On final night of “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34, Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy stepped into the spotlight for three energetic and emotional routines. For the Judges’ Choice Round, they shook up the ballroom with a samba to “Hip Hip Chin Chin” by Club des Belugas. Alix attacked that samba with bold hip action and sassy rhythm, while Val guided her across the floor with confident lead and musical clarity — the energy was electric from the first step to the final pose. Their performance brought applause, foot-tapping beats, and a vibe that mixed sultriness with showmanship — the kind of samba you remember.
Earle & Chmerkovskiy’s Performances Plus Scores
The couple receive a perfect score for their samba.
They will return for two more dances tonight. Earle does a Cha-Cha instant dance to “Where is my husband” by Raye.
Alix receives another perfect score of 30 out of 30.
Then in the Freestyle Round they switched gears completely, delivering a dynamic, modern routine to a mix of “Maneater” by Nelly Furtado and “Sports Car” by Tate McRae. The choreography played to their strengths: sharp isolations, dramatic drops, expressive lifts, and moments of playful attitude. Alix and Val showed they could ride pop-song energy and bring out both sensuality and polish. The judges responded to their range — from retro swing of the samba to contemporary pop-freestyle — with strong scores and praise for growth, courage, and show presence. Those two dances made it a finale night to remember, reflecting how far they’ve come during the season. They receive a perfect score of 30 out of 30 yet again.
Alix Earle’s Emotional Breakdown Reflects the Pressure Behind the Glitter
In a TikTok video shared shortly before the finale, Alix Earle let viewers into a raw, vulnerable moment: she broke down in tears after rehearsals, admitting that the show had pushed her to emotional and physical limits.
She references how overwhelming it felt learning unfamiliar ballroom moves under pressure.
Earle said she often felt like she was “losing it,” torn between public perception, performance expectations, and her own doubts. The facade of glamour — red carpets, social-media fame — gave way to intense vulnerability when she admitted that some nights she cried herself to sleep, simply because she knew the experience was ending soon.
Her breakdown wasn’t just about dance-floor fatigue — it was about transformation. She told her audience she felt pressure to prove herself, to move beyond being “just an influencer,” and to show real dedication, discipline, and heart. That kind of honesty made her journey resonate: behind the sequins and stage lights, there was a human craving validation, growth, and perhaps redemption.
Looking Back: What DWTS Gave Her & Why They’ll Remember This Season
In a tearful video released Nov. 24, just before finale night, Alix reflected on how “DWTS” challenged her identity as a social media star and reshaped it. She thanked her fans for the outpouring of support — comments, edits, votes — that helped her feel “loved now more than ever.” She admitted the decision to join the show felt risky: she would leave behind her usual lifestyle content, move to L.A., pause regular work, and face unknown judgment.
But the journey paid off. Earle said the show gave her an opportunity to prove her work ethic and grit. She described “DWTS” as more than just a competition — a period of intense self-discovery and reinvention.
She acknowledged the looming end made her emotional — “so excited for this last show, but I’m gonna be so sad when it’s over.” Still, she embraced the journey with gratitude, pride, and a sense of growth. That sentiment echoed through every samba shimmy and freestyle drop in their finale routines, making the final night feel like more than a finale — a declaration that she came, she danced, she fought, and maybe emerged changed.
