My Last Night in the DWTS Ballroom

Summary

Hot Mess with Alix Earle

Episode: My Last Night in the DWTS Ballroom
Date: December 5, 2025
Host: Alix Earle

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Episode Overview

In this emotionally charged and celebratory episode, Alix Earle recounts her final night in the "Dancing with the Stars" (DWTS) ballroom. Alix brings listeners behind the scenes with candid reflections, team banter, and unfiltered moments as she and her dance partner Val (plus friends and family) navigate the finale whirlwind. The episode blends the anticipation, nerves, excitement, and pride of reaching the season’s end, highlighting both the intensity of competition and the lifetime friendships forged along the way.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Coming Finale & Reflections on the Journey

• [01:10] Alix opens up about the excitement and disbelief that the finale is imminent, remarking on how real it feels.
• [02:03] Discusses favorite moments from the season, particularly Disney Night and the marathon dance.
  • Val: "Disney night. That was a fun one. Being Maleficent. The reaction that people had to that dance was kind of the first time...I was like, oh, let's go." ([02:22])
  • The marathon’s intensity and adrenaline—“I seriously was seeing stars. I don't think I've ever done that much cardio in my life.” ([03:05] - Alix)

2. Practice, Panic, and Perfectionism

• [03:40] Alix talks about feeling more stress over “instant dance” challenges than the choreographed routines, worrying about quick costume changes and keeping up with Val’s pace.
• [06:56] She reflects on how people doubted her seriousness and work ethic at first, but that DWTS gave her a chance to show a different side.
  • Alix: "No one ever takes me seriously or...understands that I want to be dedicated to something." ([06:56])

3. Partnership with Val: The Dynamic and Growth

• [07:14] Both Alix and Val open up about their dynamic—Val wasn’t sure what to expect, and Alix confesses her hunger to learn.
  • Val: "I'm not here to be like, it's my way...This is you, and I'm gonna curate how you want." ([07:14])
  • Emotional affirmation: "I'm so proud of you...You're part of our family forever." ([35:26])

4. Real Talk Behind Rehearsals

• [09:01] Listeners hear honest, sometimes tense rehearsal moments: feedback, frustration, encouragement, and laughter.
  • Val: "You're just getting frustrated."
  • Alix: "I'm trying to do what you're saying and you're saying it's not..." ([09:02])
  • Val: "You're not willing to practice it...You're not willing to change..." ([09:02])

5. The Big Night: Emotions, Routines, and Friendships

• [14:33] Alix describes “dream recovery night” before the show (comfy food, downtime, anticipation).
• [15:48] Pre-show energy in the dressing room—final pep talks, last-minute nerves, and comic moments (“I got to work my pants today!”).
• [16:28] Emotional gratitude:
  • Val: "Getting to know you has been one of the biggest highlights of this whole experience."
  • Alix: "Same for me. You are amazing." ([16:50])

6. Showtime: Performance Highs and Lows

• [21:03] Reactions post-performance:
  • Val: "Definitely your best dance of the season…you just had an energy about you.” ([20:57])
  • Alix: “I feel like I’m gonna puke…just excitement.” ([21:03])
• [22:16] Rallying her fanbase: “The girls you gotta show up to tonight and vote. Sweeties. They come in swinging...I got your guys back.” ([22:16])
• [31:00] Honest critique after the cha-cha:
  • Val: “She was stressed...could’ve followed me a little bit more...But as far as performance, really, really solid.” ([31:00])

7. The Freestyle & The Curtain Call

• [31:59] Alix gets sentimental about what could be her last-ever DWTS dance.
• [32:15] Nerves subside: “I feel better because the freestyle is so fun.”
• [33:53] Celebration and camaraderie: fellow contestants, friends, and family express pride and support.

8. Results, Reflections & The Real Win

• [36:14] Announcement of the winners—Alix places second, but is unfazed.
  • Alix: “It's not about first place. It's about that I had the best time of my life and I made so many friends along the way, so that is a win for me." ([40:49])

9. Goodbyes, Tears, and Looking Ahead

• [41:06] Happy tears, gratitude, and hopes for the future.
• [41:51] Hints at what's next (“He said, please be a pop star…I'll sing. I think you can do anything. With a little audio tune!”)
• [43:17] Parting thoughts from Val: “The best part…has been getting to share this with you guys...I'm in your corner 100. And I'm just so grateful...I'm forever indebted.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Alix: “No one ever takes me seriously or...understands that I want to be dedicated to something.” ([06:56])
• Val: “I'm not here to be like, it's my way...This is you, and I'm gonna curate how you want.” ([07:14])
• Alix: "I seriously was seeing stars. I don't think I've ever done that much cardio in my life." (about the dance marathon, [03:05])
• Val: “Getting to know you has been one of the biggest highlights of this whole experience." ([16:50])
• Alix: “It's not about first place. It's about that I had the best time of my life and I made so many friends along the way, so that is a win for me." ([40:49])
• Val: “The best part...has been getting to share this with you guys...I'm in your corner 100. And I'm just so grateful...I'm forever indebted." ([43:17])
• Alix: "If I ever try to start singing in my career. Oh, yeah, Tell me." ([41:54])
• Alix: "I'm so excited. Like, well, actually I'm sad, but I'm excited right now. Four and a half crying right now." ([45:03])

