In a photo provided by ABC Donald Driver and Peta Murgatroyd hold up their trophies after they were selected “Dancing with the Stars” champions Tuesday May 21, 2012. They won the ABC dance show Tuesday after wowing audiences and judges with his kickin’ country-themed freestyle routine. (AP Photo/ABC/ADAM TAYLOR)LOS ANGELES (AP) – He already has a Super Bowl ring, and now football star Donald Driver can add the “Dancing With the Stars” mirrorball trophy to his awards collection.
The Green Bay Packers receiver won the ABC dance show Tuesday after wowing audiences and judges with his kickin’ country-themed freestyle routine. He and partner Peta Murgatroyd hoisted the glittery prize above their heads after being named the new “Dancing” champs.
Streamers and confetti rained down from the ceiling, filling the ballroom as they celebrated. Driver’s wife and children joined him on the dance floor.
With just one point separating the three finalists, it was up to the viewers to pick the winner.
He and his fellow finalists, Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins and Cuban actor William Levy, each earned perfect scores for their last performances Tuesday. Jenkins came into the final contest with a perfect 60 points; Driver and Levy each had 59.