Ilona Maher Celebrates DWTS Runner-Up Achievement
Ilona Maher, an Olympian and runner-up on Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars, expressed pride in her performance and partnership with Alan Bersten, despite narrowly missing the Mirrorball trophy. Their final Freestyle dance earned a perfect score, and Maher appreciated the support from fans and the positive portrayal of her strength and femininity. Although she joked about continuing to dance, she acknowledged the potential for improvement in a more relaxed setting. Winners Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson were praised by Maher and Bersten for their deserving victory.