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:10] — Realization: "Tomorrow will be our last day in here. It's starting to feel real."
• [02:17] — Highlight Reels: Disney Night and the competitive journey
• [03:05] — Dance Marathon: “Seeing stars” and the sheer physical challenge
• [06:56] — Overcoming Others’ Doubts: Alix proves doubters wrong about her dedication
• [09:01-10:29] — Honest, Tense Rehearsal Feedback
• [14:33] — Pre-show rituals and nerves
• [16:28] — Emotional gratitude and the impact of partnership with Val
• [21:03] — Post-performance reaction: “Best dance of the season” and handling adrenaline
• [31:00] — Cha-cha critique: striving for perfection even under stress
• [36:14] — The big reveal: “The winners and new champions of Dancing with the Stars are...”
• [40:49] — Alix’s outlook: “I won because I had the best time and made friends...”
• [41:51] — Future dreams and the “pop star” tease
• [43:17] — Val’s final, heartfelt message
• [45:43] — Reflections on coming in second: “I have no regrets and felt this sense of relief...”

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Tone and Language

The episode is energetic, emotional, playful, and candid. Alix and her guests shift naturally between vulnerability and laughter, with Alix’s signature unfiltered, upbeat tone leading the way.

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For New Listeners

This episode is a raw, behind-the-scenes audio scrapbook of Alix Earle’s time on Dancing with the Stars. It’s packed with honest self-reflection, inside jokes, dancefloor drama, deep friendship, and the kind of full-hearted gratitude that comes from giving it your all and loving every moment.

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In summary:
"My Last Night in the DWTS Ballroom" is an ode to personal growth, resilience, and joy in the journey—both on the ballroom floor and off. Whether you watched the season or not, this episode leaves you feeling like family to Alix and her crew.

Transcript

[A]

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Tomorrow will be our last day in here. It's starting to feel real. I can't believe we're going to be.

[B]

Wearing this whole season is worth literally just that. If you even for a second feel like you don't want to do it, just let me know. Omg, I look like f ing Jon Snow. I mean, what more do we need? Let's do this.

[A]

Let's do it. Yeah. Woo.

[B]

I'm still quite unsure if I made good choices.

[A]

Oh, my God. I got mine.

[B]

Is that what you wanted? One more time, just like that.

[A]

No.

Battle time.

I think, like, the pressure is on.

[B]

Alex motherfucking Earl.

[A]

The guy in deodorant.

[B]

What happens when two indecisive people come together? No, Ty, you flirt.

[A]

Party with you, bro.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Vlog, we love you.

[B]

Is Val a diva to work with?

[A]

No, you're not a diva. You're just under a lot of stress. Like, sometimes you can be under a lot of stress. Not your fault.

[B]

Out of this entire Susie, you have a favorite. I mean, I have a lot. I have the day we spent in Disney.

[A]

Val's so excited for my first time in Disney.

[B]

Disney night. That was a fun one. Being Maleficent. The reaction that people had to that dance was kind of the first time.

[A]

That was the first time Val said, oh, wow. Okay.

[B]

That's how I know it was good. My friends who don't watch the show text.

No, I mean, that's the first time I think she took the night. And that's a big deal. You know, it was a very competitive season and for three weeks we tried, we did our best, and we always felt like he fell short in having that type of impact. And that was the first time we did. I was like, oh, let's go. But then the marathon was a moment. The marathon was exciting.

[A]

That was fun.

[B]

That was so fun. What a moment. That honestly might have been the most exciting to watch you guys dance. The whole. It was insane.

[A]

Because I beg of Dancing with the Stars to release the footage from our microphone from during that dance. I was like, come on, let's fucking go. And I seriously was seeing stars. I don't think I've ever done that much cardio in my life. I was like, like, I can't move. So that was really fun.

[B]

Yeah, I mean, I was very profane. She's tripping about like the insta dances to me. I'm excited because it's not a moment of like choreography. It's a moment of how comfortable two people are now dancing together.

[A]

See, I think what I'm most stressed for in this finale is not the samba, not the freestyle. It's the moments when we find out a song and we have to get changed. And Val's gonna say, I'm panicked. For the panic that I feel that you're gonna have.

[B]

Val cool and collective and depression. I'm just gonna say, look, I'm gonna throw a couple of splits. You do the freaking. What is that? Bberry freeze. Yeah, maybe you do baby freeze on the judges tape. That would be crazy.

[A]

Frank and Bruno's face right in this maze.

[B]

Well, Derek would probably just geek out.

He always fights the terr. Any of these dances you have to come down the stairs.

[A]

The freestyle, I'm flying off a platform and running down a ramp.

Three times up and down this ramp that I keep slipping. So it might be worse than the stair Tyler. We're like sprinting. Like we are going like full horse down the scramble onto the floor and heels. And I thought about like, what happens?

[B]

Are you pulling Isabelle?

[A]

I keep pulling Isabelle's every day. Just this ankle for some reason.

[B]

Don't fail us one more time.

[A]

You want to know how concerned I am about it? I already caught me a crap.

On the floor.

[B]

Oh, you're already prepped for it.

