The finale of the 32nd season of hit dance competition show “Dancing with the Stars” is finally here.
The finale will feature five couples competing for a chance to win the “Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy,” renamed this season in honor of the legendary head judge who died in April.
Each celebrity will perform a redemption dance and a freestyle routine with their partner, ABC revealed before the finale.
The finale will also feature many choregraphed dance numbers, including an opening number with all Season 32 couples returning to the stage to “Young Hearts Run Free” by Candi Staton. The couples will then perform a holiday-themed dance set to “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” by Mariah Carey and will feature the dance styles of Alfonso Ribeiro, Julianne Hough and surprise guests, according to ABC.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the finale episode.
What time is the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finale?
The “Dancing with the Stars” finale airs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
What channel does ‘Dancing with the Stars’ air on?
“Dancing with the Stars” airs live on ABC.
Where can I stream the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finale if I don’t have cable?
“Dancing with the Stars” can be streamed live on Disney+ or other streaming platforms with live television, such as Hulu + Live TV.
For those without live television options, new episodes of the show are available to stream on-demand via Hulu and Disney+ the next day.
What couples are left on the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finale?
Last week’s semifinals shocked viewers as no one was eliminated. All five couples moved on to the finale:
- “Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness” actor Xochitl Gomez with partner Val Chmerkovskiy.
- “How I Met Your Mother” actor Alyson Hannigan with partner Sasha Farber.
- “The Bachelorette” star Charity Lawson with partner Artem Chigvintsev.
- “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix with partner Pasha Pashkov.
- Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz with partner Daniella Karagach.
Who is Brevard County Florida native Ariana Madix?
“Vanderpump Rules” personality Ariana Madix is a Melbourne, Florida, native and Flagler College alumni who had the entire reality TV realm in a chokehold this last year. After becoming the heartbroken victim in a public cheating scandal, the 38-year-old has graced multiple magazine covers, done various high-profile interviews and rebranded herself post-breakup.
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Madix told Good Morning America hosts back in September that she was excited to join the show, noting that she feels “like I’m in a new phase” of life.
In an interview with Bravo’s The Daily Dish about her feelings ahead of the finale, she said “I am emotional. On one hand, it’s like it’s starting to hit me that it’s all coming to an end, and it’s been such an incredibly beautiful experience and one that has been transformative for me, and that I will treasure forever, no matter what happens.”
How do I vote during ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 32 finale?
According to ABC, fans will be able to vote during the live simulcast of the show in the EST/CST time zones. During this time, online voting will be available to fans in any time zone in the U.S., its territories and Canada at dwtsvote.abc.com.
Fans with a participating U.S. wireless carrier can also vote via SMS/text, however this feature is not available for viewers in Canada.
Who are the hosts and judges of ‘Dancing with the Stars’?
The series is hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough. The judges are Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.
Iconic ‘Mirrorball Trophy’ named after late judge Len Goodman
The competition’s coveted finale trophy was renamed this season in honor of professional ballroom dancer and dance competition judge Len Goodman, who died in April at 78 years old.
“The Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy will now be lifted on Dancing with the Stars like the Vince Lombardi trophy is lifted at the Super Bowl,” executive producer Conrad Green told USA Today.
Green continued, “We wanted to make Len a permanent part of this show, to always remind people the importance he’s had to Dancing with the Stars and how much he meant to all of us.”
The entire ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 32 cast
- Comedian Matt Walsh with partner Koko Iwasaki (eliminated during week 1).
- “Zoey 101” actor and singer Jamie Lynn Spears with partner Alan Bersten (eliminated during week 2).
- Model Tyson Beckford with partner Jenna Johnson (eliminated during week 3).
- NFL running back Adrian Peterson with partner Britt Stewart (eliminated during week 4).
- Actor Mira Sorvino with partner Gleb Savchenko (eliminated during week 5).
- “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Mauricio Umansky with partner Emma Slater (eliminated during week 6).
- Social media personality Lele Pons with partner Brandon Armstrong (eliminated during week 7).
- “The Brady Bunch” actor Barry Williams with partner Peta Murgatroyd (eliminated during week 8).
- Social media personality Harry Jowsey with partner Rylee Arnold (eliminated during week 9).
- Xochitl Gomez with partner Val Chmerkovskiy.
- Alyson Hannigan with partner Sasha Farber.
- Charity Lawson with partner Artem Chigvintsev.
- Ariana Madix with partner Pasha Pashkov.
- Jason Mraz with partner Daniella Karagach.
Who won ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 31 last year?
Social media personality Charli D’Amelio and her dance partner, Mark Ballas, were the season 31 champions of “Dancing with the Stars.”
Contributing reporting: Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer
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