From rehearsals filled with travel chaos to emotional reactions on finale night, Matt and Sasha Joseph give a thorough rundown of the final three: Adele, AJ, and Selena. They discuss how the show's pacing, editing, and choice of returning celebrity partners (including Charli D’Amelio, Nev Schulman, and Adam Rippon) shaped the outcome. The conversation turns to how social media drama—especially involving AJ’s fiancée—might affect pros' futures, and why some feel Adele’s introverted style brings something new to the DWTS cast. Looking back, the hosts debate changes they’d want to see if the pro search returns and preview the upcoming cast for season 35.
Highlights from the discussion include:
Adele’s consistent performance and why her win felt nearly inevitable after Alan’s exit
The impact of pairing finalists with high-profile celebrity dancers and how partner chemistry played into the judges’ decisions
AJ’s intense drive, public disappointment, and how ongoing drama may affect his future with the franchise
The role of editing and show format in shaping audience perception and whether the outcome might have been predetermined
Calls for tweaks in future seasons: more behind-the-scenes content, less predictability, and maximizing new pro integration
With DWTS season 35 on the horizon, which new and familiar faces will rise, and can Adele’s standout skill as a new pro translate into lasting success? Listen for a complete finale breakdown, cast speculation, and the latest on DWTS’s ever-evolving dance floor drama.
Chapters:
0:00 Season Finale: Adele Crowned Winner
6:35 AJ’s Disappointment After Loss
12:05 Judges, Pros, and Audience Unite
16:15 Selena’s Freestyle Impresses Judges
24:02 AJ Teams With Charli D’Amelio
31:14 AJ’s Controversy Sparks Pro Backlash
38:43 Adele and Nev’s Showdown Begins
43:29 Adele’s Winning Freestyle Performance
46:53 Show Critique and Future Hopes
54:06 Anticipating Season 35 Reveal
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