DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Prince Night (Semi-Finals)” – The ballroom is turning purple this week as “Dancing with the Stars” pays tribute to one of music’s most legendary icons, Prince. Packed with unforgettable performances, each couple will perform two dances to some of Prince’s most iconic hits. TUESDAY, NOV. 18 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) VALENTIN CHMERKOVSKIY, ALIX EARLE (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
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Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars is down to its final week, and the ballroom is ready to crown a new Len Goodman Mirrorball winner. Ahead of Tuesday’s finale, here’s everything to know about the last episode, including the songs, dances and challenges in store for the finalists.
Last week’s Semi-Finals, set to the theme of Prince Night, saw the shocking elimination of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt and her pro partner Mark Ballas, one of the highest-scoring couples of the season. “This show has meant the absolute world for me,” Leavitt said on air. “It’s changed my life, and I will forever be so grateful for the friendships I’ve made and for this experience.”
Now, there are only five couples left vying for the trophy: Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson, Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach, Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten and Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa.
Leavitt will return to the ballroom following her elimination, along with the other contestants who were sent home earlier in the season, including her Secret Lives co-star Jen Affleck, comedian Andy Richter, former Fifth Harmony singer Lauren Jauregui, NBA All-Star Baron Davis, Pentatonix’s Scott Hoying and more.
Also making their way back to the dance floor are Season 33 winners Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson, who will perform a routine to “Tanguera” by Fabio Hager Sexteto. The former Bachelor hosts the Dancing With the Stars Official Podcast each week, where he interviews the cast and special guests and provides behind-the-scenes insights.
The finale will also feature a number from the DWTS Live 2026 Tour, along with additional performances from the troupe and professional dancers, set to “Talk Talk (featuring Troye Sivan)” by Charli XCX & Troye Sivan and “The Fate of Ophelia (Alone in My Tower — Acoustic Version)” by Taylor Swift.
Before a winner is announced, the five remaining couples will face three rounds of intense competition. First, the Judges’ Choice round will see Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli offer advice to the celebrities as each couple takes on a final new ballroom or Latin style. The second round is the Instant Dance Challenge, and the final round will showcase each pair’s epic Freestyle routine, where nothing is off limits.
When Is Dancing With The Stars On This Week?
DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Prince Night (Semi-Finals)” – The ballroom is turning purple this week as “Dancing with the Stars” pays tribute to one of music’s most legendary icons, Prince. Packed with unforgettable performances, each couple will perform two dances to some of Prince’s most iconic hits. TUESDAY, NOV. 18 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) CARRIE ANN INABA, DEREK HOUGH, BRUNO TONIOLI (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
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The Dancing With the Stars Season 34 Finale airs on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. The episode will also be available to stream on ABC.com and Hulu starting on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
What Will Happen In The Instant Dance Challenge?
DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Prince Night (Semi-Finals)” – The ballroom is turning purple this week as “Dancing with the Stars” pays tribute to one of music’s most legendary icons, Prince. Packed with unforgettable performances, each couple will perform two dances to some of Prince’s most iconic hits. TUESDAY, NOV. 18 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) ROBERT IRWIN, WITNEY CARSON (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
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In the finale, the five finalists and their pro partners will also take part in the Instant Dance Challenge. For this challenge, the contestants won’t know the dance style or song ahead of time. Instead, they’ll find out minutes before performing it live.
What Are The Dancing With the Stars Season 34 Finale Songs And Dances?
DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Prince Night (Semi-Finals)” – The ballroom is turning purple this week as “Dancing with the Stars” pays tribute to one of music’s most legendary icons, Prince. Packed with unforgettable performances, each couple will perform two dances to some of Prince’s most iconic hits. TUESDAY, NOV. 18 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) JORDAN CHILES, EZRA SOSA (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
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In the other two rounds, the pairs will take on the Judges’ Choice round and the fan-favorite Freestyle round. Below are the songs and dances they’ll perform for each segment.
Judges’ Choice Round:
- Social media personality Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a Samba to “Hip Hip Chin Chin” by Club des Belugas.
- Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and Witney Carson will perform a Quickstep to “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet.
- Reality TV star Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach will perform a Paso Doble to “Stampede” by Alexander Jean featuring Lindsey Stirling.
- Film and TV actress Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten will perform a Rumba to “Take My Breath Away” by Jae Hall.
- Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa will perform a Paso Doble to “Breakin’ Dishes” by Rihanna.
Freestyle Round:
- Social media personality Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a Freestyle to “Maneater” by Nelly Furtado and “Sports car” by Tate McRae.
- Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and Witney Carson will perform a Freestyle to “Black & Gold” by Sam Sparro and “The Nights” by Avicii.
- Reality TV star Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach will perform a Freestyle to “Something In The Heavens” by Lewis Capaldi.
- Film and TV actress Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten will perform a Freestyle to “I Hope I Get It (from A Chorus Line)” by District 78.
- Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa will perform a Freestyle to “Motivation” by Normani.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2025/11/24/here-are-the-dancing-with-the-stars-season-34-finale-songs-and-dances/
