Dancing with the Stars 32 Finale Spoilers – Dance Styles, Song Choices – Everything to Know
The season 32 finale of Dancing with the Stars is set to be an eventful night as five couples compete for the prestigious Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. This year’s finale breaks new ground by featuring five finalists, each performing a redemption dance and a freestyle routine. The live broadcast airs TUESDAY, DEC. 5 (8:00–11:00 p.m. EST/PST, 7:00–10:00 p.m. CST) and will be simulcast across ABC and Disney+ in local time zones, with episodes available the following day on Hulu.
The finale will open with a full-season number that brings back all competing couples to the stage. That opening piece, set to “Young Hearts Run Free” by Candi Staton, is choreographed by Ray Leeper and promises a celebratory return to the ballroom. The episode will also feature a holiday-themed jive to “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town” by Mariah Carey, choreographed by pros Britt Stewart and Alan Bersten, and including special appearances inspired by the styles of Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough.
Special musical performances will punctuate the night: Jason Mraz performs “I Feel Like Dancing,” accompanied by professionals from the DWTS LIVE 2024 Tour under the choreography of Mandy Moore. Returning champions Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas will also take the stage with a fresh routine set to “Give It To Me Baby” by Rick James. Hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will lead the broadcast, while Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough return as judges offering critiques and scores that factor into the final results.
Dancing with the Stars Top 5 Finale Dance Styles and Song Choices
Below are the confirmed dance styles and music selections for the Top 5 finalists during the two performance rounds: the Redemption Round and the Freestyle Round. These routines represent each couple’s chance to show growth, creativity and technical skill before judges and a live audience.
Redemption Round:
- Jason Mraz and pro Daniella Karagach — Foxtrot to “Fly Me To The Moon” (Frank Sinatra).
- Ariana Madix and pro Pasha Pashkov — Samba to “Spice Up Your Life” (Spice Girls).
- Charity Lawson and pro Artem Chigvintsev — Tango to “Libertango” (Astor Piazzolla).
- Xochitl Gomez and pro Val Chmerkovskiy — Foxtrot to “Unconditionally” (Katy Perry).
- Alyson Hannigan and pro Sasha Farber — Salsa to “Get On Your Feet” (Gloria Estefan).
Freestyle Round:
- Jason Mraz and pro Daniella Karagach — Freestyle to “Happy” (C2C featuring Derek Martin).
- Ariana Madix and pro Pasha Pashkov — Freestyle to “Run The World (Girls)” (Beyoncé) and “Level Up” (Ciara).
- Charity Lawson and pro Artem Chigvintsev — Freestyle to “Lose My Breath” (Destiny’s Child) and “Suéltate” (Sam I & Jarina De Marco featuring Anitta & BIA).
- Xochitl Gomez and pro Val Chmerkovskiy — Freestyle to “Que Calor” (District 78).
- Alyson Hannigan and pro Sasha Farber — Freestyle to “Enchanted (Taylor’s Version)” (Taylor Swift) and “Papi” (Jennifer Lopez).
Vote
Viewer votes will play a key role in deciding the winner. Fans can vote during the live simulcast in EST and CST time zones; online voting will be available in all U.S. time zones, U.S. territories and Canada. Eligible U.S. wireless customers may also cast votes via SMS/text, while viewers in Canada must use online voting only. Judges’ scores from the live finale will be combined with votes and any carried-over semifinal totals to determine which couple takes home the Mirrorball Trophy.
The finale’s structure — redemption dances that allow couples to revisit and improve on earlier routines, followed by high-energy freestyles that showcase innovation and personality — gives each duo two distinct opportunities to impress the judges and the public. With five strong finalists, the competition is expected to be tight, with technical prowess, emotional storytelling and showmanship all weighing heavily in the final tally.
Hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will guide viewers through the evening, while judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough provide critique and scoring. Between musical guests, returning champions and a cast of seasoned professionals, the Dancing with the Stars season 32 finale promises a memorable night of choreography, music and competition as the cast vies for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.