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Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) is a reality TV dance competition. The 'voting' process allows viewers to cast live votes, which are combined with judges' scores to determine which celebrity and professional dance partner remain in the competition and ultimately win the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
The spike was driven by the live Season 34 finale on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, which determined the winner. The intense competition and record-breaking vote totals fueled searches, particularly amid controversy over the current system which allows multiple votes per person and is seen as giving an unfair advantage to contestants with massive social media (influencer) fan bases.
Public opinion is split, with many fans calling for an overhaul of the voting system (such as limiting votes by IP address or phone number) to prevent the elimination of strong dancers in favor of popular celebrities with massive, dedicated fan groups. Despite the controversy, the finale generated high anticipation and celebration for the winner and the season's finalists.