As predicted, Brook Burke became the third female ever to win Dancing With the Stars . “Unbelievable,” exclaimed Burke after being crowned champ last night, Tuesday. “Physically, mentally, emotionally!” She and partner, Derek Hough, got a perfect 30 for their final dance, which was the Viennese waltz. They earned a combined score of 58 out of 60 for their freestyle and samba routines on Monday’s show. Combined scored with viewers’ votes were used to determine the winner. “You are a star. You proved today what you are doing with your soul,” judge Carrie Ann Inaba told Burke. “You guys deserve the trophy more than anyone else.” Warren Sap, a former NFL player, and his partner Kim Johnson earned a 27 out of 30 for their final performance, the hustle. They ranked No. 2. “You may not be the judges’ champion … but you are the public’s champion,” remarked judge Len Goodman. ‘N Sync alumni Lance Bass and partner Lacey Schwimmer were in third place. For their final performance, they danced the jitterbug, garnering a score of 28 out of 30. “No doubt about it, you have become a great showman,” stated judge Bruno Tonioli . After he was eliminated, Bass said the experience has “so been worth it.” Schwimmer told Bass she couldn’t be more proud of her partner. [Source]