[A]

Just in case I could do something like a roll. I really. I did already think about this, but it's not gonna happen.

[B]

No, I'm sorry. Okay.

[A]

What?

[B]

That was. That was great. I just did. I just said camera front there.

But that was good. That's it.

[A]

Literally.

[B]

Yes. Same unapologetics. Because you kind of did it on camera. Like you kind of, you know, just go for it.

[A]

Also.

I need to Slap a little hard.

[B]

Slap a little harder.

[A]

Now here I was trying to find you, but then you don't need to.

[B]

Cap is right here.

[A]

Okay, so then.

[B]

Yeah, no one's watching you. They're watching.

[A]

Aquarium was like, the more you play to each other and find each other, it's fun.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

So I was looking at you earlier than you were looking at me, which is why I kept getting so flustered on these. Don't want to get mad yet. And then. Then you come around. I said, oh, now he's back. And then I had dog again. Can we just clarify, like, when we're.

[B]

Gonna look at each other? Yeah, okay, let me clarify what was.

[A]

Going to do my first move.

[B]

Yeah, I'm clarifying your moves with you.

[A]

Boom.

[B]

So what do you feel like you want to do? I want to go away on the run.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Put me on the character.

[A]

Just do pop.

[B]

That's nice.

[A]

That's nice.

[B]

I slot in there. Your momentum is leaving. There's no way you could fight that momentum. Come back, and you're trying to get arms, and I don't want you to.

5, 6. Keep going. 1, 2, 3, 4. Yo.

[A]

Hi.

[B]

Hello.

[A]

I'm so happy we all get to be in the finale together. It's so special. I was gonna say I like this too, because I feel like, like, no one ever takes me seriously or, like, understands that, like, I want to be dedicated to something. And I think, like, Val wasn't sure what he was getting out of me either, so I'm just happy he got to, like, show a different side of myself.

[B]

Yeah. And with me, it's the opposite. I think a lot of people, like you said, think that I'm just super serious and have no personality. I'm down to play and tick tock and do all that fun stuff as long as the work gets done, you know? She's down to work before the tick tocking. That's why she's doing the show. And, yeah, I think that's the first thing I asked that was, like, it just like, what kind of experience do you want to have? Because I'm not here to be like, it's my way with. No, he's your. This is you. And I'm gonna curate how you want. You want me to push this? You get that. You want this. You get that I'm here to really make this. You. You only get one chance of this. She was like, I. I just want to work and learn how to dance. And I was like, say less. You know?

[A]

No, I love you too.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

He had somebody who's actually like known to do. Yeah, Audio.

[B]

Love you too. Your chest needs to be over your hips always, Cat. Always. That's. That's the sound when you're traveling. This.

This. This is a feeling of. It doesn't look too secure. So chest forward and walk.

But not like an orangutan. You know, I like the posture, but.

[A]

I was just like over exaggerated.

[B]

Yeah. First one is slow walk. Then you get to dance. They say it's Alex, Earl, look. Yes, it's me. Boom. And then go.

[A]

Okay, I'm ready.

[B]

Yeah. It's such a small change, but you could see it in this video. You're like this versus now. You're. You're here. You walk on different. Different authority about next.

[A]

No.

[B]

What else?

[A]

This is not good.

[B]

Okay, but you're not willing to practice it. You're not willing to change. You're just getting frustrated.

[A]

I'm telling you because I'm trying to do what you're saying and you're saying it's not.

Like I. I want to fix it.

Okay?

[B]

So right now your arms are here. This is what it like, looks. Looks like to me. So I'm trying to figure out a way to take your tension away from your shoulders and place them down here. I'm not accomplishing that. So help me. I don't know what else to tell you.

[A]

So is it the round or is it the shoulders?

[B]

It's both. It's when you come around, you're going like this. And I'm just asking you to come.

[A]

Flying to your arm.

[B]

I know how you feel, but you have to try to put it first. It's the reason why I want to feel a little bit of them is A, is going to take the tension out and B, And B, I'm going to know where you are and then I can help. Go here. Good. That's too much. It's not that much. So very good. Just 10% less. There's a feeling of going across your body, then open. Stop. That was a really nice follow. As I pass, you look at me so that your eyes now. Now it's me, me out. Me, me out. Me, me out. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. One chin.

[A]

Like so. Do you see how I'm over my terms here? I need a Bible.

[B]

Okay. Okay. No, but I don't.

[A]

Like, maybe like the R. You got it.

[B]

Whatever you need.

Chin, chin. The rhythm section.

Is that better?

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Oh, there you go. Yeah. I feel like you're afraid to take that step. Don't be so underneath Yourself. Which country? I just said I'm wrong. Just create a better picture. Just work together. You get what I said? And boom. Nice. Beautiful. We love one more time, the rhythm section. Wow. Good. Boom. More fears. Rhythm section. Wow. Fatter. Oh, More fierce. Boom.

[A]

So where do I look down?

[B]

I mean, I don't want you to hide. I just wanted this type of styling. Yeah. Here. Yeah. So it's, like, loud and.

Like.

[A]

Yeah, but you just look that floor.

[B]

So look down the floor. You're dancing your face off. Feel that, man.

I am moving my life. Oh, look at these sambo rolls. No chopsticks rolls. That's it. Live your life.

