Well, the big dance drama is over and Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver was the surprise winner of "Dancing with the Stars" last night. He became the third NFL player to take home the coveted Mirrorball trophy in 14 light-footed seasons.
Driver and his dancing partner, Peta Murgatroyd, edged out classical singer Katherine Jenkins in one of the show's closest finishes ever.
After the three-time Pro-Bowler scored perfect 10's— while dancing a final cha-cha to win the competition— Driver dropped to the floor and rolled around before hoisting his partner.
"This is awesome," he told host Tom Bergeron as his wife and children looked on. "I feel the same way when I won the Vince Lombardi trophy."
Driver tore off his bright pink top and handed it to judge Carrie Ann Inaba while dancing his robust cha-cha with Murgatroyd.
"My feeling is you are the best [football player] we have had on the show," judge Len Goodman said.
The Packers player was an underdog behind Jenkins throughout most of the season. Latin heartthrob William Levy was the favorite among women voters up until the end but Driver persevered.
Many credited Driver's upset win to block voting by Packer fans. A lot of people were wearing the trademark Cheesehead hats in the studio audience.
I'm sure they were grilling brats in the parking lot.
