The dance critic prefers Nicole Scherzinger. The primed athlete wants Evan Lysacek. The underdog backer votes for Erin Andrews. But America's voters are mostly none of those things, so what matters when it comes to selecting the winner of Dancing with the Stars? Being liked, that's what. Last night, DWTS crowned its 10th season champion and closed a cycle full of expert tangos and perfect quicksteps. Point totals give Nicole the lead, but did America think her Pussycat Doll antics were too tacky for such a refined contest? We post the crowning moment and commentary after the jump.
After beating out Evan Lysacek and Erin Andrews in the finals, Nicole Scherzinger won Dancing with the Stars's 10th season. Sure, dancing is a significant part of her career, but she's part of the force that gave us lyrics like "I don't give a beep, keep looking at my beep." Please pelt this artist with more trophies, world.
Evan Lysacek had "runner-up" written on his lacquered mug since day one. He possessed neither the ebullience nor showmanship to sell America on a victory. As for Erin Andrews, she was a quick study, but an improbable Top 2 entry thanks to her expected choreography. Kenny Mayne does owe her a phone call of congratulations, however-- and not just because she really wants one from him.
At any rate, I have the distinct feeling we'll be seeing Nicole as a professional on DWTS in a future season since that pop group thing is a no-go. In fact, this is the closest thing to "solo project" I'm willing to accept from her. Ahem: Congrats!