“Dancing with the Stars” did not air a live finale or winner announcement on the night of January 5, 2026, so there was no new champion crowned “last night” in the literal sense. What most people are referring to with the latest winner is the season 34 finale from late November 2025, where Robert Irwin and his pro partner Witney Carson won the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

Latest winner overall

  • The most recent completed season in the U.S. is season 34, which wrapped up in late November 2025.
  • In that finale, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson were announced as the champions, beating finalists including Alix Earle, Dylan Efron, Jordan Chiles, and Elaine Hendrix.

Why “last night” is confusing

  • As of early January 2026, there is no new season airing live results shows, so no additional winner has been crowned since the November 2025 finale.
  • Many entertainment and news sites still spotlight that finale in “latest news” roundups, so if you watched a recap or highlight package “last night,” it was almost certainly re-airing or covering Robert and Witney’s November win rather than a brand‑new result.

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