DWTS Season 34: Robert Irwin and Witney Carson Win Mirrorball

Perfect 30 for Alix, 29 for Robert — And Then the Big Win!

It’s finally over, and wow—the “Dancing With The Stars” Season 34 finale delivered everything: perfect scores, emotional speeches, surprise cameos, and a brand-new Mirrorball champion. After weeks of high-energy performances, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson officially took home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

But before the big win, the night kicked off with some seriously intense competition—especially between Alix Earle and Robert Irwin, the two fan favorites everyone was watching.

Alix Earle Starts Strong With a Perfect 30

Social media star Alix Earle, best known for her viral “get-ready-with-me” TikToks and her hit podcast Hot Mess with Alix Earle, opened the finale with a bang. Along with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy, she performed a high-energy Samba to “Hip Hip Chin Chin.”

The judges were clearly impressed because Alix scored a perfect 30 out of 30, instantly taking the top spot on the leaderboard and putting major pressure on the rest of the finalists.

Robert Irwin Follows With a Powerful 29

Next up, Robert Irwin stepped onto the dance floor with his partner Witney Carson for a fiery Quickstep to “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet. Robert called Witney “super powerful and incredibly important” to his journey, and honestly—it showed in their performance.

Judge Bruno Tonioli raved about Robert’s movement, saying he had the “footwork of a cheetah and the power of a lion.” However, Carrie Ann Inaba pointed out a small stumble, and that tiny moment kept them from a perfect score. The result? 29 out of 30, just one point behind Alix Earle.

A Star-Studded, Emotional Finale Night

The finale also featured the return of several past cast members, including Lauren Jauregui, Andy Richter, Corey Feldman, Danielle Fishel, Hilaria Baldwin, Scott Hoying, Whitney Leavitt, and Baron Davis. The opening group number set to “Never Can Say Goodbye” was pure magic.

The top five finalists included:

• Robert Irwin & Witney Carson

• Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy

• Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach

• Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa

• Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten

Each couple had to perform three intense routines: a freestyle, an instant dance with almost no prep time, and a judges’ choice style they had never learned before.

 

 

 

 

 

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And the Winner Is… Robert Irwin!

In the end, despite Alix’s perfect start, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson won the Mirrorball Trophy. When co-host Julianne Hough asked what the win meant to him, Robert shared an emotional message:
“My sister said it best—thank you for changing my life.”

Witney added that she already felt like a winner just having Robert as her partner and friend.

From perfect 30s to emotional speeches, DWTS Season 34’s finale was a night fans will never forget.