[A]

We are having a serving in heels event tonight in la. So we're making some Thanksgiving meals and prepping them, give them out to the local LA community.

[B]

How often do you guys do serve stuff like this?

[A]

We usually do these once a month in Miami, but never done them anywhere else. So I'm happy we were able to pull this off.

[B]

Locked in. How you do anything. That's how you do everything. I know we're at a charity event right now. Yes. But how confident are you that it's about to be a Val?

[A]

Jenna.

[B]

Val3 beat?

[A]

I think that she's the dark horse of this season, and I don't think anyone week one expected her to do what she did. And she's just grown. And Carrie Ann's right. She's the most improved, and she deserves it. So three peat, baby.

[B]

Yay. You're gonna try to get onto Dancing with the Stars and have Jenna as your partner.

[A]

Well, maybe, maybe, maybe.

[B]

I don't know if I could ever do that.

[A]

I think I would only. I could only do it if it was for Jenna. We are doing some recovery. So, one, we have my compression boots on. Two, I ordered some good old Carl's Jr. And I'm excited. This is my treat. I feel like we have been on the go all week. So I'm with my girl, I'm taking care of my body, and we're eating some good food.

Let me show you what I got. Are you excited? I know.

Most importantly, we got some chicken stars.

Asia also likes chicken stars. I need to stop feeding her food like, this is the life. You know what this is? Sit down. We got our Cali XL burger, right, Asia, we're treating ourselves. Oh, no.

You can't eat that. This is delicious. Asia's quite jealous of me right now, but I'm. Hey, I'm really excited for the show day. I'm, like, nervous because there's so many dances, and we've been so exhausted. But I think it's gonna just be a fun show. Like, I feel like everyone's going in with, like, this is the last time we get to do this. Let's just have some fun. So I don't even wanna be nervous on show day. I mean, this birthday's delicious.

We got some fries as well. This is literally, like, my dream recovery night. This is all I need. Now all we have to do is go over our dances and get out there and get ready. She's drooling on me. You're really hungry for this, huh?

It's finale day. I'm so excited. I'm feeling good vibes today. Nothing to even be nervous about. We made it. There's not like we have to make it to another week now. We're going out there, we're having fun. Fun. We're celebrating. And I got to go. Right, Cory?

[B]

Yes.

[A]

I got to go. Dress rehearsal. We have my French pants today, which I'm excited. I've wanted to wear French pants all season, so we get to wear them for the samba today. So I really got to work my pants today.

I got to work on this.

[B]

They're on their way, Val.

[A]

They're just bringing them to you right now.

Time to saa. Time to finale Valley. You ready? Oh, now. Yeah.

[B]

Here's his clothes.

[A]

Oh. Obsessed. How are you feeling? Good. Excited. Good, good. Excited. Not nervous. I mean, look at your abs. Excuse me. Excuse me. Obsessed. 3, 2, 1.

That was zero energy.

[B]

What do you mean?

[A]

This is the Dancing with the Stars finale.

[B]

I'm not gonna shake like, you.

[A]

You smile.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

Last night, I get to annoy you.

Okay, that's good enough. Let's go.

[B]

Like, a squinting smile, but you have energy that time. I tried. Okay, thanks. Thanks, T. I'm going.

[A]

Miss you, the first one walking the stage.

[B]

Thank you, sir.

How are you feeling today? Everything good?

[A]

Good. Excited now I'm like. I feel like the stress is over. It's just enjoying it now. Let's just have fun.

[B]

Like, it's out of our hands. Let's just enjoy. Let's just lean into it, you know.

[A]

Like, have some fun one last time.

[B]

I just can't believe it. Do you remember being up there? And I was like, this is it. Like, we're doing this on the balcony. I'm so happy that we're here. I'm so, so happy. Thank you. Honestly, like, getting to know you has been one of the biggest highlights of this whole experience.

[A]

Same for me. You are amazing.

[B]

No. I appreciate you very much.

[A]

Hopefully we're friends for life. I can.

[B]

We will be. We will be. Yes. Yes. Okay. Good.

[A]

Good.

[B]

I'm glad that that's all decided now. Thank you.

[A]

What is this? We all do this.

[B]

I want us to get acclimated to the space.

[A]

Oh. Where we're changing.

[B]

That's all going to create stress.

[A]

No, I can't put my shoe on. Alex, we have to automate count.

[B]

I want the short. Which dress did you choose?

[A]

I don't know what that.

[B]

No. Get the fringe.

[A]

I'm scared. I'm scared. Ow. Hurry up. We have to listen.

[B]

Okay. Are you ready? You need help with the shiro? Okay, let's go. I think the instant dance will just be fun. I hope I have like one dance. I don't really want. Like I don't want to talk. Cuz it's like so it.

[A]

It'll be fun. I'm most nervous about changing the costume quickly. Like cuz I'm like what if someone gets stuck? Yeah.

[B]

I don't know.

They knew where to put the best looking ones. Just in order. Daniela and I grew up in the same neighborhood. Record.

[A]

When did you first meet?

[B]

She was like nine.

[A]

Really? Probably Honestly even less. Yeah.

[B]

Listen to me. This is.

[A]

Is me.

[B]

Off the record.

