‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 33 Finale to Feature Five Couples After Unexpected Twist

The semifinals ended with no eliminations, setting up a diverse and competitive freestyle showdown in the upcoming finale.

Co-hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro announced during the semifinals that all five remaining couples would advance to the finale, surprising contestants and viewers alike.
The Season 33 finale will feature freestyle performances, where couples have full creative control over choreography, costumes, and stage design to impress judges and viewers.
Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong, the first Black dance duo to reach the finals, plan to dedicate their routine to their historical and cultural journey on the show.
Former pro Cheryl Burke criticized the semifinals as underwhelming on her podcast, though she congratulated the finalists and emphasized the importance of the freestyle round.
The three-hour finale airs live on Tuesday, November 26, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with one couple taking home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.