The glittering ballroom is set for its grandest night as the immensely popular 34th season of Dancing with the Stars reaches its spectacular conclusion. The grand finale is scheduled for Tuesday night, November 25, bringing the five remaining couples back for one last dance to claim the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
Finale Format and Spectacular Performances
This climactic episode is set to be a marathon of dance, stretched to an expansive three-hour broadcast, making it one of the longest installments of the entire season. The producers have decided to maintain a structure similar to the previous year, ensuring a thrilling and familiar competition.
Each of the five final pairs will perform three distinct routines: a judges’ choice number, an instant dance, and a freestyle. The evening will kick off with a grand group number choreographed by Joey Pizzi, set to the iconic tune “Never Can Say Goodbye” by the Communards. In a special treat for fans, all the contestants from season 34 will return to the stage for additional performances set to a medley of popular tracks.
Meet the Final Five Couples
The competition is fierce, with these five duos advancing to the finale based on a combination of judges' scores and viewer votes. Here is a detailed look at the finalists and their planned dances for the ultimate night.
Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba has assigned them a samba to “Hip Hip Chin Chin” by Club des Belugas. For their freestyle, they will draw energy from a powerful mix of “Maneater” by Nelly Furtado and “Sports Car” by Tate McRae.
Robert Irwin & Witney Carson
Derek Hough selected a dynamic quickstep for the pair, set to Jet’s “Are You Gonna Be My Girl?” Their freestyle promises to be an emotional and energetic fusion, mixing “Black & Gold” by Sam Sparro with “The Nights” by Avicii.
Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach
Bruno Tonioli chose a dramatic paso doble for them, set to “Stampede” by Alexander Jean featuring Lindsey Stirling. Their freestyle routine will be performed to the moving sounds of Lewis Capaldi’s “Something in the Heavens.”
Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten
Hendrix will perform a rumba to “Take My Breath Away” by Jae Hall, a song chosen by Derek Hough. The duo plans to close their campaign with a show-stopping freestyle to “I Hope I Get It” from the legendary musical A Chorus Line.
Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa
Carrie Ann Inaba assigned them a fierce paso doble using Rihanna’s “Breakin’ Dishes.” Their freestyle track is the high-octane “Motivation” by Normani, setting the stage for a powerful performance.
Leaderboard and How to Watch
Heading into the finale, the leaderboard shows a tight race. Robert Irwin and Witney Carson lead the pack with a score of 59, closely followed by Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy at 58. Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa, along with Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten, are tied at 57 points, while Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach are in the hunt with 55 points.
Don't miss a moment of the glittering action. The Dancing with the Stars Season 34 finale airs on Tuesday, November 25, at 8 PM ET on ABC. For those who prefer streaming, the event can be live-streamed on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
