Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson won Dancing with the Stars season 33, taking home the coveted Mirrorball trophy. Graziadei, known for his role on The Bachelor, made history as the first star from the show to win DWTS. The finale was fiercely competitive, with Graziadei and Johnson facing Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher and partner Alan Bersten.
Graziadei’s performance included a perfect-scoring Cha Cha and a freestyle dance that mixed tennis and choreography, receiving a slightly lower 29/30 score. The routine showcased Johnson’s creativity, featuring illuminated tennis rackets. While judges praised his growth and technical skill, reactions on social media were mixed. Some fans were underwhelmed by the freestyle, with criticisms that it was less impressive than other routines of the season. Others expressed disappointment in the outcome, believing that other contestants deserved to win.
Despite mixed responses, many supported Graziadei for his progress from a beginner to a standout dancer and credited his partnership with Johnson as key to his success.