You're 70. 70.

[A]

Can you. I mean.

[B]

David. What? No, I am. What?

[A]

He's 70 years old.

[B]

You do not look 70. No. Do I like solo dancing? I don't know what to.

[A]

Please get me in my hair. Net on TikTok.

[B]

Enjoy this moment. Enjoy it. Because I. I know this because the next year it's like you're going to get to next Tuesday and you're going to be like now what? And it's going to hit you. Right? I know so many of us that like literally went and just stopped paying attention. Stop. Like we were just in our focus. Enjoy it while still being in your focus. Take care of your business. But enjoy this.

[A]

I like it.

Strong arms, strong arms, strong arms. Hit it, hit it, hit it.

[B]

Nice. Very good. You forgot. Then you had a partner to give you a little physical reminder. And then you went down.

[A]

I know. But did. It was my turn before that. Correct? Yeah.

[B]

Everything was correct. This was an A. Until just a moment of forgetfulness. But what's great is that you salvaged it. And no one knows our routine. So that still looks perfect.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

No, so making sure the face.

Make sure the face doesn't tell. You know. Otherwise very good.

[A]

Valve is crazy in that dance. Like I like look over the side. You're like, quiet.

What's going on over there?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Give me some abs.

Some abs and some cleavage.

[B]

Off the record. Yes.

[A]

We still have two more dances.

[B]

Besides, you got this.

[A]

Thank you. Tyler. With her partner, V. Chovsky.

[B]

It's Alex.

[A]

Earl.

How was it? Good.

[B]

It was insane.

[A]

Really?

[B]

It was, first of all, definitely your best dance of the season, which I think it's a great feel.

[A]

I feel like I'm gonna puke. I just went to the trailer and was like, oh, man, I'm gonna puke. I think it's just excitement.

[B]

This is what I felt, and this is what every single dancer felt. Because you dancing with other people as well. She was so fucking locked in. She was so locked. Like, you just had an energy about you. So I don't know how nervous you were, but you didn't feel nervous in my hands.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

So just do that one more time. In the meantime, watch this fucking masterpiece. You are incredible. I'm gonna go change. I'll be back.

[A]

Insane. Yeah. It looks so good. So good. And I can make it even better. You were locked in, like, locked in. Amazing.

To our number. So good. Thank you.

I can make it better.

[B]

You think so?

[A]

Yeah. Because I know one when I walk here. Just this first walk, more face, Alex. Then here. Stronger arms. Then here. Look straight, then look up, then here. Less panic on the turn. Then here. I could just hold my posture a little better. And those are my notes. And then it's perfect. So it's almost there. That was like 95%. Just wait for 110. It's coming.

[B]

Are the Earl girls gonna show up tonight?

[A]

The girls you gotta show up to tonight and vote. You little sweetie girls. Sweeties. They come in full swinging. I have no doubt that you guys are there stealing your family's phones. Your brother's your boyfriend, and you're voting. I know my girl's got my back like that. And I got your guys back. So I'm gonna give you guys some good dances tonight. And that's all we can do. That's all we can do. Good vibes, votes, and a few tequila shots. My friends would die when you like. I go on the show because you're on the show and I'm like, she's our college in spouse. Like, wait, really? I did not know that.

[B]

Yes.

[A]

Can I come party with you? Oh.

Yes. I get, like, the allegations. I'm like, well, I'll come out. No, come on, come out. Let's come out. Yeah, I think we need it. Come to Utah or we'll come to you. I want to go to Utah so bad. All you guys, everything. Everyone keeps saying everything's better in Utah. I want to go, please. I feared it. And we'll show you, like, to the best spots. That's what I need. I need, like, the good local spots. Like, wow. I'm so excited. Okay, what month is best to come? Whenever you want. We'll make it the best month to come. All right. I'm excited. Okay. When are you free? Whenever you are. Okay.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

Perfect. Guys, the only reason that I have any sort of oomph in this freestyle is because right in the beginning, me and Carter look at each other, and we go, boom. And he gives me that face, and I said, oh, well, now mama's got to serve. No, please. Me next to you.

[B]

I'm like, okay, let's go.

[A]

We look at each other, and I'm like, oh, it's time to lock in. No, not far. That far, that far. I'm so happy it's you standing there. I love you. We're going to kill it. We're going to kill it.

[B]

Let's go.

[A]

Chomp, chomp, chomp, chomp.

Mom. Hi. How are you.

Guys? Are you all here? No, just us two. Are you? Just us two. Like your haircut. Thank you.

[B]

You look so beautiful.

[A]

I didn't bring you flowers because I knew you were gonna have a million. And I'm like, how are you gonna. You are my flower.

You're so sweet. Okay, one dance at a time. Okay, let's go.

[B]

No problem. We'll do this samba, then we'll go and go over all this. She was locked in dress rehearsal.

[A]

She smashed today. Just now.

[B]

Literally just now, our whole energy right now is just do that again. Exact same. One more time.

[A]

I'm going to do better.

[B]

All right, well, I don't know what I'm going to do with myself.

[A]

We got big smile on your face and enjoy it.

[B]

That was expensive. Show it off.

Just a reflection of job that you.

[A]

Thank you.

