Who Won Dwts Season 29
Now, you might be thinking, “But what about Nev Schulman? He was so good!” You’re right, he was fantastic. Nev and his partner Jenna Johnson finished in second place, and honestly, it was a nail-biter until the very last vote. Nev had the sharpest lines of the season, but Kaitlyn had the story—and sometimes, that emotional connection wins the night.
Who Won 'DWTS' Season 29? - Kaitlyn Bristowe Wins 'Dancing With the Stars'
And then there was Nelly, the rapper who made everyone laugh and two-step at the same time. He landed in third place, and his journey was like watching a cool uncle learn to salsa at a wedding. He wasn’t perfect, but he was fun, and that counts for a lot in a season that felt heavy with pressure.
The Season’s Secret Sauce
What made Season 29 so special wasn’t just the winner—it was the vibe. Filmed during a pandemic, the show moved to a bubble in a Los Angeles hotel, with no live audience and a lot of nerves. The dancers had to be extra precise because every step was under a microscope. It’s like baking a cake without tasting the batter—riskier, but more impressive when it works out.
Also, the judges? They were tough. Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Derek Hough gave critiques that sounded like they were talking to Olympic athletes. But Kaitlyn took the heat and turned it into fire.
Who Won 'DWTS' Season 29? - Kaitlyn Bristowe Wins 'Dancing With the Stars'