Who Will Take the Mirrorball? How to Stream the Dancing with the Stars Finale, Date, Start Time, and Finalists
After a high-voltage semifinal, only five couples remain as Dancing with the Stars season 34 hurtles into its live finale on Tuesday, November 25 — where one celebrity and their pro partner will claim the 2025 Mirrorball Trophy.
We made it. Dancing with the Stars Season 34 is down to five couples, one big finale, and a whole lot of glitter about to hit the fan. It all comes down to Tuesday, November 25, when one celeb-pro duo gets the 2025 Mirrorball based on a combo of judges scores and live viewer votes. If you like chaos in sequence and sequins, this is your night.
When and where to watch
The finale is a supersized three-hour live broadcast on ABC and Disney+ from 8 PM Eastern / 7 PM Central until 11 PM Eastern / 10 PM Central. It normally runs two hours, so yes, they are cramming in everything: Judges Choice routines, Instant Dances, and the always-go-for-broke Freestyles. Expect returning contestants and pros popping in to amp up the spectacle. If you miss it live, it streams next day on Hulu.
Time zone check: US viewers can also tune in at 6-9 PM Mountain and 5-8 PM Pacific. Watching overnight? In the UK it runs 1:00-4:00 AM the next day, Central Europe 2:00-5:00 AM, India 6:30-9:30 AM, Japan 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, and Sydney hits it at 12:00-3:00 PM the next day.
Who made the finals, and the shock exit that set it up
Prince Night on November 18 was a double-header for every couple: one routine in a style they had not touched yet this season and a repeat dance to show how far they have come. Scores were high across the board, but audience votes still matter, and that sent home Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas. A surprise, given their numbers, but the ballroom is ruthless when the phone lines close.
Your final five: Jordan Chiles with Ezra Sosa, Alix Earle with Val Chmerkovskiy, Dylan Efron with Daniella Karagach, Elaine Hendrix with Alan Bersten, and Robert Irwin with Witney Carson. Jordan, Alix, and Robert have been pulling the loudest support, but all five have the chops to make this messy in the best way.
Finale format: three dances each
Every couple performs three times: a Judges Choice pick, an Instant Dance that tests how fast they can lock in choreography, and the big Freestyle where the rules basically leave the building. Add in guest appearances and the usual confetti blizzard, and you have the kind of ballroom blowout that keeps the pros in ice baths for a week.
Predictions: who is actually winning this thing
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5. Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach - The growth curve is real, and Daniella can polish anybody, but there is still a bit of stiffness that shows up in hold. A podium finish would be a win; the trophy is a long shot.
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4. Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten - Quietly better every week, with a loyal fan base that keeps them in the mix. Strong case for a surprise surge, but she is chasing bigger vote magnets.
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3. Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa - Technique for days and performance that reads to the rafters. The potential snag is vote ceiling against the two most online-backed contenders.
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2. Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy - Consistent high scores plus a massive social following is a dangerous combo. Totally viable winner. The only reason she is not my front-runner is the next guy has momentum you can feel through the TV.
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1. Robert Irwin and Witney Carson - He has been eating up the leaderboard in the back half of the season, and his fan engagement is borderline unstoppable. If they stick the Freestyle landing, it is his Mirrorball to lose.
The bottom line
Robert has the heat right now, Alix has the numbers, and Jordan could absolutely out-dance everyone. And because it is live voting, there is always room for a shocker. Bring snacks and opinions.
DWTS Season 34 finale: live Tuesday, November 25 on ABC and Disney+, with Hulu streaming the next day.