The elimination is as usual between judges and studio audience at the end of the show until it gets down to the final 2… then Australia can vote on the final 2 choices. So there would have been 2 endings filmed.
I am double checking but presumably WA and SA and NT won’t be able to vote because its about a 15 minute window.
Edit - Yes definitely AEST only for voting
Wow, another Richard Marx appearance was not on my DWTS Grand Final bingo card.
Seven really milking his fees outside The Voice with Logies and now this, more promotion for Sunday’s launch too.
Legs 11 
Also using it to kind of help keep up the charade that the show is live I guess
This one was more justified as the DWTS grand final was shot on March 5, right in the middle of filming of The Voice blind auditions.
Home and Away star Kyle Shilling takes the Mirror Ball Trophy
It was a Grand Finale to remember on Dancing With The Stars tonight, as Home and Away actor Kyle Shilling was crowned Dancing With The Stars champion, taking home the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy alongside his dance partner Lily Cornish.
The fabulous finale began with a dazzling group performance from the professional dancers and the six grand finalists, set to Marcia Hines’ 1970s anthem You.
First to take the floor was Felicity Ward and Aric Yegudkin, bursting out with a high-energy mix of quickstep and lindy hop. Helen Richey praised Felicity for always giving it her all, calling her a joy to watch.
Michael Usher and Natalie Lowe followed with a routine that showcased all the Latin flair he had picked up throughout the series. Mark Wilson told Michael he should be proud of his efforts week after week.
Trent Cotchin and Jess Raffa delivered an emotional contemporary routine that Craig Revel Horwood described as strong and layered, with “a bit of everything”.
Kyle Shilling and Lily Cornish stunned the room with a deeply moving cultural performance to Mo’ju’s Native Tongue, with Kyle playing the didgeridoo live. The powerful piece earned a perfect score, with Helen calling it “one of the best performances” she’s ever seen on any series of the show.
Brittany Hockley and Craig Monley brought heartfelt emotion to their dance, which was dedicated to Brittany’s husband. The routine ended with Brittany signing “thank you” in Auslan to Craig, who is deaf in his right ear. Sharna Burgess called it “stunning” and praised Brittany’s transformation into a true dancer.
Closing the competition with showbiz flair, Shaun Micallef and Ash-Leigh Hunter performed a musical theatre-style show dance that lit up the ballroom. Sharna said the “entertainment was through the roof” and watching it was “spectacular”.
As the studio audience awaited the final result, they were treated to an unforgettable live performance from GRAMMY Award winner and The Voice coach Richard Marx, who sang his classic hit Right Here Waiting and his new single Magic Hour.
After the audience vote, the final two couples were revealed: Kyle and Lily and Shaun and Ash-Leigh.
Then, in a spectacular finish, hosts Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown announced Kyle and Lily as the 2025 Dancing With The Stars champions.
A humbled Kyle said: “I’m feeling mixed emotions, as it’s come to an end. We built such a strong family here and you can see all the beautiful people behind us. It’s amazing to be able to stand here and hold this trophy, knowing all the hard work we put in has paid off.”
Kyle was awarded $20,000 for his chosen charity, The Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
Final leaderboard for the night:
Damn what a poor amount in the grand scheme of things.
Looks like they’re doing the hokey pokey.
It is Lily Cornish’s second win as professional dancer. In 2022 she paired with Grant Denyer to claim the Mirrorball trophy.
Dancing With The Stars sweeps viewers off their feet
Season reaches 7.6 million Australians, 7plus audience up 58%
Viewers gave the Seven Network’s star-studded 2025 season of Dancing With The Stars a standing ovation, with more than 7.6 million Australians tuning in on Seven and 7plus throughout the series run.
Last night’s dazzling Grand Finale, which saw Home and Away actor Kyle Shilling take home the iconic Mirror Ball Trophy after a live viewer vote, had an average national total TV audience of 937,000, up 5% on the 2024 finale, and reached 1.81 million Australians.
The 2025 series scored an average national total TV audience of 922,000, which was up 5% on 2024. 7plus also delivered an outstanding performance, with its Dancing With The Stars audience up 58% year-on-year.
Dancing With The Stars 2025 was hosted by Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown, with expert judging from Craig Revel Horwood, Helen Richey, Sharna Burgess and Mark Wilson. The star-studded celebrity line-up included:
Brittany Hockley – Radio and podcast host
Felicity Ward – Comedian
Harry Garside – Olympic boxer
Karina Carvalho – 7NEWS presenter
Kyle Shilling – Home and Away actor
Mia Fevola – Brand influencer and model
Michael Usher – 7NEWS presenter
Osher Günsberg – TV host and podcaster
Rebecca Gibney – Actor
Shaun Micallef – TV comic
Susie O’Neill – Olympic legend
Trent Cotchin – AFL champion
Seven’s Group Managing Director, Television, Angus Ross, said: “Dancing With The Stars proved once again why it is a family favourite, attracting a bigger audience year-on-year thanks to its star-studded line up of brave and talented celebrities.
“We’ve got the winning dancing combo, with our dynamic and passionate judging panel of Craig, Helen, Sharna and Mark, and outstanding hosting from Sonia and Chris. A big thank you to everyone involved in making this year’s season such a success, and congratulations to Kyle Shilling on your great win.”
Seven’s National Television Sales Director, Katie Finney, said: “Dancing With The Stars continues to go from strength to strength each year, captivating 7.6 million Australians this year alone.
“The show consistently delivers entertaining dance numbers, broad family appeal and strong audience engagement, making it a proven performer for Seven and our partners alike.”
Dancing With The Stars is produced by BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand from a format created by the BBC and distributed by BBC Studios.
I had a chat with Kyle - didn’t know he went to Dance school at 17. He has a great story. Audio not great because it was a phone interview. Networks do that when they have one interview after another.
Saw today that Todd McKenney was supporting Craig McLachlan’s Instagram post announcing he will be playing Colonel Mustard in Cluedo, a decision that’s been widely condemned by the theatre community.
Made me think back to when Christie Whelan-Browne performed a Samba which was heavily praised by the other judges, whilst Todd in quite a bitter and rude tone stated that that further connection with her partner was required, something that was not picked up by any of the other judges.
Craig, Sharna and Mark all scored Christie and her partner Craig 10/10. However to the shock of the other judges, Todd scored them 7/10
Now having this context of Todd being a public supporter of Craig, it’s worth considering whether that score was based on the dance, or a personal vendetta for the celebrity contestant.
Does 7 usually make the DWTS US version available to stream on 7Plus? There would be interest with Robert Irwin appearing in this season of the US version.
Or could go on Disney Plus?
TV Blackbox understands Seven “is still reviewing its options” on whether to renew the show.
Therefore as it stands today, it is axed.
Very surprised by this. Wasn’t it a solid performer? A studio availability and/or cost issue perhaps
Erm, no. Jumping to conclusions again.
I think it’s still a solid performer for 7 but I guess it’s probably their most expensive?
DWTS in US is doing incredibly well and I think that style of show has found some what of a resurgence so I think If 7 axes it then maybe 9 might pick it up since they haven’t aired it before
I wonder what “as it stands today” means. Definitive, absolute, final?
Sorry, just have to add that to the dictionary. Thanks for letting me know. Shoulda think of that. /s
I think it needs a refresh and a younger vibe - I haven’t watched too much, but I didn’t mind when 10 had it for a few years there.
The 7 version feels a little too fuddy-duddy.
