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DWTS Final Five Predictions

Yoselin Ortiz Student Contributor, Pennsylvania State University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at PSU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

The biggest show on anyone’s watch list lately is “Dancing With The Stars.” The show shares the journey of talented professional dancers teaching famous celebrities, Olympians and comedians how to become dancers and to fall in love with the art.

As watchers tune in to Season 37, fans have fallen in love with each pair. Each celebrity has improved so much in their confidence, technique and performance abilities in their dance every week.

With the growing love from the fans, every week becomes harder and harder for them to see a pairing get eliminated. It started with Connor Leavitt and Sarah Jane Nader, and the latest pairing to go home is Julia Stiles.

There are many theories and speculations about who the final five will be and who will take the mirrorball home. Will it be Ezra Frech, Amber Glenn or Harry Shum Jr.? Let’s make some predictions.

Ezra Frech

Since the beginning of the season, Ezra has shocked fans with his dancing abilities. Coming into the show, many questioned his abilities and how far he would make it in the show due to his amputated leg and arm. After his jaw-dropping dances each week, especially his routine at Dedication Night, he has proven the fandom wrong.

His pro partner, Danielle Karagach, has taken his dedication, optimism and joy and choreographed his attributes into gorgeous routines. The message Frech spreads with him throughout the season has touched so many DWTS fans that they never want to see him go. Will we see him bring the mirrorball home for the Pashkov household?

Amber Glenn

From the ice rink to the ballroom, her gliding movements have shone through. Her pro-partner, Pasha Pashkov, has brought in her ice skating background and highlighted those skills throughout her dances. Glenn’s transparent personality shines through her routines and allows the fan to relate on a deeper level.

However, one of her best dances during Super Bowl night pushed her into a new sexy, hip-hop dancer rather than her usual graceful and gliding routines. With her versatility in her dance and energy, it is clear that it will easily slide her way to the final five. Will she be the one to hopefully bring Pashkov home his first mirrorball ever?

Harry Shum Jr.

The insane professional talent Shum brought to the DWTS industry will pave the path leading him to the final five. From incredible dancing roles in the movie “Step Up 2: The Streets” and the famous musical “Glee.” To fulfilling acting roles in “Crazy Rich Asians” and, more recently, the hit series “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Shum can truly do it all once and portray any role that his pro-partner Jenna Johnson throws at him. His charming charisma pulls on all the emotional heartstrings and astounds the entire ballroom every time, earning the first perfect score of the season. Will the mirrorball become another accomplishment on Shum’s list?

Jenna Dewan

Starring on “The Rookie,” Dewan is not only a star in the series but also on the ballroom floor. Dewan is another celebrity partner who came into the DWTS industry with an insane background in acting and dancing. Her sharp movements, fierce facial expressions and breathtaking routines make it no doubt that she will be heading towards the direction of the final five.

During her Dedication Night routine, the fans saw an entirely different character from Dewan, embracing a whole new emotional perspective. The fans want more from her, to unleash an emotional presence in her future dances. