Just like that, weeks of fierce competition have flown by and it's almost time to hand out the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
Season 33 has represented a resurgence for "Dancing with the Stars," with an entertaining and tight-knit cast that has drawn in a new generation of ballroom dance lovers. The iconic dance competition show saw record viewership, ratings and votes as this season continued.
In a surprise ending to the semifinals, hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough announced there would not be an elimination as expected. Instead, all five remaining couples advanced to the final.
That means athletes Ilona Maher, Stephen Nedoroscik and Danny Amendola all have a chance to win the title. Ex-"Bachelor" lead Joey Graziadei and actress Chandler Kinney fill in the remaining two spots.
How does everyone measure up heading into the three-hour final Tuesday? Here's what you need to know.
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Dancing with the Stars winner odds
Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten, 23/2 (8%)
In the semifinals, the U.S. Olympic rugby star performed a pasodoble that received a score of 28, as well as a Viennese waltz that scored 29, for a grand total of 57. She sits in the middle of the leaderboard heading into the final.
Maher, who lead Team USA to a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics, is a season 33 fan favorite, and she has gained a cult following from her behind-the-scenes social media content and comedic TikTok videos with her partner Bersten. While the 28-year-old might not be as technically advanced as other competitors, her popularity has gotten her far.
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Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold, 9/2 (18%)
Nedoroscik and Arnold performed a cha-cha that scored a 25 and a tango that scored a 28 for a combined score of 53 in the semifinal. That marked a notable slip for the Olympic gymnast, who almost received the season's first perfect score just one week earlier.
The 26-year-old Olympic bronze medalist is well-liked, and his partner Arnold is one of the most TikTok-famous out of the professional crew, with more than 1.3 million followers on the app. The pair have nicknamed themselves "Arnold-Pommel."
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Danny Amendola and Witney Carson, 18/1 (5%)
In the semifinals, Amendola danced a Viennese waltz and a salsa for 27 points each, totaling 54. Viewers were not all satisfied with his performances, claiming they were stunt-heavy and did not feature enough dancing.
The two-time Super Bowl champion has been labeled a "dark horse" throughout the series, with several breakout moments that have kept him tight in competition, but he doesn't seem to have a large fan following.
Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong, 83/50 (38%)
Kinney and Armstrong scored a 29 for both their salsa and their foxtrot in the semifinals, for a total of 58 points.
The Disney actress has been a clear frontrunner throughout the entire season, and she has been judged more harshly for that. Kinney scored the cast's first 10 and first perfect score but had multiple tiffs with judge Carrie Ann Inaba, who robbed her of straight 10s on more than one occasion.
Many viewers believe that Kinney's prior dance experience defeats the purpose of the show, which is for celebrities to learn and improve as they move through the competition.
Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson, 11/5 (31%)
The most recent "Bachelor" lead and his partner danced a foxtrot and a pasodoble in the penultimate episode of the season, and those performances received a perfect 30 and 28, respectively. His 58 points tied him for first place with Kinney.
Graziadei is not only one of the most beloved ex-Bachelor leads, but he is also one of the most technically improved celebrities in season 33. His fiancé Kelsey Anderson is also well-liked online and campaigns for him on her social media.
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Dancing with the Stars finals prediction
Our prediction: Joey Graziadei will take the Mirrorball Trophy for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 33.
Anyone watching this season knows Joey and Chandler are the two contestants most worthy of the crown, even in spite of the other three finalists' athletic prowess. Graziadei's in-season growth makes the more convincing case in our estimation, and we expect his fanbase will back that up.
While Kinney is the most technically sound dancer, she was not as well-known prior to DTWS. There's also controversy surrounding her previous dance experience.
Young women contestants have won the past two seasons (Charli D'Amelio, Xochitl Gomez), and fans could be ready to break that pattern. Graziadei is the first man "Bachelor" contestant ever to make it to the final on the show.
Sporting News predicts Ilona Maher will follow Graziadei and Kinney in third place, with Stephen Nedoroscik and Danny Amendola finishing fourth and fifth. But the only way to find out is to tune in Tuesday night for the three-hour finale!
