Joey Graziadei Makes ‘Dancing with the Stars’ History: All the ‘Bachelor’ Stars He Beat to Get to Season 33’s Finale

<p id=”par-1_41″>Joey Graziadei has made <em><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/dancing-with-the-stars/”>Dancing with the </a></em><span style=”margin: 0px; padding: 0px;”><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/dancing-with-the-stars/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”><em>Stars</em></a></span> history. The former <em>Bachelor</em> lead has the chance to take home a Mirrorball trophy, but what other franchise leads has he beaten <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/has-dancing-with-the-stars-drifted-too-far-ballroom-roots.html/?swcfpc=1″>in the ballroom</a> to get to season 33’s finale? </p>

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<p id=”par-2_30″>In 33 seasons of <em>Dancing with the Stars</em>, <span style=”margin: 0px; padding: 0px;”>no male from Bachelor Nation </span>has made it to the finale. Joey Graziadei is the first, rocking his way into the series’ <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/dancing-with-the-stars-five-most-emotional-dances-series-history.html/?swcfpc=1″>history books</a>.</p>

<p id=”par-3_31″>Thus far, there have been seven male <em>Bachelor </em>stars who have attempted to take home a Mirrorball trophy. The furthest any of them have gotten is fifth place in the competition.</p>

<p id=”par-4_20″>Matt James ranks at the bottom. During season 25, he and partner Lindsay Arnold finished in 12th place. </p>

<p id=”par-5_25″>Joe Amabile was a fan-favorite during season 14. However, he and Jenna Johnson were ultimately sent home, leaving him in eighth place for his season.</p>

<p id=”par-6_15″>Sean Lowe joined season 16, dancing alongside Peta Murgatroyd. They were eliminated during week 7.</p>

<p id=”par-7_18″>In season 24, Nick Viall took to the ballroom floor. He and Peta Murgatroyd came in sixth place.</p>

<p id=”par-8_25″>Finally, in season 20, Chris Soules and Witney Carson came in fifth place. Jake Pavelka and Chelsie Hightower also came in fifth during season 10.</p>

<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-the-men-of-bachelor-nation-haven-t-had-as-much-luck-as-their-female-counterparts”>The men of Bachelor Nation haven’t had as much luck as their female counterparts</h2>

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<p id=”par-9_25″>On the other side, seven <em>Bachelorette</em> stars have competed on <em>Dancing with the Stars</em>, and three have taken home the show’s <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/dancing-with-the-stars-all-these-superstars-tried-to-win-mirrorball-trophy.html/?swcfpc=1″>Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy</a>.</p>

<p id=”par-10_26″><em>Bachelorette</em> stars who have mastered the art of ballroom dancing include Jenn Tran, Charity Lawson, Gabby Windey, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Hannah Brown, Melissa Rycroft, and Trista Sutter.</p>

<p id=”par-11_30″>Melissa Rycroft took home a Mirrorball in season 15 alongside Tony Dovolani, Hannah Brown won in season 28 with Alan Bersten, and <a href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJS1qB8TLMM&pp=ygUua2FpdGx5biBicmlzdG93ZSBkYW5jaW5nIHdpdGggdGhlIHN0YXJzIGZpbmFsZQ%3D%3D” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Kaitlyn Bristowe dominated season 29</a> with Artem Chigvinstev.</p>

<p id=”par-12_35″>Tran appeared with Graziadei during season 28 of <em>The Bachelor</em>. They are the first couple from the same season of the reality dating show to compete against one another on <em>Dancing with the Stars</em>. </p>

<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-all-the-details-of-dancing-with-the-stars-season-33-finale”>All the details of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 33 finale</h2>

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<p id=”par-13_32″>There are five competitors left to dance in the finale of <em>Dancing with the Stars</em> Season 33. Each celebrity will perform a redemption dance and a freestyle for judges and viewer points.</p>

<p id=”par-14_35″>Danny Amendola and pro Witney Carson will perform a tango to “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen. They’ll dance freestyle to “Pink” by Lizzo and “I’m Just Ken” by Ryan Gosling.</p>

<p id=”par-15_29″>Joey Graziadei and pro Jenna Johnson dance a cha cha to “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake. They’ll freestyle to “Canned Heat” by District 78 featuring Jake Simpson.</p>

<p id=”par-16_33″>Chandler Kinney and pro Brandon Armstrong will dance jive to “APT.” by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars. The couple will freestyle to “Hellzapoppin’” by Eyal Vilner Big Band and “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield.</p>

<p id=”par-17_34″>Ilona Maher and pro Alan Bersten jive to “Shake A Tail Feather” by Ray Charles and The Blues Brothers. They’ll follow that up with a freestyle to “Femininomenon” by District 78 featuring Mona Rue.</p>

<p id=”par-18_33″>Finally, Stephen Nedoroscik and pro Rylee Arnold will perform a quickstep to “I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts. Their final dance will be a freestyle to “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay.</p>

<p id=”par-19_32″><em>Dancing with the Stars</em> airs Tuesday, Nov. 26 beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The show will run for three hours on ABC and Disney+ and will air the next day on Hulu.</p>