Dancing with the stars The most legendary season has finally reached its final stage and the race for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy is on. But can Ilona Maher, the Olympic rugby star, outshine her competitors and secure the crown? Many would bet on it. While the record-breaking viewership and votes certainly turned heads this season, Ilona Maher’s exceptional dancing skills were one of the most talked-about topics.

She has stunned viewers by fearlessly flipping and lifting Alan Bersten during stunts. Beyond this impressive role reversal, Maher has performed challenging routines – often in high heels – that promote body positivity and charmed her fans with her humorous behind-the-scenes insights, cementing her status as a fan favorite. However, what continues to fascinate us most is her remarkable dancing skills. And now, thanks to her mother, we may finally learn her secret.

Ilona Maher’s mother’s decision behind her DWTS success?

On the Got It From My Momma podcast, Ilona Maher’s mother, Mieneke Maher, offered her insights into the Paris bronze medalist’s dancing skills. She jokingly cited a childhood ballet class as the supposed reason her daughter probably did so well on “Dancing With The Stars.” “I thought the six-week ballet class I gave her when she was four must have helped. That’s what it did,” Mieneke laughed.

As it turned out, Ilona Maher took these classes as a toddler but had little interest in them. The real reason, as her mother confessed, was “And I think that was mostly because I wanted to buy, you know, pink little tights and some pink, you know, onesies, and little, cute little ballet shoes.” However, this does not exclude the fact that Ilona Maher’s graphics were outstanding in the show.

After watching her performances throughout the season, Mieneke’s praise for her daughter on the podcast knew no bounds. She said: “I’m just, and I can’t even put into words how brave and incredible and how courageous I think it is that you (Ilona), as a rugby player, have trained your body to be that muscle to go forward and run so fast you can and no one stands in your way and you are very controlled and powerful and have the courage, yes, I guess, to go on a national live television program to dance. I think that’s incredible.”

But does Ilona Maher really have what it takes to secure the trophy? Let’s take a look at how she compares to her fellow final contenders.

Can Maher and Alan Bersten really win the DWTS title?

Remember the Pasodouble and Viennese Waltz in the semifinals that Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten performed? They won a total of 57 points, placing them squarely in midfield before moving on to the final stages of the competition. However, she has some strong competitors who will try to deny her the title.

And two of them, Pretty Little Liars star Chandler Kinney and Joey Graziadei, were the most technically sophisticated dancers this season. Kinney in particular has previous dance experience and has been dancing since she was nine years old. So to beat them, Maher would have to do something extraordinary on stage.

But Ilona Maher also has a few advantages on her side. For one thing, she has a huge following on social media because the show and its authenticity have made her a fan sensation. Additionally, we have seen her skills improve drastically, scoring her first 10 points recently in the 500th episode. So she is an outsider, but she is far from out of the race and can definitely secure the trophy. Who do you think will emerge victorious in the final? Let us know!