And the Dancing With The Stars SA season 1 winners are…

After 12 weeks of gruelling different dancing techniques, Dancing With The Stars SA winners have been crowned.

The grand finale took place at the Dome, Hyde Park Corner Rooftop. Connell Cruise and his partner Marcella Solimeo were crowned the winners.

THEY DID IT!!! #TeamCruiseControl pulled through from the dance-off to win the entire freaking show #DWTSSA 👏👏👏. So proud of you guys..loved every minute❤❤ @connellcruise @marcellasolimeo brilliant show @MNet 👌 pic.twitter.com/8hcgZHSsbi

— Hayley (@boy_hayley) April 22, 2018

They walked away with the trophy and bragging rights beating Zola Nombona and Tebogo Mashilo and Eden Classens and Ash-Leigh Hunter.

The live show saw musical performances from Claire Johnston, Craig Lucas and Mafikizolo.

In round one, finalists danced their favorite dance. Connell and Zola tied at 40 points while Eden was at 39.

In round two finalists performed freestyle dances. Eden got 40 points while Connell and Zola tied at 39.

The third round saw the contestants tie at 79 points.

Connell and Marcella eventually won the viewer’s hearts and votes.

“I am so happy. We were waiting for this so long. This is just a dream. We thank you all so much,” Connell said.