Witney Carson is feeling all the love after winning Dancing With the Stars season 34 with partner Robert Irwin.
“Carson [McAllister] and my friends surprised me with a welcome home party and I just feel SO LOVED!!! Meant so much to me to celebrate with them,” Witney, 32, wrote via her Instagram Story on Saturday, December 6, alongside a video of her loved ones cheering for the camera.
The group stood underneath a silver and gold balloon arch, with messages that read, “Congrats Witney” and “DWTS.”
In another Instagram Story, Witney shared that there were mini pancakes, tacos and Sips & Dips soda bar — which she called “all [her] favorite things.”“Crikey, Witney Carson is season 34 champion!” one sign read in the yard.
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In another Instagram Story, Witney threw her arms around Carson. “He’s wayyy too good to me!!! Love you so much @carson.mcallister,” she wrote.
In a separate post via Instagram, Witney shared a series of photos — including her and Carson posing with the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophies — and a video of her reaction to the surprise.
“Oh my God, babe!” Witney exclaimed as her and Carson’s loved ones chanted, “Witney!”
She captioned the post, “Friends and family surprised me with the sweetest welcome home celebration 🥹😭. I truly don’t know how I got so lucky to be surrounded by the best people. Feeling so grateful!”
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Robert, for his part, reacted to the surprise party in the comments section. “I love this!!!! Go Witney!!!!” Robert, 22, wrote, while sister Bindi Irwin added, “Crikey!!! This is wonderful ❤️.”
Witney was crowned the season 34 DWTS champion with Robert last month, marking her second win in the ballroom. (Witney previously took home the top title with partner Alfonso Ribeiro in season 19.)
While reflecting on the win, Witney called the season “indescribably special” and something she and her children will never forget. (Witney welcomed sons Leo and Jet in 2021 and 2023, respectively.)
“There are no words to do it justice,” she said via Instagram in November. “This season, in particular, will be a season and a time in my life that I will tell my kids about for the rest of their lives. It’s changed me in so many ways.”
Robert, for his part, gushed that he has a friend for life in Witney — who will be heading to Australia to visit him next year.
“Witney’s coming down to Australia,” he told E! News in November, which Witney confirmed. “I am, next spring, I’m there. You’re not getting rid of me that easy!” she said with a laugh.
Since the win, Witney made headlines when she shared a social media reel to share how supportive Carson had been during the season — when another text message caught the eyes of fans.
“Zac Efron is here,” Carson texted Witney, referring to the actor’s November 18 semifinals appearance to cheer on brother Dylan Efron. (Dylan, 33, and partner Daniella Karagach ultimately received fourth place.)
“I saw!” Witney texted back, “They are trying to get votes.”
NewsPlop reached out to Witney’s rep for comment at the time.
Following the post, Witney “took a moment to highlight each finalist” and their pro via her Instagram Story — including Dylan and Daniella, 32. Witney wrote that seeing Dylan “shine and grow each week was such a pleasure to watch — not to mention how down to earth you are!” adding, “I’m a fan for life.”