Joey Graziadei and professional dancer Jenna Johnson claimed victory in the Dancing with the Stars Season 33 finale on Tuesday night. The win marks Johnson's second Mirrorball Trophy and establishes Graziadei as the first male Bachelor contestant to win in the show's history.
With a final combined score of 117 (59 points on finale night), they triumphed despite not achieving the highest technical marks. A viewer on X expressed:
"idk i just feel like after such a good season that was kind of.... eh.... joey was great all season i really liked him but his performances tonight were so underwhelming and im upset about chanbran."
Fan reactions mixed as Bachelor Star Joey wins Dancing with the Stars Season 33
The Dancing with the Stars Season 33 Finale showcased each couple performing multiple routines for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy. Chandler and Brandon achieved the highest technical marks of the night, earning perfect 30s for both performances.
Joey and Jenna's routines earned them scores of 30 and 29, while Ilona and Alan received 27 and 30 points in their two final performances. The scoring system combined judges' technical marks with audience votes to determine the winner.
A DWTS viewer on X noted:
"To be honest, Joey did well, had great dances & great partnership with Jenna but he didn't deserve to win over Ilona, Chandler or Stephen and after the freestyles he deserved it less imo. He def won because of the fanbase of damn bachelor nation; maybe last week, not this one.”
Another fan on X shared their perspective:
"Jenna's an incredible dancer, and Joey's good and very popular, but Chandler was easily the best celebrity dancer this season. Popularity contest wins once again."
The finale performances included freestyle routines that allowed couples to showcase their creativity without the traditional dance style restrictions. Chandler and Brandon's perfect score performance highlighted their technical precision, while Joey and Jenna focused on audience engagement. A viewer on X commented:
"Joey had a great season but was underwhelming tonight which is where my gripe comes from with winning over chandler who was amazing tonight. Back in s16, zendaya's freestyle cost her that win but for some reason joey is the one who still won with a weak freestyle?"
The judging panel, consisting of Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough, provided detailed technical feedback for each performance. As the scores were announced, Chandler and Brandon's consistent technical excellence was reflected in their perfect 60-point finale score. A DWTS fan on X remarked:
" Joey and Jenna killed it this season, no doubt… but Chandler kinda robbed. Feel judges score should matter a little more, as opposed to who has biggest fanbase. Although, also wouldn’t want winner to be determined by who Carrie Ann woke up and decided to like that day.”
Another Dancing with the Stars follower on X expressed:
"trying to crunch the numbers in my mind and figure out how joey won and i really don't get it...no memorable dances, no special partnership, no above average skill, just a pretty face, some man obsessed fans, and vibes."
The finale results placed Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten in second place. Their partnership gained momentum throughout the season, with Ilona demonstrating significant improvement from her first performance.
Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong's third-place finish sparked discussion among viewers. Their consistent technical excellence throughout the season culminated in their perfect score during the finale.
Many fans voiced support for multiple finalists, as one viewer noted on X:
"Wdym Chandler didn't win Dancing With The Stars.”
Another fan stated:
"I know I shouldn't care but I'm so disappointed in the outcome of Dancing with the Stars tonight. Chandler or Ilona should have won and that's all I've got to say about that."
Third fan shared the same sentiment,
“Joey winning over chandler and ilona is actually diabolical like bro (crying emojis)”
However, when combined with the judges' scores, the public voting results ultimately favored Joey and Jenna despite their lower technical scores in the finale.
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Dancing with the Stars Season 33 can be streamed online on the ABC network.
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