Entertainer Donny Osmond and partner Kym Johnson won season nine of "Dancing with the Stars." The couple received the highest point total after Monday's judges' scores were added to viewers' votes and Tuesday's judges' points. Viewers' votes accounted for half the point total.
A practically speechless Donny ran to his wife, standing in the audience, and carried her onto the stage exclaiming "I did it." As soon as he received the mirror-ball trophy, Donny pointed to and then dragged sister Marie onto the stage, too.
Placing second was Mya. Placing third was Kelly Osbourne.
"I am just so happy to have made it to the finals... We had the time of our lives," Mya said.
"Thank you, America. Thank you so much for voting me in every single week. It's because of you I've grown so much," Kelly said.
After Monday's competition, singer Mya and partner Dmitry Chaplin were leading with 87 points. Donny and Kym were in second with 85 points and Kelly and partner Louis Van Amstel were third with 76 points.
On Tuesday's results show, the top three couples each danced their "signature" dance from the season for one final ranking from the judges. The judges awarded first place and 30 points to Donny. Second place and 28 points went to Mya. Third place and 26 points were awarded to Kelly.
Donny Osmond and partner Kym Johnson danced the Argentine Tango.
Carrie Ann Inaba: "This was artistry in motion the first time and once again artistry in motion tonight."
Len Goodman: "What you've never lost is your 100 percent coming out there and performing... You finished strong."
Bruno Tonioli: "Donny Osmond: The great performer."
Mya and partner Dmitry Chaplin performed the jive.
Bruno Tonioli: "Versatility. Sex appeal. Charm. Romance. You've got it all."
Len Goodman: "I know we've had a few ups and downs over the 10 weeks, but I've never doubted your dance talent. You are fantastic."
Carrie Ann Inaba: "Every season we have somebody that sets the pace of the whole season and everyone, from that moment on, is trying to catch up to them. That has been you from day one."
Kelly Osbourne and partner Louis Van Amstel danced their week one Viennese Waltz.
Len Goodman: "Of all the celebrities we've had on this show, I will miss you the most."
Bruno Tonioli: "You may come from rock-and-roll royalty, but you have really earned your place as a ballroom princess."
Carrie Ann Inaba: "Of all seasons, I don't know if anyone has ever touched me as much as you have when I watch you dance."
Tuesday's results show welcomed back all of the season nine celebrities. Each had a chance to dance again.
To compete in a mambo face-off, celebrity dancers from previous seasons joined model Joanna Krupa and partner Derek Hough. Actress Cloris Leachman, talk-show host Jerry Springer and Apple computer wiz Steve Wozniak each competed and lost to the mambo queen, Joanna. Singer Aaron Carter and partner Karina Smirnoff performed to Muppet tunes before the face-off challenge.
A special award, a mirror ball ring, was given to the best dancer in the NFL wide receiver challenge. Wearing the Cowboys' signature blue and silver, Michael Irvin and partner Anna Demidova faced 49ers star and previous dance competitor Jerry Rice and partner Anna Trebunskaya. The judges declared Michael the winner and gave him the ring. The judges then awarded a second ring to Jerry Rice for the "best body" award.
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