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   The 'DWTS' Champs Win More than the Mirror Ball Trophy Backstage at the Season Finale

  "The Insider"'s Chris Jacobswent backstage at the "Dancing with the Stars" season finale to congratulate this season's triumphant couple. Jennifer Greyand Derek Houghcaptured the season 11 mirror ball trophy but that wasn't the only accolade they were presented on Tuesday night. Chris honored the dancing partners with "The Insider"'s Top Ten of '10 award. "Forget this," said Derek, setting his glistening trophy on the floor. "I want this," Derek continued, holding "The Insider" plaque. Last night, Derek became the first dancer to finish "DWTS" on top three times. "We are gladly taking second place, especially under Jennifer and Derek," said Lacey Schwimmer. "I called it first week. I was like, 'Jennifer and Derek are going to win.'" Kyle Masseyadded that he and Lacey "prepared for the worst" but "hoped for the best." Mark Ballasconfessed to Chris that he cried while his package aired, responding to how much his partner Bristol Palingrew over the coarse of the season. "I have a friend for life now," Bristol said of her dancing partner.[Read full story on The Insider]