Sensational, emotional and high energy are just some of the words that describe the final of Dancing with the Stars 2023.
After 11 spectacular shows filled with glitz and glamour, highs and lows and captivating dances along the way, Carl Mullan and his professional partner Emily Barker have been crowned Dancing with the Stars champions for 2023.
Brooke Scullion, Damian McGinty and Suzanne Jackson were the other three celebrities to reach tonight's grand final and what a show they all gave!
Take a look at all the pictures from tonight's superb Grand Finale in our sparkly gallery.
All couples from tonight's grand final will be interviewed on The Ryan Tubridy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 from 9am on Monday, 20 March.
A clearly delighted Carl thanked his family for their support: "Ais has been such a rock. My whole family. Thank you so much for all the love and support online and in the streets.He then turned to his dance partner and told her: "Emily, I'm so buzzing we won this for you. You deserve this."To which Emily added: "This is a dream. I've waiting so long for this moment. Six seasons. Carl has been a dream to work with."Jennifer Zamparelli and Doireann Garrihy gave a sensational opening to the show!Brian Redmond, Loraine Barry and Arthur Gourounlian bringing the glitz and glam to the Grand Finale2FM presenter Carl Mullan and Emily Barker were the first couple to dance and they performed their Paso Doble from Week two again.Carl was delighted to dance to U2's Beautiful Day for a second time.Carl: "That dance felt like a real moment for me... I'd a bit of a point to prove that week."This was the dance early in the series where Carl made his mark and the judges chose to see it again.Carl and Emily scored 29 from the judgesTV presenter and businesswoman, Suzanne Jackson and her professional partner Michael Danilczuk brought their journey full-circle tonight as they danced their Samba from week one of the series.Woman by Doja Cat was the music for this.Suzanne: "I want to remember it as a really good night with no nerves... just take it all in."Suzanne and Michael scored 30 from the judges. It was the highest-scoring samba in the history of DWTS!Singer Brooke Scullion and Robert Rowiński brought the aptly named The Greatest Show from The Greatest Showman back to the dancefloor with their Paso Doble from Movie Week.This powerful dance had showed a different to side to Brooke earlier in the season as they danced side-by-side while dressed identically.Brooke and Robert scored 30 from the judges.Singer and Glee star Damian McGinty and Kylee Vincent were the final couple to dance their judges choice dance.Following a stumble in the previous performance, Damian was keen to improve it and show the judges just how far he has come.Forever Young by Becky Hill was the music for their first dance. Damian and Kylee scored 30 from the judges.Carl and Emily dedicated their showdance to his Nana on her first anniversary.Their emotional dance was to Celestial by Ed Sheeran.Carl: "It's just been the most incredible 11 weeks, but it would've been nothing without making a friend like Emily."Carl and Emily scored 30 from the judges.Leona Lewis' track Fire Under My Feet was chosen for Suzanne and Michael's showdance.The floor was on fire as they danced their hearts out.Suzanne and Michael scored 30 from the judges.The penultimate competitive dance was Brooke and Robert's energetic and sassy showdance to Hallucinate by Dua Lipa."That was insane!" Jennifer Zampareli said afterwards.Brooke and Robert scored 29 from the judges.Last but not least, the final couple to dance competitively tonight were Damian and Kylee.Take a Look at Us Now by Shawn Mendes was a perfect choice to bring Broadway to the dancefloor for their final dance.Talking to Doireann Garrihy afterwards, Damian said: "That was some of the best two minutes of my life... I so enjoyed that. I love performing."Damian and Kylee scored 30 from the judges.
