Ilona Maher strips down to VERY racy costume for electrifying final dance ahead of shock DWTS finale results

Ilona Maher thrilled fans with her hilarious freestyle dance routine during the season 33 finale of Dancing With The Stars on Tuesday.

The rugby player, 28, stripped off his tracksuit to reveal a sparkling costume and earned a perfect 10 for his energetic routine.

Despite impressing judges and fans alike, Ilona and her partner Alan Bersten finished in second place, with Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson taking home the Mirrorball Trophy.

The Olympic bronze medalist started the performance in a ruby ​​dressing room wearing a black tracksuit.

After reaching the ballroom, a number of female dancers helped rip off the tracksuit, revealing a sizzling silver bodysuit underneath.

The 5-foot-10 athlete left fans in ‘tears’ over his dance routine.

Ilona Maher strips down to VERY racy costume for electrifying final dance ahead of shock DWTS finale results

Ilona Maher thrilled fans with her hilarious freestyle dance routine during the season 33 finale of Dancing With The Stars on Tuesday

The rugby player, 28, stripped off his tracksuit to reveal a sparkling costume and earned the perfect 10 points for his energetic routine

The rugby player, 28, stripped off his tracksuit to reveal a sparkling costume and earned the perfect 10 points for his energetic routine

The performance impressed the judges, with Bruno Tonioli telling Ilona: ‘Look at me, Ilona. You have become a true leader. Well in control. Holds the center of attention between these amazing dancers. You were always the girl on top. You shine brighter than ever.’

Carrie Ann also heaped praise on Ilona, ​​telling her: ‘My mind is blown, blown, blown.’

‘You are all that and then some. See. This is the freestyle moment. It’s all about the impact you leave. You leave me so empowered. That’s the magic of dance. Thank you for doing it.’

Derek added: ‘You know when you first started I saw a spark of potential. But tonight you burn bright, flame my love.’

‘Fantastic freestyle. Your humor at first. Everything knows that I love so much. Congratulations. Well done.’

Dancing With the Stars wrapped up its 33rd season with a super-sized finale Tuesday, spanning a whopping three hours.

Fans were shocked last week when none of the top five contestants — Ilona, ​​Chandler Kinney, Danny Amendola, Joey Graziadei and Stephen Nedoroscik — were eliminated.

The finale will also feature special performances from Mark Ballas and Derek Hough, along with the stars’ final performances.

After her dance routine, fans took to social media to praise the star.

“Alan and Ilona crying makes ME cry,” wrote one.

‘ILONA’S FIRST PERFECT SCORE!! SHE DESERVED,” added another.

The 5-foot-10 athlete left fans in 'tears' over his dance routine

The 5-foot-10 athlete left fans in ‘tears’ over his dance routine

The performance impressed the judges

The performance impressed the judges

She earned a perfect 10 score for her energetic routine

She earned a perfect 10 score for her energetic routine

Her partner later helped her put on a skirt

Her partner later helped her put on a skirt

She started the performance in a black tracksuit

She started the performance in a black tracksuit

The 5-foot-10 athlete left fans in 'tears' over his dance routine

The 5-foot-10 athlete left fans in ‘tears’ over his dance routine

Many also expressed disappointment that she did not win

Many also expressed disappointment that she did not win

Earlier in the night, she was pictured dancing in a gold fringe number

Earlier in the night, she was pictured dancing in a gold fringe number

Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson took home the Mirrorball Trophy

Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson took home the Mirrorball Trophy

Ilona and Alan were seen awaiting their results

Ilona and Alan were seen awaiting their results

For her final look, she wowed in a tight black dress

For her final look, she wowed in a tight black dress

‘The reveal of the outfit, the song choice, the choreo, EVERYTHING. Please be a perfect score.’

YESSSS ILONA THAT BRINGED ME TO TEARS YOU DID CHAPPELL PROUD AMAZING ALL 10s!!!! #DWTSFinale #DWTS

‘so we’re all crying even before ilona’s dance right?’

Ilona got a little emotional as the finale of the most recent season approached.

She took to Instagram and shared clips from her journey on the ABC dance combo, adding a touching note to each clip.

“Dear Alan, no matter what happens, win or lose, I will forever cherish our time together,” Maher wrote of the behind-the-scenes action from their journey on DWTS.

‘I didn’t come into this show thinking I was going to make a connection like this. You are the best dance partner I could have hoped for.

‘We laughed. We cried. We gave everything. It wasn’t always easy (in fact, it rarely was), but it was so worth it, Maher added.

The dancing duo developed a deep bond and friendship during their months together on the show, and she made sure to express how much it has meant to her.

Getting a little emotional as the finale of the latest season approached, Ilona took to Instagram and shared clips from her journey on the ABC dance combo

Getting a little emotional as the finale of the latest season approached, Ilona took to Instagram and shared clips from her journey on the ABC dance combo

Maher was part of the US rugby team that won a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and she was also a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model; seen in Paris in July

Maher was part of the US rugby team that won a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and she was also a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model; seen in Paris in July

‘It will be strange not seeing you every day. Just know… You always made me feel beautiful, powerful and worthy out there.

‘You have really changed me for the better. I hope to find an eternal partner in you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything,’ she wrote.

As the video ended, Ilona shared one last sentiment and through in a cheeky jab at Bernstein.

‘With so much love, Ilona (your DWTS season 33 partner, in case you ever forgot).’

Maher was part of the US rugby team that won a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and she was also a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model.

She became a social media darling during the Games for promoting body positivity.