Nicole Scherzinger wins “Dancing With the Stars”

Nicole Scherzinger took home the mirror ball trophy on Dancing with the Stars season finale.

Erin Andrews, who came really far in the competition was the first to learn that she was in third place, leaving Evan Lysacek and Nicole Scherzinger in the competition.

Scherzinger was in a great mood even before she learned that she won the competition. Nicole and her partner Derek Hough nailed their “Proud Mary” dance earning them a perfect score.

“I’m just so grateful! I’m just so flipping happy right now!” Hough said. He also admitted that Nicole had “exceeded my expectations as a dancer and a person.” Added Scherzinger: “It’s such an awesome experience!”