New England Stars Shine on the Dance Floor

You know them from the football field, the Olympics, and now, the dance floor. Danny Amendola, Ilona Maher, and Stephen Nedoroscik from New England showed off their moves on the popular TV show "Dancing With the Stars. " These celebrities traded their sports gear for dancing shoes, and the results were impressive. Former Patriots player Danny Amendola teamed up with pro partner Whitney Carson. They danced a tango and a fun freestyle routine. Danny compared Whitney to some of the greatest Patriots players, like Gronk, Edelman, and Brady. He scored high with the judges but ended up in fifth place.Ilona Maher, an Olympian and social media influencer, also showed her skills. She and her partner Alan Bersten performed a jive and a freestyle dance. Ilona said she loved playing different characters, but tonight she just wanted to be herself. She won the judges' hearts and secured a second-place finish. Stephen Nedoroscik, an Olympic gymnast known for his pommel horse skills, wowed the audience with his dance moves. He and his partner Rylee Arnold performed a freestyle and a quickstep. Stephen said the pressure in the ballroom reminded him of the Olympics, and he handled it perfectly. They scored high and placed fourth overall. The season ended with "The Bachelor" star Joey Graziadei winning the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.