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Dancing With the Stars winners list revealed

Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy snagged the winning title during the season 32 finale

DANCING With the Stars has been a TV phenomenon for 32 seasons, with fans following the competition from the very beginning.

With the latest season wrapped, here's a recap of all the previous winners.

Who has won Dancing With the Stars?

Dancing With the Stars made its debut on ABC in 2005.

The show has since crowned 32 winners throughout its seasons.

The winners include:

Season 1 - Kelly Monaco and Alec Mazo

Kelly Monaco and Alec Mazo won for the first time ever
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Kelly Monaco and Alec Mazo won for the first time ever

Kelly Monaco and Alec Mazo set the stage for the competition and were crowned the first-ever champions of Dancing With the Stars.

The couple was awarded the mirrorball trophy and scored 55 points combined with the two dance ensembles in the finale.

Season 2 - Drew Lachey and Cheryl Burke

Drew Lachey and Cheryl Burke
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Drew Lachey and Cheryl Burke

Drew Lachey from the popular boy band 98 Degrees got his hands on the mirrorball trophy in the second season of DWTS. 

The dance partners earned a score of 30 on each of their two dances, the Paso Doble and freestyle, giving them the highest score for the week.

Season 3 - Emmitt Smith and Cheryl Burke

Emmitt Smith and Cheryl Burke
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Emmitt Smith and Cheryl Burke

Cheryl returned for season 3 of DWTS and was crowned a winner once again along with Emmitt Smith.

The NFL star was praised by the judges for his “natural charm” that helped him win the mirrorball trophy.

Season 4 - Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough

Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough
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Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough

Apolo Anton, a popular speed skater and Olympian was paired with Julianne as the two danced their way to the final for the ultimate win. 

He was the youngest male celebrity to win Dancing with the Stars.

Apolo Anton also earned seven perfect scores total in the competition.

Season 5 - Hélio Castroneves and Julianne Hough

Hélio Castroneves and Julianne Hough
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Hélio Castroneves and Julianne Hough

Julianne Hough returned for her second win along with first-timer Hélio Castroneves.

The pair danced their way to the finale and scored the mirrorball trophy.

Season 6 - Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas

Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas
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Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas

Figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark were crowned season 6 champions of DWTS.

The two scored perfect 10s on the season finale and took home the trophy. 

Season 7 - Brooke Burke and Derek Hough

Brooke Burke and Derek Hough
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Brooke Burke and Derek Hough

Brooke Burke and Derek Hough were the winners of DWTS season 7.

The pair danced all through the finale and earned almost a perfect score on all three dances.

Season 8 - Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas

Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas
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Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas

Gymnast and Olympic winner Shawn Johnson made her first appearance on DWTS with veteran Mark Ballas.

The pair won the mirrorball trophy and beat fellow contestant Gilles Marini by less than one percent.

Season 9 - Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson

Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson
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Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson

Donny Osmond is one of the oldest winners of DWTS, as he was 52 years old when he performed on the show. 

He and Kym Johnson took home the trophy after getting two perfect scores on the Freestyle and Argentine Tango ensembles.

Season 10 - Nicole Scherzinger and Derek Hough

Nicole Scherzinger and Derek Hough were DWTS partners
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Nicole Scherzinger and Derek Hough were DWTS partners

Pussycat Dolls legend Nicole Scherzinger and Derek fought their way to the finale and took home the mirrorball trophy.

Season 11 - Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough

Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough
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Jennifer Grey and Derek HoughCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Dirty Dancing’s Jennifer Grey teamed up with seasoned dance veteran Derek to win the DWTS trophy.

She overcame injuries, stress, and exhaustion after falling behind in the competition prior to being crowned the winner. 

Season 12 - Hines Ward and Kym Johnson

Hines Ward with the Dancing With the Stars trophy
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Hines Ward with the Dancing With the Stars trophyCredit: Getty Images - Getty

NFL’s Hines Ward danced with Kym, who returned for one more round after her win on season 9.

The duo scored two perfect scores on their final two performances and took home the trophy.

Season 13 - J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff 

J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff
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J.R. Martinez and Karina SmirnoffCredit: Getty Images

JR Martinez, a former US soldier, paired with professional ballroom dancer Karina to win season 13’s DWTS trophy. 

The two earned first place and scored a perfect score in the Samba component of the finale. 

Season 14 - Donald Driver and Peta Murgatroyd 

Donald Driver and Peta Murgatroyd
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Donald Driver and Peta MurgatroydCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Ex-NFL star Donald Driver and Peta Murgatroyd won season 14 despite starting the season at one point away from the bottom of the leaderboard.

The pair scored a perfect score on the Freestyle and Cha-Cha-Cha components of the finale. 

Season 15 - Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani 

Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani
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Melissa Rycroft and Tony DovolaniCredit: Getty Images

Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani were crowned the winners of season 15.

The duo scored two perfect scores in the Samba and Freestyle dance finale. 

Season 16 - Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough 

Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough
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Kellie Pickler and Derek HoughCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Country music star Kellie Pickler paired with Derek Hough to win season 16 of DWTS.

The dance duo shocked the judges by scoring a perfect score in all four of their final dances. 

Season 17 - Amber Riley and Derek Hough

Amber Riley and Derek Hough
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Amber Riley and Derek HoughCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Glee star Amber Riley joined six-time winner Derek Hough to bring home the mirrorball trophy. 

She is the first Black woman to win Dancing with the Stars, and received five perfect scores of 30, with only receiving a score lower than 8 one time.

