“Dancing with the Stars” has crowned its new Mirrorball champions.

After a high-stakes season 34 finale, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson won the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy after performing final dance numbers.

Finalists also included Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy; Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach; Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa; and Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten.

When asked by co-host Julianne Hough about what winning “DWTS” meant to him, Irwin said, “My sister said it best: Thank you for changing my life.”

Carson added, “I’m so grateful for Robert, and I feel like I won already with him as my friend.”

The final dances included one chosen by one of the judges, an “Instant Dance Challenge” for the ultimate test of improvisation and a freestyle round.

The winners of this season were determined by a combination of live viewer votes from the night as well as the scores from judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli.

How did the show open?

The finale kicked off with an electrifying dance number to “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Communards.

It also saw the return of cast members over the season, including Lauren Jauregui, Andy Richter, Corey Feldman, Danielle Fishel, Hilaria Baldwin, Scott Hoying, Whitney Leavitt and Baron Davis.

What did the contestants dance first?

The episode began with the Judges’ Choice dance. Earle and Chmerkovskiy hit the dance floor first with a samba to “Hip Hip Chin Chin” by Club des Belugas.

At the end of her performance, Tonioli told Earle, “As a performer, you’ve become an absolute star.”

Earle earned 10s across the board for a total score of 30 for the routine.

Efron took the stage next with Karagach and performed a paso doble to “Stampede” by Alexander Jean featuring Lindsey Stirling.

His performance earned a score of 28 after Inaba pointed out that Efron’s hands “got a little flat” during his performance. Her critique was met with boos from attendees in the ballroom.

Hendrix and Bersten earned a score of 30 for their rumba to “Take My Breath Away” by Jae Hall. 

Hough called their interpretation of the dance “exquisite” and “beautiful.” 

Irwin and Carson’s quickstep to “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet was lauded by Tonioli and Hough, but Inaba had a minor critique, which brought the duo’s score to 29 out of 30.

Chiles and Sosa wrapped up the first round with a paso doble to “Breakin’ Dishes.” Hough called their performance “strong,” while Tonioli called it a “kick-*** paso doble.” Their performance earned a 29.

What happened during the Instant Dance Challenge?

Earle kicked off the Instant Dance Challenge with an improvised cha cha to RAYE’s “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” earning a perfect 30 score.

Efron and Karagach then took to the dance floor for an impromptu foxtrot to “Ordinary” by Alex Warren also earning a 30 score.

Next, Hendrix and Bersten took on the quick step to the tune of “You Can’t Hurry Love” by The Supremes resulting in a score of 27.

Irwin and Carson came next drawing the cha cha to “Cake By The Ocean” by DNCE and scoring a 30.

Finally, Chiles and Sosa performed the tango to “I Like It” by Alesso and Nate Smith scoring a perfect 30.

How did the final dances play out?

Earle and Chmerkovskiy kicked off the freestyle round with a routine to “Maneater” by Nelly Furtado and “Sports Car” by Tate McRae. The routine earned the duo a 30, giving them a total of 90 points for all three of their dances.

Efron and Karagach followed with a moving freestyle to “Something in the Heavens” by Lewis Capaldi. They also earned a 30.

Hendrix and Bersten also earned a 30 for their freestyle to “I Hope I Get It (from A Chorus Line)” by District 78.

Next, Irwin and Carson performed a freestyle to “Black & Gold” by Sam Sparro and “The Nights” by Avicii. The duo also earned a 30 from the judges.

Chiles and Sosa closed out the freestyle round with a fun number to “Motivation” by Normani and earned a 30 from judges.

What happened to Robert Irwin while he was preparing for the finale?

Irwin detailed some severe rib pain he’s dealt with while preparing for the finale episode. 

In a segment previewing Irwin and partner Witney Carson’s quick step dance, Irwin winced in pain and grabbed his rib cage.

“I’ve been dealing with rib pain because the intercostal muscles of the ribs are under a lot of tension,” Irwin said, adding that, “It’s been getting worse progressively.”

Carson shared her concern for Irwin’s health, saying, “This is where my motherly instincts come in. At the end of the day, his health is my priority.”

Who was in the audience?

The ballroom has a star-studded audience tonight with past contestants including season 33 contestant Stephen Nedoroscik, Bindi Irwin and Terri Irwin and “Bachelor” franchise star Kelsey Anderson.

Hendrix’s bestie, Lisa Ann Walter, who has been cheering her on all season long, is also in the audience tonight to support her.

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