[B]

Very professional, very respectful. Never gave me attitude. Maybe one time this last week.

[A]

Let's get going. It is showtime, baby. Showtime. Show us what we know you have. That paso was very good. I was very proud of you. It was really enjoyable to watch.

[B]

Is that a burp?

[A]

Tyler, what do you think that was? I really. I've had, like, an upset tummy. Who's nervous? Not me.

[B]

I feel like with how good your dances are, you don't need to be nervous.

[A]

No, I'm not. I'm not. Like, I just want to go. I want to get up now.

[B]

You put the people in here. Oh, I'm excited.

[A]

You have the most talented mom in the world. Thank you. She's made my season. Thank you. Thank you. Seriously, the best. Thank you so much. Thank you.

[B]

Let's go.

[A]

Yeah. All right. Love you. Yeah.

The hard work is done. How do I get these jitters to go away? They're good jitters. Yeah, yeah. But, like, one thing at a time. Don't think about all ingredients straight out first. We're thinking about samba. That's it. You're going tits forward over your leg. Get that arm out.

I'm so excited for you. We're going to smash it. Good luck, gorgeous. Amazing. Can I hug you? Yay. Yes, yes, yes.

Oh, baby. Doesn't she look so freaking out? That's her best photo ever. Wait, did you face tune her? Her eyes are literally perfect. No. She looks so good in the.

I'm freaking out. I'm so excited. How do you feel? Excited. You look so good. You look stunning.

Do you have your crystals? Okay.

Oh, my God.

This outfit and your hair, everything. Wow.

[B]

Sally, where the crystals at?

Got it.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

What is the story behind your freestyle?

[A]

It's kind of like a redo of what I did in week one, which is kind of trying to have that, like, pop star moment with some confidence, which I just, I feel didn't have. Week one, when I go watch a concert or whatever, my favorite artist and, like, leave with that feeling of like, oh, my gosh, like, I now want to get up and come to something and go for my biggest dream. I don't know. Just shooting the stars. Let's get down to business.

[B]

To the beat. Thank you very much. Vote for Alex, y'.

[A]

All.

[B]

Yo, does it throw you off if I have my shirt open like this?

[A]

I think you should tuck it in and open it if you're gonna do open it. I feel like it's like, actually do whatever you want.

[B]

Just give. Give the people what they want one last time. And what is that? Skin. Skin and nipples.

[A]

That's what we bring to the dance floor.

[B]

My mind is telling me yes.

[A]

Ow.

[B]

But my body.

My body's telling me no.

[A]

Come on, body. Come on, body.

[B]

Come on, body.

[A]

Woo.

I'm so grateful that they're out there and nails tonight. Feeling good, excited, healthy. So proud of the season that we've had. It's been an amazing time. None of this really matters anymore because we made it to the finale. All that matters is we go out there and have fun. And that is the biggest thing. So we're gonna stop shaking and sweating and just go enjoy the dance and have fun.

[B]

God, thank you so much for this opportunity. Let's go out there. We work hard. Let's go out there and dance with gratitude. Okay, that's it. And have fun. Here we go. Let's go. You guys are gonna crush me.

[A]

Shake that shit.

Kill it. Thank you.

[B]

Good luck, guys.

[A]

Watch her lip sync. Oh, really?

[B]

That's how you feel?

[A]

Hey, hey, the rhythm section. Hey.

The samba rules are great. Ow. Look at you. Like, in your packages, barely. They played cha cha and I'm like. They were going through all your weeds. You're a completely different dancer. Like, not even close. Not me somehow smacking the floor on that right split. Oh, yeah. Can I please do a left? Nope.

[B]

Okay, let's stay cool. Let's stay present. Let's take it one round at a time.

[A]

Wow, you guys, what a way to start the night. Okay, is my Instagram a black screen for you guys too? It won't let me post on Instagram, and then I post it and it's a black screen screen. Someone is putting a curse on us.

[B]

It's not a curse.

[A]

And all day yesterday, we both got zero, like, actual zero on our views all night. So I don't know why I can't post. And I'm trying to tell people to vote, and I'm going to puke. You cannot do the split and hurt yourself.

[B]

I'm not.

How was it?

[A]

I had a feeling it was going to be a cha cha, and I knew I wasn't feeling good about the ending of it, and I did. I botched it.

[B]

It was perfect, though.

[A]

We got a good score.

[B]

Good job. Scary as fuck. Scariest mother myself. Jesus Christ. Good luck. Come on. Follow your partner. Don't ask questions.

[A]

Yeah. Crushed it, Val.

[B]

Oh, yeah. Thank you, Val.

[A]

How did you feel about that, Cha cha?

[B]

I felt good. I think it was good. Impactful. I just felt like she was stressed and didn't, you know, I think she could have followed me a little bit more. She just can't seize control, you know, There are things that I feel on the under the hood that nobody else sees. Nobody sees, nobody feels. Camera eats up a lot of times. So that's it. I unreasonably. I want everything. I want it to look good, but I want it to also feel good under the hood. You know, mechanically. Everything has to be. So this one had a few little bumps that I felt, but as far as the performance itself, I thought it was really, really Solid. It was incredible. Plus. Oh, thank you. Yeah, I haven't even seen it yet, so it's. It's hard for me to match up the feeling to the good. Yeah, no, that was just a lot of adrenaline. That's hard. That's hard. And it's my first time doing that too, so thank you so much. How are you? How are you feeling about the. The final dance? Oh, my God. I'm excited. I'm ready to go. That one is what gives me so much confidence, how confident she is in it. That's what gives me, like, ease and comfort. She's. I think it's the best dance of the year. Thank you. I think so, too.

