TheLen Goodman Mirrorball Trophywill soon have a new owner.
"Dancing with the Stars"Season 34 will wrap up with a live finale episode on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
The realitydancing competitionwill crown a new winner during the finale, capping a record-breaking season that coincides with the show's 20-year anniversary.
Each of the five finalist pairs, which consist of a celebrity star and a professional ballroom dancer, will dance three times during the episode. They will each perform a judges' choice dance, an instant dance and the signature finale freestyle routine, according to a release from ABC.
Here's what to know about the finale, including when and how you can tune in.
"Dancing with the Stars" is riding a ratings wave after nearly two decades on TV. The show, which pairs celebrity contestants with ballroom dancing pros, has ensnared younger viewers with a cast heavy in social media influencers and reality stars. To get the inside scoop, USA TODAY Entertainment reporter Anna Kaufman went behind the scenes at "Dancing with the Stars" to train with professional dancer Brandon Armstrong and perform in the ballroom. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />
Kaufman and Armstrong practice a mid-routine lift. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Kaufman and Armstrong joking in the rehearsal studio. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Kaufman learning a salsa step as Armstrong instructs. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Kaufman and Armstrong practice the side by side step towards the end of the routine. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Kaufman and Armstrong practicing choreography. The routine lasted just over 30 seconds, about half of what celebrity contestants learn for night one. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Kaufman and Armstrong nearing the end of the routine. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Kaufman and Armstrong mid-lift. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Kaufman and Armstrong finish the dance. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Kaufman and Armstrong in their final position. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Kaufman sampling dancing shoes. The heels, which come in either flared or stiletto variety, represent a learning curve for many of the celebrity dancers. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Kaufman tries on shoes. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Kaufman preparing for the rehearsal session. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> How hard could 'Dancing with the Stars' really be? See USA TODAY train with a pro
"Dancing with the Stars" is riding a ratings wave after nearly two decades on TV. The show, which pairs celebrity contestants with ballroom dancing pros, has ensnared younger viewers with a cast heavy in social media influencers and reality stars.To get the inside scoop, USA TODAY Entertainment reporter Anna Kaufman went behind the scenes at "Dancing with the Stars" to train with professional dancer Brandon Armstrong and perform in the ballroom.
'DWTS' Season 34 finalists
There are five couples remaining on "Dancing with the Stars" ahead of the finale afterWhitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas were eliminated in the semifinalround on Nov. 18.
The finalists are:
Alix Earle, social media influencer
Pro partner: Val Chmerkovskiy
Dylan Efron, television personality
Pro partner: Daniella Karagach
Elaine Hendrix, actress
Pro partner: Alan Bersten
Jordan Chiles, Olympic gymnast
Pro partner: Ezra Sosa
Robert Irwin, wildlife conservationist
Pro partner: Witney Carson
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What time does the 'DWTS' finale start?
The finale episode will begin at 8 p.m. EST.
How long is the 'DWTS' finale?
The "Dancing with the Stars" Season 34 finale will be three hours long.
It will wrap up at 11 p.m. EST, according to TV listings.
How to watch 'Dancing with the Stars'
The "Dancing with the Stars" finale will air live on ABC andDisney+on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. EST. It will be available to stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
Disney+has several plan options, including monthly, annual and bundling options. A basic plan with ads is available at $11.99/month, and a premium plan with no ads is $18.99/month or $189.99/year.
Huluoffers two streaming plans, including one with ads and one without. The ad-supported plan costs $11.99/month or $119.99/year. The ad-free plan is available for $18.99/month.
There is also abundle optionfor Hulu and Disney+, which includes access to both platforms starting at $12.99/month.
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached atmelina.khan@usatoday.com.
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