Season 34 Finale of Dancing with the Stars from Hollywood Live on ABC and Disney+
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. The talented pros from the DWTS LIVE 2026 Tour perform a routine to “Sapphire” by Ed Sheeran, choreographed by Mandy Moore, along with additional troupe and pro performances to “Talk talk featuring troye sivan” by Charli xcx & Troye Sivan and “The Fate of Ophelia (Alone In My Tower Acoustic Version)” by Taylor Swift. Season 33 champions Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson return to the ballroom for a routine set to “Tanguera” by Fabio Hager Sexteto.
The final episode of the season features three intense rounds of competition. First is the “Judges’ Choice” round, where each couple takes on a new ballroom or Latin dance style with coaching and insight from the judges. Next is the thrilling “Instant Dance Challenge,” where couples must improvise a dance to a surprise song and style minutes before performing it live. And the night ends with the iconic Freestyle round, where couples leave it all on the ballroom floor with their own creative routines.
During the live simulcast of the show in the ET/CT time zones, fans can vote for their favorite couples. Online voting is available to fans in any time zone in the U.S., its territories, and Canada via dwtsvote.abc.com. Additionally, fans on participating U.S. wireless carriers can vote via SMS/text. The combination of live viewer votes and judges’ scores will determine which couple will take home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
The final couples and their performances include a variety of dance styles and songs, from Samba to Quickstep to Freestyle routines set to popular tracks. And after the episode, viewers can tune in to the “Dancing with the Stars” Official Podcast hosted by Joey Graziadei for exclusive cast interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and expert breakdowns of the performances that have everyone talking.
“Dancing with the Stars” is a beloved series where celebrities are paired with ballroom dancers to compete in themed dance routines judged by experts like Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. Stay connected with the show on social media and don’t miss the excitement of the season 34 finale as the couples give it their all for a shot at the Mirrorball Trophy.

