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Dancing with the Stars Season 33 aired its long-awaited finale on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The five remaining couples stepped onto the stage, one last time, to compete for the mirrorball trophy. The finale also saw the return of season 32's champion Xochitl Gomez and her professional dance partner, Val Chmerkovskiy.
Xochitl and Val set foot in the ballroom for the first time after winning the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy in 2023. The couple was excited about their guest performance and looked forward to interacting with the judges and the contestants.
In a video package shown before their act, Xochitl said that she wanted her performance to showcase her partnership with Val and her journey on the show. She added that her return to the ballroom was special as it helped her revive old memories.
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Dancing with the Stars fans took to X to comment on Xochitl and Val's guest appearance. While many felt nostalgic watching them dance, others claimed their routine proved why they were winners in the first place.
"I didn’t know how badly I need to see Xotchil and Val dancing to Pink Pony Club. OH HOW I’VE MISSED THEM," a fan wrote.
"Xochitl is gonna come out and embarrass this whole cast and show them what a winner is SUPPOSED to look like by the finale," another fan commented.
"ABSOLUTELY ATE DOWN. THE CHAMPS FOR A REASON. GIVE THEM ANOTHER ONE. IT'S XOCHITL AND VAL," a netizen tweeted.
Many Dancing with the Stars fans were in awe of Xochitl and Val's act.
"One thing to say after Xotchil's and Val's Dance.... BEAUTIFUL!" a user reacted.
"XOCHITL AND VALS DANCE WAS SO FUN I LOVED IT," a person commented.
"AWWW YESS XOCHITLLLL SHOW THEM WHY YOU WERE THE SEASON 32 DWTS CHAMPION!!!" another fan wrote.
Meanwhile, other Dancing with the Stars fans expressed how pleased they were to see Xochitl and Val return to the ballroom.
"SEEING XOCHITL DANCE AGAIN HAS BEEN THE BEST PART OF THIS NIGHT," a user posted.
"I HAVE NO WORDS XOCHITL IS PERFECTION," a person reacted.
"Omg why am I crying I could watch Val and Xochitl dance forever," another netizen commented.
Dancing with the Stars: Xochitl and Val perform to Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club
Us Weekly shared an exclusive sneak peek of the Dancing with the Stars finale, on November 26, 2024, in which Xochitl elaborated on how excited she was for her guest performance. She said that it symbolized the end of her season and marked the time to pass on the torch to the next champion.
Xochitl was thrilled to reunite with her partner, Val, and meet the judges. As she reminisced about her journey, she mentioned that walking into the studio felt like "coming back home." Val expressed a similar sentiment and added that he missed the energy of the ballroom.
Although it marked the end of Xochitl's journey, she mentioned she would always be there for her Dancing with the Stars family.
Eventually, Xochitl and Val dove into their performance and danced to Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club. Her act captivated the audience and the judges, earning applause from both.
At the end of her routine, Xochitl told host Julianna Hough that she missed dancing in the ballroom.
"It's been pure joy since I've come back," she added.
Stream Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars on Disney+
