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The finale was a nonstop circus of emotion. James Hinchcliffe danced a freestyle that made him look like a human sparkler—all energy, no stopping. Laurie did a routine that involved flipping onto Val’s shoulders, then doing a cartwheel, then smiling like she’d just stolen a cookie. When the winner was announced, Laurie fell to her knees and cried. Actually, sobbed. Val picked her up like a rag doll and spun her around. The Mirrorball was hers.

But here’s the surprising truth: Season 23 was the youngest winner in the show’s history. Laurie was 16. The previous youngest was Shawn Johnson, who was 17 when she won. That’s a kid taking home a trophy that weighs more than her suitcase. Also, Laurie is Puerto Rican, and she’s openly gay—which, in 2016, was a big, bold deal on a primetime ABC show. She didn’t hide it; she just danced and won. That’s a win for everyone who’s ever felt like a weirdo in a glitter dress.

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The Aftermath: What Happened Next?

Laurie went on to host a Nickelodeon show and became a bona fide role model. James Hinchcliffe did a spin-off, and Calvin Johnson went back to being a football legend. But the real legacy of Season 23 is the dance-off between a swimmer and a bad reputation. Oh, and let’s not forget: The season’s most shocking elimination was Marilu Henner in week seven. She had perfect memory, but the audience had perfect forgetfulness when it came to her votes. Ouch.

To wrap it up: Laurie Hernandez won because she was too good, too young, and too much fun to ignore. She danced like she was born in a ballroom, even though she was actually born in a gym. The season was a glorious mess of tears, sequins, and a giant man doing the samba. If you missed it, you missed a masterclass in how a 16-year-old can single-handedly make a whole country believe that a waltz is a contact sport. The Mirrorball is hers, and she’ll never give it back.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to watch that freestyle dance again. I need to laugh at Calvin’s furrowed-brow face during the rumba. Classic.