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Learn more- It's time to crown a winner on "Dancing with the Stars," but not so fast. There are two hours to kill before the big announcement is made, so we start with a look back at Monday's performances and a look at the leader board:
Jennifer & Derek: 30 + 30 = 60
Kyle & Lacey: 27 + 29 = 56
Bristol & Mark: 27 + 25 = 52
Be our guest; The guest of honor is Christina Aguilera, who is vigorously pushing her new movie, "Burlesque," hit the "Dancing" stage with a big number from the movie, "Show Me How You Burlesque." Christina returns later to perform her Grammy-winning hit, "Beautiful."
To the performances: Host Tom Bergeron talks to Jennifer Grey and gets a medical update. After Monday's show, she ruptured a disc in her back, but she says a doctor checked her out and she's clear to perform the final two routines. Each couple will perform their favorite ballroom dance of the season, plus an instant cha cha cha, to a song yet to be revealed.
After the first dance, the couples will get points based on where they ranked against one another.
Kyle & Lacey: The first of the three final couples to perform their dance, Kyle and Lacey chose the tango. Kyle focused on his posture in rehearsal and it paid off. Len says Kyle comes out with a great attitude and "that's why you're such an exciting dancer to watch; well done." Bruno says Kyle is a "talented young man" who connects with the viewers. He praises Kyle for taking direction, and says he'll "be great" because of it. Carrie Ann says Kyle showed his strength and fluidity, and she enjoys the "freshness" that Kyle and Lacey bring to the performance. Scores: 9, 8, 9. Total: 26
Bristol & Mark: Bristol and Mark choose the tango they did on rock week. Bristol wants to break hold for the air guitar portion, which resulted in Len docking them a point. Mark is concerned, but lets Bristol have her way. Bruno says Bristol found her footing with that performance and earned her place in the finale. Carrie Ann says this was her favorite dance form Bristol because it showcases her strength, command and power. Len says Bristol and Kyle are two sides of a coin -- he's all about attack and performance and she's all about technique, "and the choice is, what do you prefer?" Scores: 8, 9, 8. Total: 25
Jennifer & Derek: Jennifer and Derek decide to finish where they started, with the Viennese waltz that Jennifer dedicated to Patrick Swayze. She says that when they did it the first time, it brought back memories of her special connection with Swayze. This time, it's a tribute to the connection she's made with Derek. There was a little stumble, but they got through it. Carrie Ann says she loved the way Jennifer let the magic happen. Len calls her a "complete package." Bruno praises the quality of movement, artistry and musicality, saying it all combined to make a blissful and beautiful waltz. Scores: 10, 10, 10. Total: 30
The couples find out they'll be dancing the cha cha cha to Pink's "Raise Your Glass." They draw randomly to determine the order, and Kyle & Lacey will dance first, followed by Jennifer & Derek, and Bristol & Mark.
Memory Lane: David Hasselhoff returns for a wild performance with Kym Johnson and two other dancers, after a featurette in which he was still struggling with the fact that he was voted off first.
The oddities didn't stop there, as a little dancing duel was set up between Kurt Warner and Rick Fox, because apparently basketball players don't like football players, and vice versa. They did a couples paso doble that included them chest-bumping. Yes, this really happened.
Funny ladies Margaret Cho and Florence Henderson danced with their partners (Louis Van Amstel and Corky Ballas).
Finally, Brandy & Maks return to the dance floor after being part of one of the most shocking eliminations the show has seen.
Back to the dancing: After some dramatic reintroductions, it's time to cha cha cha. Kyle & Lacey hit the floor first, handing off to Jennifer & Derek, who give way to to Bristol & Mark.
Len says he's amazed that the couples could produce such fantastic dances on such short notice. Bruno calls Jennifer "the artist," Kyle a powerhouse, and says Bristol saved the best for last and did a fantastic job keeping up with the others. Carrie Ann says they inspire something different: Kyle & Lacey embody joy, Bristol & Mark convey hope and Jennifer & Derek represent perseverance.
Cha Cha Cha Scores:
Kyle & Lacey: 9, 9, 10. Total: 28
Jennifer & Derek: 9, 9, 10. Total: 28
Bristol & Mark: 9, 9, 9. Total: 27
JUDGE'S LEADER BOARD:
With all the points factored in for four dances over the course of two nights, the scores stand at:
Jennifer & Derek: 118
Kyle & Lacey: 110
Bristol & Mark: 104
To the results: Tom says a record number of votes crammed phone lines and even crashed abc.com for a time.
The couple finishing in third place is ... Bristol & Mark. She says she has "so many good memories" and that she had the time of her life.
Down to Kyle & Lacey and Jennifer & Derek, Tom finally announces that the winners of "Dancing with the Stars" Season 11 are ... Jennifer & Derek.
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