The former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and "Bachelor" contestant had finished third in the season 8 competition.
Melissa Rycroft defeated Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and "General Hospital" actress Kelly Monaco to take home the title Tuesday night on season 15 of ABC's “Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars"
Rycroft and partner Tony Dovolani were hoisted in the air by fellow contestants before being presented with the tacky, but coveted, mirror ball trophy.
The 29-year-old former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and "Bachelor" contestant had finished third in the season 8 competition. (Johnson had won season 8 of "DWTS").
During the 10-week season 15 competition, Rycroft won over the panel of three judges and countless viewers to best 12 other celebrity contestants.
Click here to see photos of Melissa Rycroft from the past season of "Dancing With the Stars."