it will be the last time he can dance with Jenna Johnson.

Carrie Ann praises Chandler Kinney

Before the final performances, the judges take a look at the finalists’ previous performances, with Carrie Ann Inaba looking back at Chandler Kinney’s dances.

Voting is now open!

Voting for the Dancing With the Stars Season 33 finale is now open! Fans can vote at ABC.com or by texting to 21523

Who do you think will win?

Which of the five remaining dancers do you think will take home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy? Chandler Kinney, Ilona Maher, Danny Amendola, Joey Graziadei or Stephen Nedoroscik?

Welcome to the live blog!

Hello all! Welcome to our live blog for the Dancing With the Stars Season 33 finale! We’ll be here for all three hours of dancing so you can follow along right here!

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