Les Twins, Known For YouTube Dance Videos, Win $1 Million Prize In NBC’s ‘World Of Dance’ Competition

A pair of identical twin brothers who have gained attention for their viral videos and worked with artists like Beyonce have added another accomplishment to their shared resume. Laurent and Larry Nicolas Bourgeois, known by their stage name Les Twins, have been selected as the winners for the first season of NBC’s reality competition series World of Dance. As part of their victory, they will take home a grand prize worth $1 million.

In World of Dance, which premiered in May, 38 individuals and dance groups showed off their best routines as they vied to earn the show’s lucrative reward. The competitors were split across three groups — Junior, Upper, and Team — and the winners of those divisions all faced off against one another in a “World Final” that aired on August 8. Les Twins, fueled by a spirited performance set to Kygo’s “Stole the Show,” ultimately emerged victorious.

Bolstered by their victory, Les Twins received the opportunity to perform on The Tonight Show, where they received an introduction from World of Dance Judge Derek Hough and showed Jimmy Fallon some of their best moves.

Before they were World of Dance champions, Laurent and Larry found an audience thanks to YouTube, where their videos have attracted more than 614,000 subscribers and over 31 million views. Their 2015 collaboration with YAKFilms has received more than five million views on its own.

With their World of Dance victory secured, it will be interesting to see where Les Twins next move takes them. The duo’s routines will surely remain creative and energetic, whether they’re found on TV or online.

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