Where Are the Dancing Stars Now?

Joey Graziadei, the winner of season 33, made a big splash with his cha-cha and freestyle dances. He and his partner, Jenna Johnson, scored big, with a perfect 30 for their cha-cha and a 29 for their freestyle. Graziadei was overjoyed, calling the whole experience "unbelievable. " He's been engaged to Kelsey Anderson since 2024, and the couple lives in Los Angeles. Xochitl Gomez, who won season 32, surprised everyone by winning the Mirrorball Trophy. She scored perfectly on her final dances and even got a People's Choice Award nomination. After her win, she jumped into voice acting for an upcoming animated film, The Cat in the Hat. Charli D'Amelio, the winner of season 31, was shocked by her victory. She even said, "Oh my gosh, it happened so fast! " After winning, she starred in the Broadway musical & Juliet, calling it a career highlight. Iman Shumpert made history as the first NBA player to win Dancing with the Stars. He dedicated his win to his parents, who couldn't be there for the finale due to COVID-19. After his win, he hosted a docuseries and acted in several TV shows. He also went through a divorce in 2024. Kaitlyn Bristowe and her partner, Artem Chigvintsev, won season 29 with a perfect score for their Argentine tango. Bristowe has been hosting her podcast, Off the Vine, since 2017. Hannah Brown, the winner of season 28, competed against some big names in the finale. She later married Adam Woolard in 2025. Brown has also written a memoir and a novel, showing her talent beyond dancing. Bobby Bones, a radio personality, won season 27 with his partner, Sharna Burgess. He was shocked by his win and thanked his partner for sticking with him. Since then, he's kept close to his country roots, hosting various awards shows and music festivals. Adam Rippon, the Olympic figure skater, won season 26 with his partner, Jenna. He retired from competitive skating but stayed busy with TV appearances and writing a book. He also married his partner, Jussi-Pekka Kajaala, in 2021. Jordan Fisher, the winner of season 25, kept dancing after his win. He appeared in movies and welcomed his first child with his wife, Ellie Fisher, in 2022. In 2025, he returned to Broadway for a limited run of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Rashad Jennings, the winner of season 24, continued dancing after his win. He participated in the DWTS: Live! tour and enjoyed being in the best shape of his life. In 2025, he joined the Hulu reality show Got to Get Out. Laurie Hernandez, the youngest winner in DWTS history, won season 23 at just 16 years old. After her win, she enrolled in NYU's Tisch School of the Arts to study drama. In 2024, she was a correspondent for NBC during the Olympic Games in Paris. Nyle DiMarco, the first deaf contestant to win DWTS, took home the Mirrorball Trophy in season 22. He has since used his platform to help others and launched a wine series. In 2025, he made his directorial debut with a documentary about the deaf community. Bindi Irwin, the winner of season 21, has continued to honor her late father's legacy. She hosts an annual gala for her family's conservation organization and welcomed a daughter, Grace Warrior, in 2021. She is currently the CEO of the Australia Zoo. Rumer Willis, the winner of season 20, shared that DWTS allowed her to show a passionate side her family rarely saw. She has since acted in TV shows and welcomed a daughter, Louetta, in 2023. Alfonso Ribeiro, the winner of season 19, became a fan favorite and even resurrected "The Carlton" on the dance floor. He later hosted America's Funniest Home Videos and co-hosted DWTS with Tyra Banks. Meryl Davis, the winner of season 18, continued to showcase her dance moves after her win. She has focused on performing as a dancer and has been active in charitable organizations supporting children and women in sports. Amber Riley, the winner of season 17, went on to judge a performance competition and take home an Olivier Award. She has since starred in Lifetime's film franchise, Single Black Female. Kellie Pickler, the winner of season 16, pursued other TV endeavors after her win. She voiced a pirate genie on a children's show and starred in Hallmark holiday films. In 2023, her husband, Kyle Jacobs, passed away. Melissa Rycroft, the winner of season 15, has continued to pursue on-air opportunities while raising her three kids. She co-hosted the fifth season of Redneck Island with Steve Austin. Donald Driver, the winner of season 14, has written a best-selling memoir and several children's books. He also heads a foundation that provides resources for underprivileged families. J. R. Martinez, the winner of season 13, used his platform to continue acting and working with fellow burn survivors. He wrote a best-selling memoir and married his longtime girlfriend in 2018. Hines Ward, the winner of season 12, retired from football and worked as an NFL studio analyst. He later returned to the game as an assistant coach and was named the wide receivers coach of the Sun Devils at Arizona State University in 2024. Jennifer Grey, the winner of season 11, came out of the corner and back into the limelight with her win. She has since done scores of small-screen projects and starred in award-winning dramas. Nicole Scherzinger, the winner of season 10, continued working in music and musical theater. She has starred in ABC's remake of Dirty Dancing and taken on judging duties for The X Factor UK and The Masked Singer. Donny Osmond, the winner of season 9, performed his hit '70s song "Puppy Love" the same night he won. He has since undergone vocal surgery and returned to the stage in the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Shawn Johnson East, the winner of season 8, retired from gymnastics after her win. She married NFL player Andrew East in 2016 and has since raised their three children. She was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2017. Brooke Burke, the winner of season 7, stayed close to the ballroom after her win. She co-hosted DWTS from 2010 until 2013 and married David Charvet, who stood by her side as she struggled with thyroid cancer in 2012. Kristi Yamaguchi, the winner of season 6, became an all-time fan favorite after her win. She has since raised two daughters with her former hockey pro husband, Bret Hedican, and written a children's book. Helio Castroneves, the winner of season 5, returned for the all-stars season in 2012. He is still active in racing, balancing roles as a driver, team co-owner, and racing ambassador. In 2025, he was inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame. Emmitt Smith, the winner of season 3, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. He has continued to build his brand throughout the sports and entertainment fields and gives back to the community via his charity. Drew Lachey, the winner of season 2, has remained involved with the show. He embarked on the DWTS tour and stepped in as a replacement host during the fifth season. He and his wife run Lachey Arts, a performing arts summer day camp in Cincinnati. Kelly Monaco, the winner of season 1, came in third place alongside Val on Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars in 2012. She officially said goodbye to Port Charles in October 2024 when her run as Sam McCall on General Hospital ended after 21 years.