'Dancing With the Stars’ Winners Through the Years: Where Are They Now?

The news article provides an overview of the winners of "Dancing With the Stars" and their lives after winning the competition. The show, a U.S. adaptation of "Strictly Come Dancing," pairs celebrities with professional dancers who compete in ballroom dance styles. Over the years, numerous stars have won the coveted mirrorball trophy, with the prize being renamed the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy after the late judge's death in 2023. The article details the post-show careers and lives of many winners, including Kelly Monaco, who continued acting and returned for an all-stars season; Drew Lachey, who hosted pageants and competed again; Emmitt Smith, who became an ESPN analyst; and Apolo Ohno, who won a World Championship and became a sports commentator. Other winners like Kristi Yamaguchi pursued broadcasting and authored a children's book, while Brooke Burke transitioned to co-hosting the show and various other hosting gigs. Gymnast Shawn Johnson retired from her sport after the show, competed on an all-stars season, published books, and started a family. Singer Donny Osmond continued his Las Vegas residency and appeared on "The Masked Singer." Nicole Scherzinger became a judge on "The X Factor" and "The Masked Singer," while J... download the app to read more