“DWTS” Recap: A new champion is crowned following the epic Season 31 finale

After weeks and weeks of competition, the remaining 4 finalists will compete for the mirror ball trophy during the dancing with the Stars season 31 finale. Shanghai🇧🇷 Wayne Brady🇧🇷 carli d’amelioY Gabby Windy They will perform two spectacular shows with their partners: a redemption dance and the highly anticipated freestyle.

The season 31 finale features an incredible opening number with the pros included cheryl burkewho will say goodbye DWTP extension after 26 seasons. This ending is the first for the show since moving from ABC to Disney+. The first 4 couples who emerge from the competition return to the hall for a special presentation.

The redemption dance is the first. Shanghai e Gleb Savchenko run after being saved by the judges. are coupled with Bruno Tonioli for her quick step towards redemption in “Queen Bee” by diamond rochelle🇧🇷 They kick off the finale with an incredible and ferocious performance. “His body was much better,” praises Bruno. However, he points out that there was a misstep from the start. carrie ann inaba She admits that Shangela turns her on every time she performs. “The improvement has been enormous, I assure you,” Len Goodman Shanela says.

Before hearing the findings, Shangela opens up about the tragic shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs. Shangela says this “can’t be taken” and “this moment is about sharing more love and less hate.” Scores of Shangela and Gleb: Carrie Anna = 9; length = 9; Derek = 9; Bruno = 9. Total score = 36 out of 40.

Next up is Wayne and witty carsonwho are paired with Len for their quick ransom for “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher” by jackie wilson🇧🇷 Len tells Wayne his body was stronger but “needed a little more movement”. Derek Hough he agrees with Len on the framing and movement but says this was “definitely an improvement.” Carrie Ann calls the timing “out of sync” but praises Wayne for being “incredible.” Wayne and Witney scores: Carrie Anna = 9; length = 9; Derek = 9; Bruno = 9. Total score = 36 out of 40.

Cheryl performs one last time in the ballroom with Pasha Pashkov Y louis van amstel🇧🇷 “This is my family,” Cheryl says to the ballroom. About her Thank her fans, judges and pros for always believing in her. The next 3 eliminated couples went to the ballroom for another performance. Selma Blair surprises with a beautiful performance like Giordano sparks from his hit “No Air”.

Charlie and Marcos Ballas wow the ballroom with his jive redemption for “Grown” by small blend after some words of wisdom from Carrie Ann. “It was extraordinary,” enthuses Carrie Ann. Len is surprised that this jive was “even better” than his last performance. Bruno calls Charli the “queen of jive” and says she is “as hot as I’ve ever seen her”. Charli and Mark scores: Carrie Anne = 10; length = 10; Derek = 10; Bruno = 10. Total score = 40 out of 40.

The last couple to act in the redemption round is Gabby and Chmerkovskiy Valley🇧🇷 They call a redemption cha cha for “I Like It (Like That)” by Peter Rodríguez after working with Derek. “You were born to perform,” Derek declares, before telling Gabby that he “definitely” redeemed this cha cha. “That was by far the coolest dance of hers,” says Carrie Ann. Len points out Gabby and Val’s “great technique” in this cha cha. Gabby and Val’s scores: Carrie Anne = 10; length = 10; Derek = 10; Bruno = 10. Total score = 40 out of 40.

OR DWTP extension the finale always includes the coveted freestyle round. Wayne and Witney lead the way with their searing rendition of “Get Up/24K Magic” from ciara feet millionaire Y bruno mars🇧🇷 “You were so sensational,” Derek says. It is also a “perfect freestyle”. Bruno praises the fact that Wayne is always the “greatest showman”. Carrie Ann and Len have nothing but praise for Wayne. Wayne and Witney scores: Carrie Anne = 10; length = 10; Derek = 10; Bruno = 10. Total score = 40 out of 40.

Charli and Mark dazzle with their sensational freestyle to the beat of “Us Again” by PinarToprak🇧🇷 Derek breaks down in tears when he talks about the bond between Charli and Mark. “It was so powerful, just the storytelling and storytelling,” he says. Bruno praises “it was a pure and indisputable excellence”. Len has some great words for Charli. “This is the culmination of everything. Fantastic choreography…and the most wonderful, wonderful dance. It was just spectacular,” he says. Charli and Mark scores: Carrie Anne = 10; length = 10; Derek = 10; Bruno = 10. Total score = 40 out of 40.

Gabby and Val show off their sexy freestyle to the rhythm of “Cell Block Tango” by Chicago🇧🇷 Carrie Ann tells Gabby she was “so amazing” tonight. Len appreciates Gabby keeping her cool after a wardrobe malfunction, saying this freestyle “shows what a great dancer you are.” Derek praises the acting, admitting that “the design from start to finish was spot on.” Gabby and Val’s scores: Carrie Anne = 10; length = 10; Derek = 10; Bruno = 10. Total score = 40 out of 40.

The last freestyle of the season is Shangela and Gleb. They bring the house down with their freestyle to the beat of “Survivor/Call Me Mother” by son of destiny🇧🇷rupaul🇧🇷 The performance is literally the definition of epic, complete with Natasha (aka Gleb) dressed as a drag queen! “For the first time in 31 seasons, I forgot to rate because I was absolutely mesmerized by the whole thing,” Len admits. Derek tells the pair that “we’ve never seen anything like this on the show before.” Bruno concludes the judges’ criticisms by calling Shangela and Gleb “the glory of this incredible season”. While waiting for their scores, Shangela takes a moment to tell the world that “drag belongs everywhere.” Scores of Shangela and Gleb: Carrie Anne = 10; length = 10; Derek = 10; Bruno = 10. Total score = 40 out of 40.

Who won DWTP extension Season 31?

It’s time for the final results of Season 31. After two rounds of stunning performances, it all comes down to the United States voting. Tyra reveals it DWTP extension received the most votes in history.

The couple in fourth place is Shangela and Gleb. In third place are Wayne and Witney. It’s up to Charli and Mark, along with Gabby and Val. The couple in second place is Gabby and Val, which means Charli and Mark are the winners of Dancing with the Stars Season 31!