DWTS5: Final 3 Predictions

It's time for my predictions of who will make the DWTS Final 3 based on only one performance.  I have a pretty decent track record -- heck, I predicted the Final 4 last season (granted I had Apolo just missing the finale, oh well).

But First!  Since I gave my initial thoughts on the ladies in yesterday's post, it seems only fair that I should do it for the men as well.

Just like Jennie Garth, All My Children's Cameron Mathison didn't end up being very memorable by the end of the night.  But as Cam said, never underestimate the loyalty of the daytime TV audience... it took GH's Kelly Monaco all the way to the Season 1 title and I think it will keep Cam around for awhile.

IMHO, the night's best performance was Indy champ Helio Castroneves... looking pretty effortless and a bit flashy even given the more sedate fox-trot as their first dance.  Credit to Julianne, who for someone so young (she was born in... 1988!!!  Ack!) is quite the choreographer... and adorable!

I thought boxer Floyd Mayweather and model Albert Reed were a bit "all over the place."  Channeling my inner Len Goodman, I didn't see a whole lot of "ballroom" in their dancing.  That said, both have a lot of potential if they are able to channel their high energy.  But both will have to work a bit hard.  Floyd didn't come across as likable as past athletes and had the lowest men's score of the night (he was worse than Mark and Wayne?!??), while Albert self-admittedly will have to overcome the anonymity issue.

The two predicted disasters, billionaire Mark Cuban and the legendary Wayne Newton, closed the show.  Cuban was much better than expected and did not exhibit much of his trademark ass-wipe reputation.  The 65-year old Newton did not surprise and was the cringe-inducer of the first round. I don't think he will get the "old guy" sympathy vote... that'll go to the ladies (Marie and Jane) this season.

My first "out" prediction... while I think Wayne is in danger, I am thinking the not as well known and lowest scoring female "star," Josie Maran, will be the first last dance of the season.

By sheer laziness coincidence, but my Final 3 prediction is a .jpg I had already created (and used before):

Mel & Max, Sabrina & Mark, Julianne & Helio... and my wild-card, Floyd & Karina. 

I think what separated these three couples already have some pretty good chemistry... and, of course, came out strong from the gates.