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Learn more- Host Tom Bergeron kicks off the "Dancing with the Stars" finale with a dramatic introduction to the three finalists: Hines Ward, Chelsea Kane and Kirstie Alley.
The pros get the dancing started with a group routine that rolls into an introduction of all the couples that came and went this season.
To the recap: Chelsea & Mark ripped up the night despite a technical malfunction of Chelsea's lighting apparatus. They finished with 59 judges' points.
Maks & Kirstie surprised everyone with acrobatics and finished with 54 points. Len Goodman reacted to the crowd's boos by saying, "If they don't like our scores, then vote for them. That's the deal."
Hines & Kym made it a near-perfect night again and wound up with 59 points.
The finalists will dance one last time for judges' scores before it's all done tonight.
Be our guest: The first guest of the night are the Black Eyed Peas, who perform their new single, "Don't Stop the Party."
Now, the finalists: The judges praise Chelsea's technique and precision. Len says Hines Ward has established himself as the best of the "footballers" the show has welcomed. Bruno says Kirstie is like a phoenix rising from her own establish and being reborn every week. They agree that not one clear leader as emerged this season. This leads into the introductions of the three finalists.
Memory Lane: We get to the recap of the dancers who were eliminated this season with Mike Catherwood starting things off. In a pre-recorded bit, he auditions for the "DWTS" Troupe. Then he performs live with Lacey Schwimmer.
We see more highlights from the season before Petra Nemcova takes the stage with Dmitry Chaplin to perform her watlz from "You Raise Me Up." We then see Josh Groban is singing live.
Kendra Wilkinson takes the floor to perform with Louis and a few other guys, which leads into more highlights. This, in turn, leads to a head-to-head showdown between wrestling champion Chris Jericho and legendary boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, who perform a paso doble dance-off. Chris then provides one of the more memorable moments of the night: an impression of Bruno that Carrie Ann gives a 10.
Wendy Williams interviews herself and Bruno. She gets in a dig at Mark Ballas, saying she isn't sure if he or Chelsea wears more eyeliner. The rest of the segment is, well, it happened.
Audience's choice dance: Maks, Lacey, Cheryl and Chelsie perform the fans' choice dance for the season to the Go-Gos' "We Got the Beat."
Back to the memories: Romeo and his story of wanting to inspire kids through his dancing, returns to the stage to perform to Whitney Houston's "The Greatest Love of All." The song is backed by a children's choir and Romeo later talks about his charity, Urban Born.
A recap of some of the tense, dramatic and touching moments of the season follows, and this leads into a performance from Ralph Macchio and Karina Smirnoff.
Chelsea & Mark: Asked to choose their favorite dance of the season for their final performance for the judges, Chelsea and Mark quickly agree on doing their "Wizard Waltz," the Viennese waltz that Len thought wasn't traditional enough. Mark vows to make some adjustments to show Len that the young kids can learn. Len admits they've had their ups and downs this season, but tells Chelsea, "Bottom line, you are a fantastic dancer." Bruno says they're all under her spell and says he loves her. Carrie Ann says a lot of people may not have known helsea before this show, but now they know her as an "artistic, beautiful, graceful woman." Scores: 10, 10, 10. Total: 30 (Combined from both nights: 89)
Kirstie & Maks: Kirstie wants to do the cha cha from Week 1 because it's sentimental. She also wants to show the fans and the judges that her dress is "half the size it was in Week 1." She realizes she has more strength and stamina than she did just 10 weeks ago. As the crowd chants her name, Bruno tells Kirstie she's "never danced better" and calls it "brilliant!" Carrie Ann salutes her and says she loves Kirstie for being her. Len says Kirstie's shown great resilience and overcome setbacks, and now produced her best dance. Scores: 10, 10, 10. Total: 30 (Combined: 84)
Hines & Kym: In deciding their final dance, Hines & Kym kind of rub in the fact that they had so many great ones to choose from. But they settle on the samba that Hines dedicated to his mom. Carrie Ann can't even speak over the cheering crowd, but eventually gets to tell Hines that he's the "MVP of 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 12." She says she's "so impressed" with him. Len tells Hines that dance is the product, but his "packaging" brings it all to life. Bruno calls Hines a "charming dazzler" and says "we all fall in love" when Hines is on the floor. Scores: 10, 10, 10. Total: 30 (Combined: 89)
The final guest: Sara Evans performs her song, "A Little Bit Stronger" while the three finalists' memorable moments flash on screens above the stage.
To the results: After nearly two hours of build-up, the third-place finisher is revealed. It's Chelsea & Mark.
Finally, after 10 weeks of competition, the winners of "Dancing with the Stars" are ... Hines & Kym.
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