Three New England-connected celebrities made it to the final rounds of Dancing With the Stars: former Patriots player Danny Amendola, Olympian Ilona Maher, and Olympic gymnast Stephen Nederosick. Amendola, known for his role in the NFL, showcased his dancing skills with partner Whitney Carson, referring to her as a combination of Gronk, Edelman, and Brady. He scored well with the judges but ultimately placed fifth.
Ilona Maher, a rugby player and influencer known for her empowerment and body positivity work, danced with partner Alan Bersten. She performed well throughout the season, scoring high marks with a jive and a freestyle routine. Maher made it to the final two but came in second overall.
Stephen Nedoroscik, known for his Olympic success in gymnastics, danced with partner Rylee Arnold. He wowed the judges with emotional performances inspired by his gymnastics background. Nedoroscik scored perfectly on his freestyle routine but ultimately came in fourth place.
The season ended with “The Bachelor” star Joey Graziadei taking home the Mirrorball Trophy. Overall, the New Englanders showcased their diverse talents beyond their original fields as they embraced the world of ballroom dancing on the reality competition show.
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