Ilona Maher Finishes Second on Dancing with the Stars

Ilona Maher, a U.S. rugby union star and Olympic bronze medalist, finished second in the 33rd season of 'Dancing with the Stars', while Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson won the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. Despite not winning, Maher garnered widespread support for her performances and has been praised for her empowerment and grace on the show. She made history as the first rugby player to compete in the series and received a perfect score from the judges in the finale. Social media reactions highlighted fans' admiration for her progress and impact, suggesting she was a winner in their eyes. Maher plans to continue her athletic career and is anticipated to join the Dancing with the Stars tour, hinting at potential TV engagements like 'The Bachelorette'.