‘Dancing with the Stars’ finale results, when the next season airs

“Dancing With the Stars” Season 34 has crowned a new champion.

After a close competition, one celebrity and their pro partner came out on top.

The final five couples competing in the finale were Jordan Chiles and pro Ezra Sosa, Alix Earle and pro Val Chmerkovskiy, Dylan Efron and pro Daniella Karagach, Elaine Hendrix and pro Alan Bersten and Robert Irwin and pro Witney Carson.

The remaining couples had to perform three dances: a Judges’ Choice dance, an Instant Dance and a Freestyle routine. 

At the end of the night, at the top of the leaderboard were Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy with a score of 90/90, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson with 89/90 and Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa, who got an 89/90 as well.

Here are the results from the “Dancing with the Stars” finale, what you get for winning “Dancing with the Stars” and when the next season airs.

When did ‘Dancing with the Stars’ start?

“Dancing With the Stars” Season 34 began on Sept. 16 and aired every Tuesday through Nov. 25.

Where is ‘Dancing with the Stars’ filmed?

“Dancing With the Stars” is filmed in Studio 46 at Television City Studios in Los Angeles.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ finale results

The winners of “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34 are Robert Irwin (son of Steve Irwin, advocate for wildlife and conservation) and pro Witney Carson.

Alix Earle (influencer) and pro Val Chmerkovskiy were the runners-up and Jordan Chiles (Olympic gold and silver gymnast) and pro Ezra Sosa came in third.

How old is Witney Carson?

“Dancing with the Stars” pro Witney Carson is 32 years old.

How old is Robert Irwin?

The son of Steve Irwin and wildlife and conservation advocate Robert Irwin is 21 years old. He will be turning 22 on Dec. 1.

How old was Bindi when she was on ‘Dancing with the Stars’?

Irwin’s sister Bindi also competed on “Dancing with the Stars” and won Season 21 in November 2015 when she was 17 years old. She was partnered up with Derek Hough, who is currently a judge on the show.

What do you get for winning ‘Dancing with the Stars’?

Aside from the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, the winner of “Dancing with the Stars” does not receive a cash prize.

The celebrities and pros do get paid for however long they’re on the show and making it to the finale does come with a “nice bonus,” according to “Dancing with the Stars” pro Jenna Johnson.

There are a few additional responsibilities that come with becoming a “Dancing with the Stars” champion, including a “Good Morning America” appearance. Celebrities also tend to use their win to help book other gigs.

Who came in second on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ 2025?

Alix Earle (influencer) and pro Val Chmerkovskiy were the runners-up for “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34.

Who is Alix Earle?

Alix Earle is an influencer who gained popularity on TikTok in 2022 during her senior year of college through “Get Ready With Me” or GRWM videos. She has collaborated and invested in brands including poppi and SipMARGS. She is also the creator and host of the podcast “Hot Mess.”

As of November 2025, she has 8 million followers on TikTok and 5 million on Instagram.

When is the next season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’?

The next season of “Dancing with the Stars” is expected to air in the fall of 2026. Season 34 started on Sept. 16 and Season 33 began Sept. 17, so it’s likely that Season 35 will premiere around the same time.

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