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This is the "Final" Moment

11/18/09

When I first accepted the offer to do Dancing With The Stars, I knew I had my work cut out form me. Marie set the bar; it was third place or bust!

After Monday night's performance, I was a little nervous that my dream of getting to the finals wouldn't be realized. Let's be honest. Seeing three "sevens" in a row may mean you're lucky in Vegas, but the same isn't true when you're competing on the dance floor. It was one of those moments when you see your entire dancing career flash before your eyes. Unfortunately, I blinked and missed it all.

However, I was saved. And, received a place in the finals Tuesday night because of you -- everyone who is supporting me. It was your phone calls, your text messages, your online submissions that pulled me through. Thank you!

Now, the culmination of nine weeks filled with blood, sweat and tears comes down to this -- the finals. I'm learning four dances this week, and I'm going to give everything I've got to burn the floor. But, I'm going to have fun, whatever the outcome.

This is it. This is the "final" moment!

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  • Photo of MarianH1945 MarianH1945
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    Posted 3 months ago by MarianH1945

    Donny, I just want to say how happy I was that you WON on DWTS!!! and I was imagining the scene at your family's Thanksgiving feast where the mirror ball trophy took center stage at the table. Hope you are able to enjoy the less-hectic travel schedule now - GOD BLESS!

  • Photo of Brummiebabe Brummiebabe
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    Posted 3 months ago by Brummiebabe

    Donny - I am so proud of you. Congratulations to you and Kym on winning Dancing with the Stars. I have followed you right from the start and you deserved that win. Unless you have tried Ballroom and Latin dancing I don't think anyone can appreciate how difficult it is to do and to do it well. You certainly achieved that and danced like a dream. I danced both for 7 years and did a few medal comps. You have inspired me to take it up again. Enjoy the success and now take a good long rest with your family - you deserve it so much.

    With love to you.

    Joy - Birmingham, England

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    Posted 3 months ago by Damita

    I am so proud of you!I have never watched DWTS's before,but you pulled me in,and what a ride it was.I've followed you for 30+years and have enjoyed every minute of it.You should have won!I'm so glad you did win.Kym was a sweetheart and the two of you made the show this season.Thank you for all the joy you have brought into my life.I will love you always!

  • Photo of nanax7 nanax7
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    MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
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    Posted 4 months ago by nanax7

    Congrat on the win!!!! Was so happy to all your kids were there with you to enjoy the moment. Monday and Tuesday night will be more boring on TV now but I know you are glad it is over (LOL)now get some rest and enjoy the holiday's.

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    Posted 4 months ago by PAM_NY

    CONGRATULATIONS, DONNY & KYM! I am so hapy that you won. I was crying last night when they said your name. Now, take time out to spend with Christopher, before he leaves on his Mission. Get caught up on some sleep.

    Happy Thanksgiving, to you and your family.

  • Photo of Suenneli Suenneli
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    Hello to everyone around the world. It's nice to be a member of the Donny Fan Family
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    Posted 4 months ago by Suenneli

    Wow, congratulations. I never thought you will make it. All the dances you did in the final were really good. It was great that you choose one of my favourite dances, the CHA CHA CHA and you did so wonderfully. You really deserved winning. Best regards from Switzerland

  • Photo of MJB MJB
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    Posted 4 months ago by MJB

    Dearest Donny, Congrats on last night's win!! When Tom made the announcement I started to cry...nothing unusual. I would love to be in Vegas tonight..to congrat you in person. I love my seranade from you in October so I'll have to pass on tonight. You and Kym are fab. Having your family there last night was very special and I'm sure Marie was so proud..your hug at the end showed truly how close you bothe are. Thank you for the years of fun, entertainment and love..keep on keepn' on. Love always Marilyn

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    Posted 4 months ago by swissmilly

    Congratulations Donny and Kym! I've been voting every week and I was hoping you'd be at least 3rd, because of Marie :), but ofcourse this is só much better. Kym did a great job and you both deserve this trophy!! I hope you'll now get some well deserved rest and spend a lot of time with your family. Love always, Milly.

  • Photo of KYBrenda KYBrenda
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    Posted 4 months ago by KYBrenda

    What a ride!!! It's been fun and I KNOW you'll be talking about this for a LONG time. Donny and Kym are number #1. I'm just as happy for Kym. You make a great team and I hope to see the two of you dance together again. Thank Debbie, again, for sharing you. I'm very, very proud of you!! See you in Vegas soon. Hugs from Brenda Cornwell

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    Posted 4 months ago by Williamson

    Congratulations!Congratulations!Congratulations!!!It really helps when having 5 emails,2 cell phones and the main phone.Have a Happy Thanksgiving and don't be too hard on Marie about she coming in 3rd.lol!lol!A fan from the 70'sand always be a fan......Lois