Model/actor Nyle DiMarco and partner Peta Murgatroyd won season 22 of "Dancing With the Stars" defeating UFC fighter Paige VanZant and "GMA" meteorologist Ginger Zee.
The deaf "America's Next Top Model" winner spent all season pulling off emotional performances, reported People magazine.
"This is such an amazing feeling. This whole thing has been so incredible because of this man. I owe everything to him," said Murgatroyd.
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba paid tribute to DiMarco by delivering a message to him in sign language following his final performance.
"Thank you for showing us your beautiful heart when you dance," she signed.
The finale also featured performances by Pitbull, Fifth Harmony and Aloe Blacc.
