- Nineteen "Dancing With the Stars" pros have won at least once since the show premiered in 2005.
- Derek Hough, who is currently on the judging panel, leads the pack with six mirrorball trophies.
- Here's what every winner is up to today since earning their titles.
Season 1 winner Alec Manzo went on to get a degree in business.
Alec Manzo won the first season of "Dancing With the Stars" with "General Hospital" star Kelly Monaco. He continued on the show sporadically until season nine, but never again placed higher than eighth (with Toni Braxton in 2008).
After he left the show for good in 2009, Manzo earned a Master's of Science degree in business management from Stanford University in 2012, according to his LinkedIn profile. He currently works as a general partner at the investment firm DGA Capital and lives in the San Francisco Bay area.
But Manzo will forever be connected to "DWTS" because he met his wife Edyta Śliwińska when she was also a pro dancer on the show. The couple married in 2007 and have two children.
View this post on InstagramCheryl Burke is now a podcaster.
Cheryl Burke is a two-time "DWTS" champion, snagging her trophies back-to-back on seasons two and three with boy-bander Drew Lachey and NFL star Emmitt Smith, respectively.
She appeared on 18 consecutive seasons of the reality show, starting in 2006 with Lachey. Burke officially retired from the show in 2022 after competing with meteorologist Sam Champion. In total, she danced on 25 seasons of "DWTS."
Burke launched the "Pretty Messed Up" podcast with her former dance partner, Backstreet Boy AJ McLean, in 2020. It appears to have last released an episode in December 2022.
In 2023, she launched the "DWTS" rewatch podcast "Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans," with iHeartPodcasts.
In May 2019, Burke married actor Matthew Lawrence, whom she'd met after his brother Joey was cast on "DWTS" in 2006. The couple announced their divorce in February 2022 and finalized it that same year, but the split wasn't exactly amicable. Lawrence and Burke went to court about custody of their dog Ysabella. Burke won.
Julianne Hough has literally grown up on "DWTS."
Julianne Hough is another two-time Mirrorball champion on "DWTS." She won the competition in season four, which aired in early 2007, when paired with Olympic gold medalist speed skater Apolo Ohno. It was her first year as a professional dancer on the show.
Like Burke, she won two seasons in a row, claiming the season five trophy later in 2007 with Brazillian race car driver Hélio Castroneves. Hough danced on the show until season eight, which aired in 2009.
She later became a permanent fourth judge on "DWTS" in 2014 for season 19 and was a member of the judging panel for five seasons total.
In August 2023, ABC announced that Hough would cohost the show with Alfonso Ribeiro, making her one of the most dynamic members of the "DWTS" cast in the show's history.
As for her personal life, Hough dated Ryan Seacrest from about 2010 to 2013. She was married to professional hockey player Brooks Laich from 2017 to 2020.
Mark Ballas officially retired in 2023.
Mark Ballas began his "DWTS" journey on season five with actor Sabrina Bryan as his partner. He went on to appear in 18 seasons of the show over 16 years.
He won the mirrorball trophy three times. His first win was in season six with Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi. He won again three years later in 2009 with Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Shawn Johnson in season 8. His final win came in 2022 when he was partnered with dancer and TikTok star Charli D'Amelio on season 31.
Ballas officially announced his retirement from the show in March 2023. He and his wife BC Jean (who married in 2016) announced they were expecting their first child together in June 2023 on Instagram.
View this post on InstagramDerek Hough has the most wins in "Dancing With the Stars" history.
Julianne Hough's brother, dancer Derek Hough, is the winningest pro in the show's history. He spent 17 seasons as a pro dancer on the show between season six in 2008 and season 23 in 2016. Before joining as a pro, Hough first appeared on the show as a guest instructor for his sister on season four.
During his tenure as a pro dancer, Hough won the mirrorball trophy six times. His first win was in 2008, with TV personality Brooke Burke in season seven. He won both seasons that aired in 2010: first with former Pussycat Dolls member Nicole Scherzinger in season 10 and then again on season 11 with "Dirty Dancing" star Jennifer Grey. Hough picked up another double-win year in 2013, landing the trophy in season 16 with country singer Kellie Pickler and again in season 17 with "Glee" star Amber Riley. His last win came in 2015, when he partnered with zookeeper and TV personality Bindi Irwin on season 21.
