Mon Nov 24 22:50:00 UTC 2025: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Finale to Feature Unprecedented Three-Round Format
Los Angeles, CA – “Dancing With the Stars” is shaking things up for its highly anticipated Season 34 finale, introducing a never-before-seen three-round competition. The change was announced by co-host Alfonso Ribeiro during the semi-finals, which featured performances from celebrity contestants Robert Irwin, Dylan Efron, Alix Earle, Elaine Hendrix, Jordan Chiles, and Whitney Leavitt.
The finalists will face a grueling challenge, including “Instant Dances,” where they must learn and perform a choreographed routine to a surprise song live on the show. The stakes will be high with the “Make-or-Break Freestyle” round, a no-rules routine that allows the contestants to showcase their creativity and secure crucial viewer votes. Co-host Julianne Hough emphasized the talent of this season, urging viewers not to miss the finale.
During the semi-finals, several contestants earned perfect scores from the judges, including Robert Irwin and Witney Carson for their jive, and Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy for their Viennese waltz. Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten also impressed the judges with their paso doble.
The “Dancing With the Stars” Season 34 finale will air on ABC on November 25th.
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