Bindi and Derek Crowned Mirrorball Champs on 'DWTS'

Tuesday brought the final finale night on Dancing With the Stars, and your Mirrorball Trophy winners are Bindi Irwin and her partner Derek Hough! This should come as not too big a surprise to anyone who has watched this season, as Bindi has been a favorite of the audience and judges alike. The show, shot partly in the ballroom and partly live from The Grove, an outdoor shopping plaza in Los Angeles, featured this season’s past contestants including Paula Deen, Chaka Kahn, Gary Busey, and more. Conspicuously absent, though, was Tamar Braxton, who withdrew from the competition recently due to health concerns. American hero Alek Skarlatos turned in a valiant effort and came in third, and while there were glimmers of disco ball glory for Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, in the end it was clear that Bindi’s effusive personality, touching emotion, and grace in the ballroom made her this season’s champ. The trophy also marks the sixth win for Derek, who remains the winningest DWTS pro.

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