Dancing With the Stars Reveals Robert Irwin as a Season 34 Contestant
Dancing With the Stars Season 34 Finale Preview
The Season 34 finale airs tonight on ABC. The three-hour live event will close a long season filled with close scores and sharp improvement. Five pairs remain. Elaine Hendrix, Alix Earle, Dylan Efron, Jordan Chiles and Robert Irwin will dance for the title.
The format changed this year. Alfonso Ribeiro announced on Nov. 18 that each pair will perform three routines. The first is a judges’ choice. The second is an instant dance based on a surprise song. The third is a freestyle routine that shows full range and stamina.
ABC expects tight scoring. The judges will compare style, precision and control across every round.
Who Stands Closest to the Trophy?
Robert Irwin and Witney Carson enter the finale with strong support from viewers. Irwin scored high from the first week. He grew more confident with each routine. He reached a key mark in Week 9 with a perfect 40 out of 40. Irwin is 21 years old and works in wildlife conservation. His father, Steve Irwin, died in 2006. Many viewers feel a connection to his story. Even Prince William expressed support for him.
Who Trails Close Behind?
Jordan Chiles has posted steady progress. Elaine Hendrix has earned praise for clean lines and timing. Dylan Efron and Alix Earle both improved in the later weeks. Each of the four pairs sits within reach of a final surge if their freestyle lands well.
Final Look at the Leaderboard
The leaderboard from recent weeks shows narrow gaps. Irwin holds a slim edge. Chiles and Hendrix follow close. Efron and Earle round out the field. A strong instant dance can shift the order fast on live TV.
The final night will test nerve and control. The pair with the cleanest execution and broadest voter support will lift the mirror ball trophy.
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