Dancing with the Stars recap: ‘Dark horse’ Nina Carberry wins the glitterball trophy

Carberry impressed by 'improving on perfection' in her routine and pro-dancer Pasquale La Rocca said returning to the show are two years of COivid-19 was 'magical'

Jockey Nina Carberry, who won the fifth season of Dancing with the Stars. Picture: KOBPIX.

Jockey Nina Carberry has won Dancing with the Stars with her pro dancer, Pasquale La Rocca. It is La Rocca’s second year being in the winning couple on the show.

Carberry, who was called the dark horse of the competition early on by the judges, said it felt “incredible” to win the competition. “This is an incredible show and I'm just delighted to be part of it, all these are incredible people,” she said.