Overview
- Efron and pro partner Daniella Karagach closed their Dancing With the Stars season with a 30/30 freestyle that drew unanimous praise from the judges.
- Across the three-dance finale, they posted 88 out of 90 points, including a perfect instant-foxtrot 30 and a 28 on their judges’ choice paso doble.
- Julianne Hough told the pair the panel was in tears after the freestyle, echoing audience reaction to the performance and rehearsal package.
- In rehearsal and on air, Efron said he finally feels like he belongs on the DWTS stage, crediting Karagach’s guidance and his season-long commitment.
- The live finale featured five finalists—Efron, Robert Irwin, Alix Earle, Elaine Hendrix, and Jordan Chiles—each performing judges’ choice, instant dance, and freestyle, while Zac Efron was not shown in the audience after attending the semifinals.