Season 22 Winner and Final Standings
Lauren Lake and her partner Gleb Savchenko were crowned the champions of season 22 of Dancing with the Stars. The season aired in 2016, and the finale crowned the winners based on a combination of judges' scores and viewer votes. The runner-up couple was Paige VanZant and Mark Ballas, with Jordan Fisher and Sharna Burgess placing third. The final results reflected a tight competition among the top three couples throughout the season.
The season featured a cast of celebrities and professional dancers competing in weekly challenges. The scoring system averaged judges' scores from each routine, and those averages were combined with audience votes to determine the final leaderboard. This format has been consistent across recent seasons of the show. For more details on the show's format and scoring, see the official ABC page for Dancing with the Stars here.
Cast, Professional Dancers, and Weekly Results
The celebrity cast for season 22 included athletes, actors, and television personalities such as Nyle DiMarco, Mischa Barton, and Paige VanZant. Professional dancers paired with the celebrities included Gleb Savchenko, Sharna Burgess, Mark Ballas, and Witney Carson. Each week, couples performed specific dance styles ranging from cha-cha-cha to contemporary and quickstep.
Weekly results were determined by a combination of judges' scores and public votes cast through the official app and website. The bottom couples were announced each week based on the lowest combined total. This elimination process continued until the final three couples competed in the championship round. For a detailed breakdown of weekly scores and eliminations, the official Dancing with the Stars website provides episode recaps here.
Scoring, Judges, and Broadcast Details
The judging panel for season 22 included Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli. Each judge scored routines on a scale, and their combined scores contributed to the overall weekly total. The professionals and celebrities worked to perfect their choreography under the guidance of the show's creative team.
The season was broadcast on ABC in the United States, with episodes airing on Monday nights. The show's production involved a large team of choreographers, costume designers, and stage crews. For information on the show's broadcast schedule and network details, the ABC network page provides current listings here. Additional historical data on the series can be found on the IMDb page for Dancing with the Stars here.