Did Danny Amendola win ‘DWTS’? See his ‘Barbie’-inspired freestyle

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Danny Amendolas Barbie-inspired freestyle on last night Final ‘Dancing with the stars’ was Ken-ough to give him fifth place of the season.

‘The Bachelor’ star Joey Graziadei and his professional partner Jenna Johnson were crowned the winners of season 33.

Amendolaa former New England Patriots player and two-time Super Bowl champion, and his professional partner Witney Carson performed two final routines on Tuesday’s episode, including a freestyle inspired by the movie “Barbie.” He also performed in a redemption dance, getting a rep in a style he struggled with earlier in the competition.

“People know I won two Super Bowls, but I also lost a Super Bowl,” Amendola said during the show. “So I know what it feels like to get this far and lose – it’s a very unsettling feeling. So the opportunity is here. We want to take the mirror ball home.”

How did Danny Amendola do during his redemption dance on the ‘DWTS’ finale?

For the redemption dance, Danny Amendola was challenged by the judges to re-perform the tango he performed during the first round of competition.

During his week one tango, Amendola had difficulty maintaining the posture and frame necessary for the dance.

“Tango is very challenging, but last time I was a newborn dancer,” Amendola said. “I’ve come this far.”

Last night Amendola and Carson danced the tango to “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen.

All three judges – Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough – gave them straight A’s for the routine.

Danny Amendola and Witney Carson transform into Ken and Barbie for ‘DWTS’ final freestyle

Notably, each “Dancing with the Stars” finalist performs a freestyle before their final dance in the finals.

Danny Amendola and Witney Carson channeled the movie “Barbie” for their freestyle, transforming into Ken and Barbie for a routine to Lizzo’s “Pink” and Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken.”

“Barbie basically wants to show that anything is possible,” Carson said. “I grew up with Barbie. She represents so much possibility, and that’s what I really want to portray in this freestyle.”

Amendola said he thought it was a great idea because Carson “took football player Ken and made him dancing Ken.”

Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli gave them 10s, while Carrie Ann Inaba gave them a 9 out of 10 for the routine.

Who won ‘Dancing with the Stars’? How the finalists qualified

The “Dancing with the Stars” finalists were seeded based on a combination of jury scores and fan votes. Since there was no elimination last week, the scores and votes were included in their final totals. Here’s how they placed each:

  1. Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson
    • total combined jury scores: 117/120
  2. Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten
    • total combined jury scores: 114/120
  3. Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong
    • total combined jury scores: 118/120
  4. Stefanus Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold
    • total combined jury scores: 112/120
  5. Danny Amendola and Witney Carson
    • total combined jury scores: 110/120