Season 18 - Meryl Davis and Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Meryl Davis and Maksim Chmerkovskiy
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Meryl Davis and Maksim ChmerkovskiyCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Olympian Meryl Davis won DWTS season 18 alongside Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

The pair scored three perfect scores in the final dances for Freestyle, Argentine Tango, and Foxtrot/Cha-Cha-Cha.

Season 19 - Alfonso Ribeiro and Witney Carson

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Alfonso Ribeiro and Witney CarsonCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Alfonso Ribeiro was paired with Witney Carson in season 19.

They had risked being eliminated on week five but made it through the finals and took home the trophy. 

The two wowed the judges with three perfect scores for their last dances.

Season 20 - Rumer Willis and Valentin Chmerkovskiy

Rumer Willis and Valentin Chmerkovskiy
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Rumer Willis and Valentin ChmerkovskiyCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The dance duo were almost eliminated on week seven and week 9 but were saved to advance into the finale. 

The pair scored three perfect scores on the last dance performances and took home the trophy. 

Season 21 - Bindi Irwin and Derek Hough 

Bindi Irwin and Derek Hough
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Bindi Irwin and Derek HoughCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late crocodile hunter Steve Irwin, was paired with Derek Hough for season 21.

They won the finale after being at risk for elimination on week five and week 10. 

Season 22 - Nyle DiMarco and Peta Murgatroyd

Nyle Dimarco and Peta Murgatroyd
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Nyle Dimarco and Peta MurgatroydCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Model Nyle DiMarco was paired with returning champ Peta Murgatroyd to dance off for the mirrorball trophy.

They scored two perfect scores on the Freestyle and Cha-Cha-Cha/Tango and were crowned winners of season 22. 

Season 23 - Laurie Hernandez and Valentin Chmerkovskiy

Laurie Hernandez and Valentin Chmerkovskiy
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Laurie Hernandez and Valentin ChmerkovskiyCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez wowed the judges alongside Valentin Chmerkovskiy on season 23. 

They were almost eliminated three times in weeks two, three, and five, but persevered and took home the mirrorball.

Season 24 - Rashad Jennings and Emma Slater

Rashad Jennings and Emma Slater
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Rashad Jennings and Emma SlaterCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Former NFL player Rashad Jennings was the fourth football star to participate in the popular dance show. 

He, alongside Emma Slater, took home season 24’s trophy after being in the bottom two on week eight. 

Season 25 - Jordan Fisher and Lindsay Arnold 

Jordan Fisher and Lindsay Arnold
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Jordan Fisher and Lindsay ArnoldCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Broadway’s Jordan Fisher and Lindsay Arnold scored two perfect scores for the final dance and won season 25 of DWTS.

They risked elimination in week one and week three. 

Season 26 - Adam Rippon and Jenna Johnson 

Adam Rippon and Jenna Johnson
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Adam Rippon and Jenna JohnsonCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Former figure skater Adam Rippon took home the DWTS season 26 trophy alongside Jenna Johnson. 

Although they did not score perfectly, the two still had the highest scores and knocked the remaining participants off the competition.  

Season 27 - Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess 

Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess
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Bobby Bones and Sharna BurgessCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Radio personality Bobby Bones risked being eliminated alongside Sharna Burgess on week five of the DWTS competition. 

The duo scored a perfect 10 on the Freestyle finale dance and accumulated enough points to take home the trophy that evening. 

Season 28 - Hannah Brown and Alan Bersten 

Hannah Brown and Alan Bersten
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Hannah Brown and Alan BerstenCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Former The Bachelorette lead Hannah Brown was a fan favorite of DWTS as she competed with partner Alan Bersten. 

The two averaged 25.6 points throughout the competition and took home the mirrorball trophy.

Season 29 - Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsev

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Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem ChigvintsevCredit: Getty

Just one year after a Bachelorette star took home the trophy, The Bachelor alum Kaitlyn Bristowe won alongside her partner Artem Chigvintsev.

Their final performance of Toxic by Britney Spears received a perfect score.

Season 30 - Iman Shumpert and Daniella Karagach

Iman Shumpert and Daniella Karagach
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Iman Shumpert and Daniella KaragachCredit: ABC

The NBA champion made history as the first-ever basketball player to make it to the finale and shocked fans when he won the entire competition.

As their first dance of the night, Iman performed a Cha Cha and Foxtrot Fusion with his partner Daniella to the Earth, Wind And Fire classic, September.

They earned their first perfect score of the season with a 10 from each judge.

Earning consistent great scores throughout the season, the pair were subsequently awarded the Mirrorball trophy.

Season 31 - Charlie D'Amelio and Mark Ballas

TikToker Charli D'Amelio and Mark Ballas took home the winning trophy in season 31
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TikToker Charli D'Amelio and Mark Ballas took home the winning trophy in season 31Credit: ABC

Internet personality Charli D'Amelio took home the winning spot alongside Mark Ballas in season 31.

This season saw one of the tightest finales as each contestant was at the top of the leaderboard throughout the competition.

Nonetheless, the TikTok star took the Mirrorball trophy home.

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Season 32 - Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy

Winning pair Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy often scored well with the judges
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Winning pair Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy often scored well with the judgesCredit: ABC

Actress Xochitl Gomez, who had a consistent top-score streak during the last three episodes of the show, took home the winning trophy with her dancing partner Val Chmerkovskiy.

The duo beat out fan-favorite pair Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach.

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