‘Dancing With the Stars’ Makes History With Season 30 Winner
Former NBA player Iman Shumpert, 31, was named ballroom champion on Monday, becoming the first professional basketball player to reach the finale or win the Mirrorball Trophy in the show’s history. .
The remaining four couples each performed two acts in the finale.
Shumpert and professional partner Daniella Karagach scored 40 out of 40 for their cha cha and foxtrot dance for “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire, and another 40 for their freestyle dance.
JoJo Siwa and partner Jenna Johnson, the show’s first same-sex couple, also scored a perfect 40 for their two dances – a tango, cha cha in “I Love It” and a freestyle dance in “Born this Way.”
The remaining contestants, Cody Rigsby and partner Cheryl Burke, scored a total of 76 for their two performances, while Amanda Kloots and expert Alan Bersten received a total of 78 from the judges.
When viewer votes were tabulated, Kloots came in fourth, followed by Rigsby in third. Siwa, who was considered the leader for most of the season, ended up in second place.
Shumpert, who had been consistently strong throughout the season, seemed genuinely moved by his win and was left speechless.
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