Apple cider vinegar Is Pilates for you? 'Ambient gaslighting' 'Main character energy'
ENTERTAIN THIS
Nicholas Carter

Your new 'Dancing with the Stars' champs are...

Erin Jensen
USA TODAY

If you don't like spoilers, we suggest you do the hustle up out of this recap.

That's officially a wrap on season 21 of Dancing with the Stars. Tuesday's episode began with the three remaining couples, but as viewers know, it takes only two to Argentine tango or take home that mirror ball trophy.

Would Bindi Irwin and Derek Hough be crowned the champs? If tears were votes, we'd be inclined to say yes. Nick Carter and Sharna Burgess were also Larger Than Life competition, and you can't count out Alek Skarlatos and Lindsay Arnold.

But only one couple would walk away winners. And that couple is...

Bindi and Derek!!!

But let's revisit the entire finale, shall we?

Most of this season's eliminated contestants danced. Andy Grammer and Chaka Khan opted to swap their steps for songs and even performed Baby, It's Cold Outside together.

Unfortunately, Tamar Braxton couldn't attend the finale. Kim Zolciak Biermann showed up with her dancing shoes on. She and her partner, Tony Dovolani, performed their I Dream of Jeannie routine that they didn't get to when Kim wasn't healthy enough to travel for TV night.

Also, some Santas made the naughty list this year including Carlos PenaVega. And, it's apparently warm enough at the North Pole (or The Grove in L.A.) for shirtless dancing.

Speaking of bad Santas, Gary Busey also put on that red and white cap, and Victor Espinoza made an appearance as Gary Claus' helper.

And Len Goodman announced that he would be back at the judges' table next season.

For the couples' last challenge, they had just one day to learn a routine that combined two styles of dance. So, let's check out their last dances and last chances for judges' love.

Nick and Sharna 

For their fusion routine, Nick and Sharna seamlessly married salsa with the tango.

Julianne Hough said that Nick and Sharna's last dance was done "beautifully," and Carrie Ann Inaba called Nick "the real deal."

Carrie Ann: 10, Julianne: 10, Bruno Tonioli: 10

Alek and Lindsay 

For the finale, Alek and Lindsay were ready to rumba and tango. The two danced to Coldplay's A Sky Full Of Stars, and we definitely gave them our hearts.

Bruno complimented Alek on waking up his hips, and Julianne said that she believed Alek had a very bright future.

Carrie Ann: 9, Julianne: 9, Bruno: 9

Bindi and Derek

Well, they say all good things must come to an end. For their last number, the ballroom's resident Little Miss Sunshine and her partner danced a cha cha/Argentine tango fusion.

Julianne said the dance was "sharp," and Bruno called Bindi a "sensation."

Carrie Ann: 10, Julianne: 10, Bruno: 10

After the three couples danced, it was time to reveal the new DWTS champions. As you know, Bindi and Derek won that title. Nick and Sharna placed second in the competition, and Alek and Lindsay placed third. And when it came to the results, the Backstreet Boy was sweet enough to say he wanted it that way.

Congratulations, Bindi and Derek!

Featured Weekly Ad