[A]

Here we go, onto the freestyle. This will be my last ever dance on Dancing with Stars. That's crazy. So now I actually have to slay. Now I've got nothing to hold back. Girl, you've been slaying the whole time. Thanks. Oh, gosh.

[B]

Have the nerves gone down at all after getting two 30s?

[A]

Have the nerves gone down? Yeah, I feel better because the freestyle is so fun.

[B]

That vase is amazing.

[A]

What I do.

[B]

You went like.

[A]

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8.

[B]

1.

[A]

So just like that? Yeah.

[B]

Two whole three.

[A]

Is your finger okay?

[B]

My finger's okay, yeah.

[A]

Okay. Are you gonna go out there like that?

[B]

No.

[A]

Let's go.

Sam.

[B]

Come on, Maddie.

[A]

Screaming, jumping off the ledge. I was about to puke over the ledge. Like, that was the best thing I've ever seen. You're not real. So fun. Like, you strutting down. I was like, I'm just so happy. You have that moment. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

[B]

It was just so fierce.

[A]

We have to change. Can we make one TikTok in the south?

[B]

Yes. Let's go. I have to change, but, yeah, TikTok first.

[A]

You're so good. It was so good. I was screaming so loud for you, and I got.

I'm gonna lose my voice screaming for you.

[B]

Can we hug it out? Can we hug out the team? This was such an important moral, like, camaraderie.

[A]

Having you guys here made the season.

[B]

Your support, obviously, but Ty, you just your energy in the room. First of all, thank you for capturing.

[A]

So much of us, your questions.

[B]

I love it. Honestly, it's been an honor to be able to be around you guys. It has.

[A]

So.

You guys are.

[B]

When we miss this, we miss this. We miss all of it.

[A]

Thank, guys so much. I love you so much. And honestly, like, I'm going to get a little emotional. You made him shine. And, like, he did some of his best work because of you. And I've never seen him so happy to, like, be doing a season and so fulfilled. And that is all because of you and your hard work. And like, I know he's not an easy teacher. He can be so rude sometimes.

[B]

But don't pivots into the ra.

[A]

But you had no ego and you just took it. And no, not many people can do that. So I'm cool.

[B]

I love you.

[A]

I'm so proud of you. I like, I can't. And you're part of our family forever. Oh, we just love you. Nothing without your help too. From the times when you had to come in. Glad to teach.

I'm just so happy for you. Like, literally. That was insane. Just enjoy it. So proud. Sobbing thank you.

Fire.

[B]

Literal fire.

[A]

Oh, my God.

[B]

Trophy are.

Going to be revealed after this.

[A]

This is impossible. Nerve eggy.

[B]

The winners and new champions of Dancing with the Stars are.

[A]

Robert.

Give it up for all of our celebrities, all of our pros of seeing up tonight. Can we keep our hands going?

[B]

You're amazing.

You're amazing.

[A]

Give it up for Derek Hupp, everybody. Give it up for Alfonso Romero and Julianne Hop, ladies and gentlemen.

What an incredible night. Obviously we can hang out in the seats that they need. We got to keep them.

Contest winner. Thank you so much for coming back tonight, audience. We'll see you next season at Dancing with the Stars. Get out of here. Yes. You did amazing. Like, seriously, like, I'm so proud of yourself. I got chills. Like, with every effit you did. Like, you deserve everything. I'm excited to see where you go on that.

Stunning queen. Oh, my God. You did so beautifully. Sincerely, I loved watching you dance, man. Thank you.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. What? That's right. He bet. Thank God I get you back now. I know. I'm back. I'm back. Hey, I'm back. I'm back. I know. She's so back. I'm so back, guys. I'm so back.

Thank you guys for coming. Oh, my God.

You guys. Video so sweet. You're amazing. You're a pop star. You're my winner. Love you. Thanks for coming out.

I feel like you're leaving us, right? I know. Wait, I forgot. Like, you did the damn thing. Yeah, yeah. Like, I have no regrets. Also, like, every single dance you did is each like a work of art. Literally. Like, the fact that you can look back at those and that's your catalog has the most iconic things of the season. And thanks for being a part of the season Your dance was my favorite dance that I got to do on the show.

I want you to know I'm just a mom and I follow you. You're the most beautiful person inside and out, and I love what you stand for. You're incredible. I just. And you're so beautiful in person.

[B]

Thank you.

[A]

Stunning. Keep doing what you're doing. You're inspiring so many young women.

Oh, no. I wish that we recorded that. I'm angry. Oh, you guys missed it. We can insert the clip.

I'm scared.

[B]

I'm not leaving anywhere. We're gonna see each other. We're gonna hang out.

[A]

I'm crying over a circle.

[B]

And if you ever want me to yell at you, I could yell at you anytime. You're just a FaceTime away, right?

[A]

You need to cry.

