It was a pretty big love-fest on the Dancing With the Stars ballroom floor after J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff's season 13 victory — even by the show's high standards for flattery and group hugs. After weathering the barrage
JR Martinez, a "Dancing With the Stars" finalist and injured Iraq vet, was the one who reached out to Building Homes for Heroes to help Tavera. Martinez also invited Tavera to cheer him on in the audience as he tries to claim the "DWTS" grand prize.
Iraq war veteran JR Martinez talks about what it means to him to be crowned 'Dancing with the Stars' champion, while his dancing partner Karina Smirnoff jokes about where she is going to keep her precious trophy. (Nov. 23) (/The associated Press)
Last night America cheered as real life hero JR Martinez won the 'Dancing with the Stars' finale. What's up next for the soldier turned actor turned dancing champ? He will be co-hosting 'CNN Heroes,' an annual special that highlights the incredible
JR Martinez Wins 'Dancing With The Stars'