After leaving the show as a pro, Derek joined the "DWTS" judging panel in 2020 for season 29 and has remained in that role since.
He married his longtime love, fellow dancer Hayley Erbert, in August 2023.
View this post on InstagramKym Johnson has twins with a "Shark Tank" star.
Kym Johnson spent a total of 17 seasons on "DWTS" starting in 2006 with her season three partner Jerry Springer.
She went on to win the mirrorball on season nine in 2009, when she competed alongside the oldest winner in the show's history, performer Donny Osmond. Johnson won again with former NFL star Hines Ward in season 12, which aired in 2011.
While working on season 20 in 2015, Johnson fell in love with her celebrity dance partner, "Shark Tank" businessman Robert Herjavec. The couple married in July of 2016 and have twins named Hudson and Haven, who were born in 2019. Johnson last appeared on season 24 of "DWTS," which aired in 2017.
View this post on InstagramKarina Smirnoff is protective of her personal life.
Karina Smirnoff first appeared on "DWTS" in season three and appeared on 19 consecutive seasons before she took a break. Smirnoff last appeared on season 22 in 2016, when she was paired with former NFL star Doug Flutie.
During her tenure, Smirnoff won the mirrorball once in 2011 on season 13 with actor J.R. Martinez.
She welcomed a son named Theo Gabriel in 2020 and currently appears to be single. Smirnoff lately uses her Instagram to promote appearances and performances.
Peta Murgatroyd is dancing on season 32 months after giving birth.
Peta Murgatroyd won her first mirrorball trophy in 2014 with former NFL player Donald Driver. Her second win (of two total) happened in 2016 when she was partnered with model Nyle DiMarco for season 22.
She's appeared on 17 total seasons of the show since joining for season 13 in 2011. For season 32, Murgatroyd is partnered with "The Brady Bunch" star Barry Williams.
Murgatroyd married fellow pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy in July 2017, about two years after they welcomed their son, Shai. In June 2023, they welcomed a second son named Rio.
Tony Dovolani won "Dancing With the Stars" all-stars in 2012.
Tony Dovolani appeared on "DWTS" for 21 consecutive seasons starting on season 2 in 2006 and retiring in 2016.
He first partnered with "The Bachelor" star Melissa Rycroft on season eight in 2009, when they placed third. They teamed up again for the all-stars season in 2012 and took home the mirrorball that year.
Per his Instagram, he's currently the international dance director at Fred Astaire Dance Studios located in Enfield, Connecticut.
He married his wife Lina in 1999 and they have three children together — a daughter named Luana, and twins Adrian and Ariana.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy owns dance studios now.
Maksim "Maks" Chmerkovskiy was the first Chmerkovskiy brother to join "DWTS" on season two in 2006. He's appeared on 17 total seasons of the show since then, last partnering with Vanessa Lachey in 2017.
Chmerkovskiy took home the mirrorball once during his tenure, with his season 18 partner, Olympic champion figure skater Meryl Davis, in 2014.
In addition to marrying fellow pro Murgatroyd in 2017, Chmerkovskiy co-owns Dance With Me, a line of dance studios across the US, with his brother Valentin Chmerkovskiy and other famous champion ballroom dancers.
Witney Carson is taking a break from "Dancing With the Stars."
A year before joining "DWTS" as a troupe dancer in 2013, Witney Carson was one of the top three female dancers on another hit dancing competition show, Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance," in season 9.
After two seasons in the troupe, she became a "DWTS" pro for season 18 in 2014. Carson won the competition the following season (which also aired in 2018) with her partner Alfonso Ribeiro, who currently hosts the show.
Carson was a dancer with "DWTS" or its spinoffs until 2022, when she placed third on the show with Wayne Brady.
She married her high school sweetheart Carson McAllister on New Year's Day 2016. The couple has two sons: Leo, born in 2021, and Jet, born in 2023. In August 2023, Carson announced on TikTok that she wouldn't be returning to the dancing competition show for season 32, but said she hoped to be back on future seasons.
Val Chmerkovskiy is a new dad.
