And the winner is…

Shortly after Graziadei and Johnson were announced as winners, the two posed with their fellow Season 33 finalists from the ballroom.

Accordingly Good morning AmericaOver the course of 10 weeks, the cast spent 500 hours in rehearsals, used 200 gallons of spray tan and was decked out in costumes containing a million sequins.

Private plane picture

The pictures continued as the group boarded their flight to New York City – but this time in comfy sweatpants.

The bond between the participants was clearly felt by spectators throughout the season as they cheered each other on from the sidelines. But even after the win, the finalists maintained their support as they smiled and laughed together aboard their plane.

Elevator antics

How many Dancing with the stars Can finalists get into an elevator? Turns out it was all of them!

Here the group waves to the PEOPLE as they arrive GMA‘s Times Square Studios.

Mirror ball in hand

Graziadei, seen here backstage GMA With his suitcase in hand, he made sure to bring the Mirrorball trophy with him.

A staple food DWTS’ From the beginning, the award was renamed the “Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy” in Season 32, in honor and memory of former head judge Len Goodman, who died of bone cancer in April 2023 at the age of 78.

Cheering on the stars

Johnson and Graziadei enter GMA Studios to the cheers of the fans.

The pair had perfect chemistry throughout the season, what Johnston described as “brother-sister energy.” GMA.

“Everyone thinks we’re twins, but we got along from the start,” she said. “And he’s just such a hard worker. I think he had the Cinderella story where he had no dance experience and he really picked up something every week and became a dancer. So I really had the time of my life with Joey this season.”

Welcoming the fans

After a quick outfit change, Graziadei, Johnson and the entire cast stepped outside to say hello to the eager fans who lined up to greet them.

Graziadei made history with him DWTS win, be the first Bachelor alum to take the title.

“They are very different, I can say that,” he continued GMAwhen asked to compare the two shows. “I’m going to take a little break from reality TV, that’s for sure. No, they’re both great. I obviously have a great fiancée, I have a mirror ball now, so it’s been a great year for everyone.” They’ve both been great for that, they’re both great and I’m very grateful.

It’s showtime

Sit down with GMAthe cast looked back on the season.

Maher, who became a shining example of body positivity during her time in the competition, was asked to spread her message to other strong women and girls. “I think you can be so much more than what people put you in,” she said. “I’m a great athlete, I’m a very strong athlete, but through this show I also felt that I’m a very beautiful and elegant dancer who can also be smart in everything else I want to be. “.

Kinney and Armstrong, meanwhile, reflected on being the first Black couple to make it to the finals and how they honored the history of Black dancers in their final performance.

“It meant everything to us,” Kinney said. “We really wanted to acknowledge this moment, it’s a big moment in the ballroom and.” DWTS History, and we just wanted to dedicate the dance to everyone who came before us so that we could even be in the room and celebrate. It’s a moment to celebrate and I think that’s exactly what we did, so we’re really proud of it.”

Hot potato

Continue somewhere else GMAThe group took part in a series of viral dances in which Maher dressed up in a potato costume. Former DWTS Participants Laurie Hernandez, Nev Schulman and GMAGinger Zee helped assess their movements.

The costumes were nothing compared to this DWTSespecially for Amendola, who dressed up as Ken from Barbie Film for his final routine. “Man, I’ll tell you what, it was fun, it was fun,” he further shared GMA.

“It was really fun,” Carson said. “We wanted to create something iconic and just pay tribute to Barbie and just have fun, and that’s exactly what we did. Honestly, Danny was the best partner, just letting me create and just being up for anything, so I really appreciate that and we had a lot of fun. He’s just Ken.

Freak out

Nedoroscik helped his team win thanks to some of his gymnastic moves, which he often showed off DWTS Routines.

The Olympic medalist’s last dance even included appearances from his former Team USA teammates. “It was just incredible. “Being there with my teammates, making them a part of my routine, my final dance, it was just a really special moment,” he continued GMA. “I’ve been very happy about it.”