[B]

When do you have to leave here? In 10 minutes.

[A]

Where's trouble?

[B]

Yeah, no, we have to be on the bus us in 10 minutes.

[A]

Thank you guys for coming. I'm sorry. I'm like, literally running away from you. Okay. We knew what we were signing up for. Thomas, I think I did win.

[B]

You won?

[A]

I won because you know why? It's not about first place. It's about that I had the best time of my life and I made so many friends along the way, so that is a win for me. It matters about the friends you make on the way. Yes, it does. Is he crying?

Kelby, you're crying. I can't even see. They're just all coming out.

Everyone cry happy tears because that was the best time of my life. And I am so happy and I hope we're so proud. So proud. You guys love the dance tonight. The best is yet to come. Alex, did you guys like. Was so good to see him. Ever since. Alex, you were a pop star. Okay? We know that you are. Can you start, like, lip syncing songs so you can just, like, perform for us? He said so. He said you have to be a pop star. And I said. He said that? Yeah. He just told me after the show. He said, please be a pop star. You please try singing. I said, I'll sing.

Me that. I could do anything. So I'm singing. Okay. Alex said, if I ever try to start singing in my career. Oh, yeah, Tell me. No, that is true. Yeah, I can sing.

[B]

Can you try?

[A]

I want to see you perform more. I think you can do anything. I think I can do it too. With a little auto tune. See you guys. Next. For my first concert, I think it's actress. Actress all the way. I just think you need a Little bit of or a lot of audio tune. And then Charlie, I'm feeling doing autotune is like kind of. It's like, yeah, I'm doing auto tune. What about you? Do the auto tune too if you want it. Couple with us post Dancing with the Stars show to New York. Good morning America.

Don't forget to come back. You know, Thanksgiving.

I'm coming back. Love you. I love you.

Oh, boy.

[B]

Can't get rid of me yet. Dual wielding cameras. Dual wielding. Gordon's best.

[A]

I'm so excited.

[B]

Let's go.

[A]

Congratulations. Look at you.

[B]

Such an amazing season, dude.

[A]

Congratulations.

[B]

You guys are the best. Thank you.

The best part of this entire thing, bar none, has been getting to share this with you guys. Like, I just keep thanking my lucky stars that this was the season I was here. Because I hate to break it to you, I'm very hard to get rid of. So, like, I'm like, you got me. Like, I'm in your corner. 100. And I'm just so grateful, like, the amount of love and support that I felt from you guys. Like, I, I, I'm forever indebted to you. So thank you so much.

[A]

Of course. As I'm taking Sparkles out my.

[B]

There you go.

[A]

Yeah, I think, like, maybe next week or something. Something. We should all take a trip together or something. Oh, I'm. Yeah. I'm so down.

[B]

Australia.

[A]

Australia.

[B]

Yeah.

We go to the zoo, dude, 100%. You can all feed crocodiles with me. Oh, what could possibly go wrong? No, I think it would be great. Okay.

[A]

Yeah.

Let's go, Herness. Let's freaking go. Let's get turntable. I love it when she says that.

[B]

Go.

[A]

Hello. This is. This is diabolical.

Just, like play.

Oh, my goodness.

[B]

And now it's.

[A]

Now it's a.

[B]

Now it's a party. Now it's a party. Diet Coke for the first time.

Oh, it's so shiny. So cool.

[A]

To New York we go. Hi. Of course I want to travel across the country right.

[B]

Next to you on the street.

[A]

Oh, no. Oh.

[B]

My God.

[A]

That's like ninja.

[B]

The deadliest catch of podcasting. It's like, it's dangerous.

[A]

Love you guys.

[B]

Thank you so much.

[A]

Appreciate you.

[B]

Think you guys sleep tonight?

I'll probably nap for like 30 minutes. Is this plane exciting? Listen, I'm going to make it exciting. I bought a Bluetooth speaker. We're about to get lit. You expecting anything with this plane?

[A]

I'm expecting a party. These people better be up for what I do best. I'm back, baby. Oh, My God. D with the Stars is over.

[B]

How do you feel about coming in second?

[A]

I'm so happy. I think, like, I have no regrets and I felt like I would think of it differently, like, leading up to that moment and we got to that moment and I just felt this sense of relief of like, we did it, we made it. I have no regrets. The night went so amazing, amazing. And, like, I just felt this, like, release, you know, I was like, in that moment, I was like, that doesn't matter to me because I went out there and did everything I wanted to do. I can't believe, like, second out of everything. And everyone's so insane and talented this season. It's crazy. Like, that was just the most special night ever. And I'm so excited. Like, well, actually I'm sad, but I'm excited right now. Four and a half crying right now. We're up.

[B]

Are there gonna be any tears in the future about it being over?

[A]

I'm definitely gonna cry, Tyler, you know, you know me, I'm definitely gonna cry. But right now I can't cry because I think Val's seen enough of my tears. He's like, pack it up.

[B]

That's true. Enough for the series.

[A]

Tomorrow. I'll give you a chance. You think about it.

[B]

Tomorrow I'm gonna shed a tear at 8:30 in the morning. The I don't sheds here is before.

[A]

Before 7pm Here we go to New York. Wish me luck. It's gonna be a long day.

[B]

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