Valentin "Val" Chmerkovskiy first appeared on "DWTS" when he guest-taught for his brother Maks on season 2 in 2006.
He's been a pro on the series since 2011 and has won the mirrorball twice so far. He won in 2015 while partnered with Rumer Willis, and in 2016 with Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez. For season 32, he's partnered with Marvel star Xochitl Gomez.
Chmerkovskiy married fellow "DWTS" pro dancer Jenna Johnson in April 2019. They welcomed a son named Rome in January 2023. He co-owns Dance With Me dance studios across the US with his brother, Maks and other dancers.
Emma Slater won the title with an NFL star.
Emma Slater started on "DWTS" as a troupe member in 2012 and joined the cast as a pro dancer for season 17 in 2013. She won her only mirrorball trophy in 2017, while competing on season 24 with her partner Rashad Jennings.
She married fellow "DWTS" pro dancer Sasha Farber in 2018, but the couple began divorce proceedings in 2022.
Lindsay Arnold was on another popular dance show before becoming a "DWTS" pro.
Lindsay Arnold started dancing on TV in 2012 when she was in the top four female dancers on season nine of Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance."
She made her "DWTS" debut with pro boxer Victor Ortiz and had competed on six seasons in total when she won her sole mirrorball trophy with actor, singer, and dancer Jordan Fisher on season 25 in 2017.
Arnold married her high school sweetheart Sam Cusick in June 2015 and they have two daughters — Sage, born in November 2020, and June, born in May 2023. She announced in August 2023 on TikTok that she wouldn't be returning to "DWTS" for season 32.
Jenna Johnson made "DWTS" history.
Jenna Johnson's career as a "Dancing With the Stars" pro began in 2016, but before that she appeared on season 10 of "SYTYCD."
Johnson won season 26 of "DWTS" with her partner, Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon, in 2018. And three years later, she made "DWTS" history with JoJo Siwa as the first same-sex pairing to appear on the show when they competed on season 30 together. Johnson and Siwa came in second place.
Sharna Burgess won "Dancing With the Stars" with a dark horse.
Sharna Burgess won season 27 of "DWTS" in 2018 with fan-favorite contender, radio personality Bobby Bones. She's appeared on 14 seasons of the show since joining the cast in 2013.
Burgess last appeared on "DWTS" on season 30 in 2021 with her now-fiancé, "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor Brian Austin Green. The pair welcomed their son Zane in June 2022 and announced their engagement in September 2023.
Alan Bersten won his mirrorball with a "Bachelorette" star.
Alan Bersten and former "Bachelorette" lead Hannah Brown won season 28 of "DWTS" in 2019. He's appeared on eight seasons of ABC's hit show since 2017, including the currently airing season 32, where he's competing with Jamie Lynn Spears.
Bersten first appeared on TV in "SYTYCD." He owns a fitness company called Best Fitness and appears to be single.
Artem Chigvintsev dated a judge in the early years of "Dancing With the Stars."
Artem Chigvintsev won his first and only "DWTS" mirrorball trophy in 2020 on season 29 with former "Bachelorette" star Katilyn Bristowe. He's also won the UK version of the show, "Strictly Come Dancing," according to his Instagram bio.
Chigvintsev started as a pro dancer in season 19, which aired in 2014, and has appeared on 12 seasons of "DWTS" in total. He's currently competing on season 32 with "Bachelorette" star Charity Lawson.
Chigvintsev was one of several pros who has fallen in love with their celebrity partners. Chigvintsev married WWE star Nikki Bella in 2022, after competing together on the show in season 25, five years earlier. The two also share a son named Matteo, born in 2020.
He previously dated "DWTS" judge Carrie Ann Inaba, who he met on set of "SYTYCD," from 2006 to 2009.
Daniella Karagach is a relatively new face in the "DWTS" pros cast.
Daniella Karagach had only been a pro dancer on "DWTS" for one season before she won the mirrorball with NBA player Iman Shumpert in 2021 on season 30. She also earned an Emmy nomination for one of the routines she choreographed during that season.
Karagach has appeared on four seasons of "DWTS" in total, including the current season, where she's competing with singer Jason Mraz.
She's married to fellow "DWTS" pro Pasha Pashkov. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Nikita, in May 2023.
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