Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles concluded her Dancing With the Stars journey with a respectable third-place finish in the Season 34 finale, capping off months of impressive performances and emotional growth alongside professional dancer Ezra Sosa.
An Emotional Finale Night
Just hours before the live finale broadcast, Chiles shared a heartfelt tribute to her dance partner Ezra Sosa on social media. The emotional note marked the conclusion of their competitive journey together and quickly captured fans' attention.
God gave me the best partner ever, Chiles wrote in her caption accompanying a series of performance photos. She credited Sosa with transforming her into a ballroom dancer and helping her navigate the technical challenges while managing weekly pressure. Her message concluded with affectionate words: I love you DIVAAAAAA Ezra Sosa.
Consistent Excellence Throughout the Season
Chiles and Sosa established themselves as consistent frontrunners from the beginning of the competition. Judges regularly praised the Olympic athlete's remarkable control and improving musical timing, noting her steady upward trajectory week after week.
The semifinal round particularly highlighted their growth as a duo. They delivered two standout performances: an energetic Jive to Raspberry Beret and a passionate Argentine Tango to U Got the Look. Judge Carrie Ann Inaba immediately declared their Jive the best performance of the night so far.
Their Argentine Tango achieved even greater success, earning a perfect 30/30 score from the judges and solidifying their position as serious finalists. With a combined semifinal score of 57 out of 60 points, they entered the finale in a strong competitive position.
Season 34 Final Results and Winners
The Dancing With the Stars Season 34 championship ultimately went to Robert Irwin and professional partner Witney Carson. This victory marked Carson's second mirrorball trophy, while Irwin continued his family's DWTS legacy - his sister Bindi Irwin had won Season 21 exactly a decade earlier.
The final placements saw Alix & Val securing second position, while Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa claimed third place. Dylan & Daniella finished fourth, with Elaine & Alan rounding out the top five.
Though Chiles didn't take home the mirrorball trophy, she concluded the season with one of the most consistent performance records and a partnership that became a memorable storyline in its own right.
