Xochitl Gomez | Dancing with the Stars (2024)

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What happened to Xochitl Gomez Dancing with the Stars? ›

Gomez and her pro dance partner Val Chmerkovskiy were practicing in the "DWTS" ballroom when, as seen in the video, Gomez landed on her ankle wrong while attempting what appeared to be a cartwheel.

Xochitl Gomez became the second-youngest winner of “Dancing With the Stars” on Tuesday night. (Eric McCandless / The Walt Disney Co.)

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At 16 years old, Hernandez was the youngest DWTS winner.

Beyond her acting talent, Gomez is also an advocate for diversity, inclusion and representation in the entertainment industry.

Xochitl Gomez is a rising star known for her captivating performances and remarkable acting range. Gomez first gained widespread recognition for her breakout role in the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix series "The Baby-Sitters Club," adapted from Ann M. Martin's beloved book series.

Gomez said representing her Mexican heritage was "really huge" for her. Xochitl Gomez is reflecting on her big "Dancing with the Stars" win with pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy.

In the dance competition show's history, 19 dance pros have won a Mirrorball, and seven of them have more than one at home. "DWTS" pro turned host Derek Hough holds the record for the most wins, with six Mirrorballs.

At 51, Osmond was the oldest contestant to win Dancing with the Stars and only competed because he wanted to see if he was a better dancer than his sister, Marie, who came in third place on season 5. He achieved his goal, though it wasn't easy.

Who is the most famous celebrity that's been on dwts, both during their time on and in general. Most famous in general: Kim Kardashian. No contest. Most famous during their time: Nicole Scherzinger.

1. Fred Astaire. Fred Astaire was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Johanna (Geilus) and Fritz Austerlitz, a brewer. Fred entered show business at age 5.

Who is the 17 year old on Dancing with the Stars? ›

Xochitl Gomez wins 'Dancing with the Stars' season 32 with her partner, Val Chmerkovskiy. The 17-year-old actress took home the season's Mirrorball Trophy after a finale dance that included a moving tribute to her Mexican American roots. “Dancing With the Stars” has officially crowned the winner of season 32.

When Marvel star Xóchitl Gómez took to the ballroom floor with her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy on night one of Season 32 of Dancing with the Stars, she wasn't at the top of the leaderboard, rather she finished in a tie for fifth place with Adrian Peterson and his pro partner Britt Stewart.

The costumes go into a big storage area behind the costume department. Everything is organized by style of dance, color and type of garments.