The `Dirty Dancing` actress and her professional partner Derek Hough were crowned champions of the US TV show after impressing both the judges and public with their routines. The couple - who consistently topped the judges` leader board - beat Disney star Kyle Massey and Sarah Palin`s daughter Bristol to receive the coveted mirror-ball trophy. Speaking after her win, an emotional Jennifer said: "It`s such a sweet thing at the end of such a tricky tumultuous journey and it was worth every second of it. It was the chance of a lifetime and I`m so grateful that I didn`t miss it." Asked what she would miss most about the show, Jennifer - who shot to fame starring opposite the late Patrick Swayze in `Dirty Dancing` -replied: "Dancing." The 50-year-old star endured health problems throughout the competition and in the final she danced through pain from a slipped disc. She later dedicated her win to her nine-year-old daughter, Stella. Although Bristol came finished in third place and was a controversial finalist because she had failed to impress the judges - Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Len Goodman - on several occasions, she received a standing ovation from the crowd. She said: "I have so many good memories in this competition. It`s been a life-changing experience." Christina Aguilera also performed during the show showcasing a raunchy routine from new film `Burlesque` - in which she stars with Cher.