He beat out the two other finalist celebrities — singer Mya, 30, who had consistently gotten high marks from the judges for her technical skills, and reality show star Kelly Osbourne, 25, who won votes from judges and fans with her positive attitude and fun-loving personality.

Osmond, 51, became the oldest winner ever to nab the mirrored-ball trophy — and beat sister Marie, who came in third when she competed on the ABC show in 2007.

Enlarge ABC Dancing With the Stars winners Donny Osmond hugs partner Kym Johnson on Tuesday after learning he had won the competition.