Dancing with the Stars Season 25: Trios Night Revealed and Finale Dates Announced
The competition is heating up on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) Season 25. As the field narrows to six remaining couples, the show is set to feature Trios Night — a challenge that adds a third dancer to each partnership and raises the stakes with new choreography, formations, and creative staging. Trios Night will air next Monday, November 6, when each duo teams up with a returned DWTS alum to form a trio and present a refreshed routine.
Trios Night is a favorite format for viewers because it tests the contestants’ ability to integrate another dancer into their established chemistry while showing versatility and ensemble work. Judges often reward seamless transitions, inventive lifts or patterns that make use of three bodies, and strong storytelling that enhances the original choreography. With the finale approaching, this episode is a critical moment for competitors to demonstrate growth and take creative risks that can sway both judges and audiences.
People magazine has confirmed which former contestants will return as guest trios for Season 25. Each alum brings championship-level experience or prior finalist status to help elevate the current celebrity-pro pairings. Below is the full list of season 25 trios:
- Rashad Jennings (season 24 champion) will join Drew Scott and Emma Slater
- Corbin Bleu (season 17 runner-up) will join Jordan Fisher and Lindsay Arnold
- Laurie Hernandez (season 23 champion) will join Victoria Arlen and Val Chmerkovskiy
- Alfonso Ribeiro (season 19 champion) will join Frankie Muniz and Witney Carson
- Kristi Yamaguchi (season 6 champion) will join Lindsey Stirling and Mark Ballas
- Kelly Monaco (season 1 champion) will join Terrell Owens and Cheryl Burke
Each returning alum brings a unique set of strengths. Champions are familiar with the pressure of the finale and the creative choices that resonate with judges and voters alike. Runners-up and fan favorites can add musicality, technical polish, or charismatic lift work that highlights their trio partners. Expect choreography that makes use of trio-specific elements: synchronized patterns, partner exchanges, and inventive lifts or formations that require precise timing and spatial awareness.
Beyond the immediate excitement of Trios Night, ABC has confirmed the remaining broadcast schedule for Season 25. After the November 6 Trios Night episode, the competition moves into the semi-finals on Monday, November 13. The season will conclude with a two-night finale, airing Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21. These final episodes will determine the champion for Season 25 and typically include multiple routines per couple, guest performances, and retrospective packages highlighting each finalist’s journey through the season.
For fans watching the contest unfold, the next three weeks are pivotal. Semi-finals usually force dancers to demonstrate breadth — showing technical proficiency in one routine and emotional connection in another — while the finale tends to reward consistent improvement, memorable performances, and audience support. With Trios Night offering a chance to showcase fresh choreography and stagecraft, competitors can create moments that carry momentum into the final weeks.
As usual, song selections, exact dance styles, and specific performance details are released by the network closer to airtime. Keep an eye on official show announcements and episode previews for the confirmed music choices and judge lineups. Trios Night will be one of the last opportunities for Season 25 contestants to stand out before the semi-finals and two-night finale wrap up the competition.
Stay tuned for further updates, including full song lists, detailed dance assignments, and post-performance reactions when ABC releases the official episode information later this week. With returning champions and fan favorites joining the pairs, Trios Night promises a mix of technical challenges and show-stopping moments as Dancing with the Stars heads into its final stretch.