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LOS ANGELES – Actor J. R. Martinez scored a come-from-behind victory over Rob Kardashian Tuesday to win the 13th edition of ABC’s hit competition “Dancing With the Stars.”
The Iraq war veteran hoisted the mirrorball trophy with his professional partner, Karina Smirnoff.
Host Tom Bergeron called Martinez an inspiration to the audience.
The all-male finale was set up halfway through the final show when talk show host Ricki Lake was voted off, finishing third. Judges’ scores combined with viewer votes determined the winner.