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Alfonso Ribeiro and Witney Carson were overjoyed when they were named "Dancing With the Stars'" season 19 champions.
- "Dancing With the Stars" named its season 19 winner Tuesday
- "Fresh Prince" alum Alfonso Ribeiro came out on top
- Runners up Janel Parrish and Sadie Robertson weren't far behind
(CNN) -- Let's be honest: Was there any way Alfonso "The Carlton" Ribeiro wasn'tgoing to win "Dancing With the Stars" this season?
During Tuesday night's finale, the "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" star was crowned the king of the dance floor as he and his pro partner, Witney Carson, were awarded the mirrorball trophy.
The actor -- and now dancer -- was so thrilled, he was moved to tears.
This is the moment I've waited 10 years for. @witneycarson and @dancingabc thank you. One of the greatest moments ever.
A photo posted by Alfonso Ribeiro (@therealalfonsoribeiro) on Nov 11, 2014 at 12:23am PST
"I cannot believe this," Riberio told co-host Tom Bergeron. "I've wanted it forever. ... I don't even know what to say. These are happy tears."
Ribeiro has been a strong competitor and an audience favorite throughout season 19, even treating us to "The Carlton" more than once.
Yet he almost didn't get the opportunity to see it all the way through. The star injured himself during the course of the season to the point that he wasn't sure whether he'd be able to continue.
But by the start of the two-part finale on Monday, Ribeiro rallied and turned in a tap dance solo that left viewers speechless.
I've seen EVERY @DancingABC finale...and I've never seen ANYTHING like what @alfonso_ribeiro just did. Go Carlton! #dwtsfinale
— Kate Coyne (@KatePeople) November 25, 2014
sat here mouth on floor whole time. I am not sure I even breathed. @alfonso_ribeiro and Wit killed free style! #dwtsfinale #dwtsalfonso
— Lisa Alexander (@beeball33) November 25, 2014
Alfonso just tapped danced on #dwtsfinale and my life is complete. Now I need to dig out my tap shoes #DWTSAlfonso
— Gretchen Sherman (@gretchenmarie32) November 25, 2014
Despite his injuries, Ribeiro performed impeccably during Monday's episode and had the lead score going into Tuesday's finale.
Fellow competitors Janel Parrish and Sadie Robertson were right at his heels, with "Pretty Little Liars" actress Parrish going into Tuesday's finale with a score of 77 and "Duck Dynasty" star Robertson in second place with a score of 78.
The three final competitors were challenged to create a fusion dance routine with less than 24 hours to prepare. Although they all earned perfect scores for their performances on Tuesday, neither Parrish nor Robertson could overtake Ribeiro.
Thank you so much America for giving @witneycarson and I the Mirrorball. A dream come true. Love you all.
A photo posted by Alfonso Ribeiro (@therealalfonsoribeiro) on Nov 11, 2014 at 9:49pm PST
"Thank you so much America for giving @witneycarson and I the Mirrorball," the actor later posted on Instagram, along with a photo of himself with Carson; his wife, Angela Unkrich; and their young son. "A dream come true. Love you all."
