I'll give co-host Brooke Burke credit for one thing: She was right to proclaim this season of Dancing with the Stars the most controversial yet on last night's show. Going into tonight's harrowing finale, Jennifer Grey, Kyle Massey, and Bristol Palin have ample reason to be both optimistic and really worried. But who's going to come out on top? We weigh the pros and cons for each remaining competitor and pick your eventual Dancing with the Stars champion. Click through for some knowledge.
Bristol Palin
For Her: Bristol's fanbase is more invigorated, hostile, and proactive than ever now that she's in the finals. Furthermore, the scores accrued by Grey and Massey only bested hers by a few points; that clearly isn't enough to prevent a come-from-behind victory.
Against Her: The word is out that you have to vote in order to propel your choice dancer to a win. Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews have stressed it, and even Brooke Burke seemed intent on selling DWTS's democracy last night. As such, Bristol may not be the only one with vehement backers now.
Kyle Massey
For Him: He's never been the best dancer in the competition, but the consensus is that Kyle's given Dancing with the Stars the most spirited effort. Just when he needed the final underdog push to qualify as a winner, he nailed his redemptive foxtrot and floored the room with his freestyle. He's got a certain Donny Osmond panache -- and you'll recall that Donny's everyman ebullience helped him sail past Mya to win season nine.
Against Him: With Bristol's hypnotized voting squad and Jennifer's ballroom perfection splitting the vote, it's possible Kyle is slightly deficient in the two arenas it matters. Mind you, his sympathetic character could more than make up the difference.
Jennifer Grey
For Her: She's unironically fun to watch. I could watch all of Jennifer Grey's routines on repeat and never suffer a pang of embarrassment. I can't say the same about either of her competitors, and that means Jennifer's got the one skill that should matter -- the skill of skill. Plus, the two perfect tens from last night can't hurt, right?
Against Her: Erin Andrews is right when she says that Jennifer Grey is the Nicole Scherzinger of this year's competition: She's primed, poised, and undeniably the finest dancer in the game. Problem is, Nicole Scherzinger already won Dancing with the Stars, and it wasn't a thrilling victory for many viewers. This has been the season where voters have reclaimed their sway in the elimination system, and a third-place finish for Jennifer is simply an expected (though unjust) result.