The deaf man most people are referring to on Dancing with the Stars was Nyle DiMarco. He was the first deaf male contestant and went on to win Season 22 in 2016.

Why he stands out

  • Nyle DiMarco is a model and activist, and he competed with Peta Murgatroyd.
  • His performances got a lot of attention because he danced without hearing the music, using timing and vibration cues instead.
  • He was not the only deaf contestant in the show’s history, but he was the first deaf winner.

Another deaf contestant

A more recent deaf contestant was Daniel Durant , who appeared on the show in 2022. He later married his pro partner Britt Stewart in 2025.

TL;DR

If you meant the famous deaf contestant who won, it was Nyle DiMarco.