The 32nd season of Dancing with the Stars reached an epic finale as Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy emerged victorious amidst fierce competition. The reality dance show saw some enthralling performances from its finalists who battled it out for the Len Goodman Mirrrorball trophy. Let’s take a look at all highlights from the finale and find out more about Xochitl Gomez.
Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy win DWTS S32
The iconic Mirrorball trophy is given away to the winners at the end of each season of Dancing with the Stars. This time, the trophy carried even more meaning than usual as it honored the late Len Goodman, the timeless ballroom dancer who revolutionized the competition as a judge.
17-year-old Xochitl Gomez took home the title alongside Val Chmerkovskiy which also marked his third win as a pro dancer on the ABC series. The finale featured an array of performances even from participants who were eliminated earlier in the season such as Barry Williams, Lele Pons, Mauricio Umansky, Harry Jowsky, and Mira Sorvino.
Dancing with the Stars has made me fall in love with Alyson Hannigan all over again. She's been such a blast to watch this season, I'm absolutely blown away by what she's managed to accomplish and how far she's come. Cannot wait for the finale 😁 pic.twitter.com/uls9qC90Ya
— Tyler (@Ultimate_Tye) November 29, 2023
Previous winners Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas also graced the stage and paved the way for the finalists’ performances. Each pair performed a redemption dance and a freestyle routine and their scores were calculated accordingly. Read to find out a complete breakdown of what happened.
Life and career of the Dancing with the Stars winner
The LA-based actress might seem familiar to Marvel fans as she featured in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness as America Chavez in 2022. She made her pro debut in 2018 with Disney Channel’s Raven’s Home and went on to star in Netflix’s comedy series, The Baby-Sitters Club.
At such a young age, Xochitl Gomez’s Dancing with the Stars win is not the first time she has tasted success. She won the Young Artist Award in 2020 for her work in Shadow Wolves as a supporting actress. She was also named in the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the same year.
List of dance routines and scores
Here is a breakdown of the dance routines and scores from the Season 32 finale:
| Pair Members | Dance 1 Song | Dance 1 Score | Dance 2 Song | Dance 2 Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber | Salsa to “Get on Your Feet” by Gloria Estefan | 25/30 | Freestyle to “Enchanted (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift / “Papi” by Jennifer Lopez | 28/30 |
| Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach | Foxtrot to “Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra | 30/30 | Freestyle to “Happy” by C2C featuring Derek Martin | 30/30 |
| Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov | Samba to “Spice Up Your Life” by Spice Girls | 29/30 | Freestyle to “Run the World (Girls)” by Beyoncé / “Level Up” by Ciara | 30/30 |
| Charity Lawson and Artem Chigvintsev | Tango to “Libertango” by Astor Piazzolla | 29/30 | Freestyle to “Lose My Breath” by Destiny’s Child / “Suéltate” by Sam i and Jarina De Marco featuring Anitta and BIA | 30/30 |
| Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy | Foxtrot to “Unconditionally” by Katy Perry | 30/30 | Freestyle to “Que Calor” by District 78 | 30/30 |
