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On November 26, 2024By Littum

It’s finally here. The “Dancing with the Stars” finale airs Tuesday night, and soon fans will know who will take home this year’s Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

With five couples competing, Tuesday night’s episode will include a redemption round and a freestyle round, ABC said in a press release.

The redemption round will include dances assigned by the judges, ABC said.

This year’s co-hosts are actor Alfonso Ribeiro and dancer Julianne Hough, who have both competed and won themselves. And sits by referee’s table are ballroom experts Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.

Here’s what else you need to know about Tuesday’s final.

How to watch the final episode of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

The “Dancing with the Stars” finale will be simulcast live on ABC and Disney+. The finale will be available for streaming Wednesday on Hulu.

When is the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finale?

The show starts on Tuesday 26 November at 8:00 PM ET/PT and 7 p.m. CT.

Who will compete in the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finale?

Five pairs will complete during the finals, including:

Super Bowl champion Danny Amendola and pro Whitney Carson
The “Bachelor” contestant Joey Graziadei and pro Jenna Johnson
Actress Chandler Kinney and pro Brandon Armstrong
Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher and pro Alan Bersten
Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and pro Rylee Arnold

What will the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finale look like?

ABC said the finale will be packed with non-competition performances, starting with an opening number to Madonna’s “Holiday,” choreographed by Ray Leeper.

The pros from the 2025 “Dancing with the Stars” live tour will also dance to Troye Sivan’s “Rush,” choreographed by Mandy Moore. Mark Ballas and Derek Hough will also dance to team up for a dance to Tango Bardo’s “Libertango”.

The redemption round performances will include:

Danny Amendola and Witney Carson – Tango to “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson – Cha Cha to “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!” by Justin Timberlake
Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong – Jive to “APT.” by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten – Jive to “Shake A Tail Feather” by Ray Charles & The Blues Brothers
Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold – Quickstep to “I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts

And for the freestyle round, fans can expect to see:

Danny Amendola and Witney Carson – Freestyle to “Pink” by Lizzo and “I’m Just Ken” by Ryan Gosling
Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson – Freestyle to “Canned Heat” by District 78 featuring Jake Simpson
Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong – Freestyle to “Hellzapoppin'” by Eyal Vilner Big Band and “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield
Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten – Freestyle to “Femininomenon” by District 78 featuring Mona Rue
Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold – Freestyle to “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay

How do I vote in the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finale?

Fans can vote at www.dwtsvote.abc.com.

Voting will open when the live broadcast begins at

8 PM ET and PT
7 p.m. CT

This year’s winners will be chosen by combining results from last week’s semifinals with Tuesday night’s results, ABC said.

Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY’s NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – on 757. Follow her on Twitter at @SaleenMartin or email her at [email protected].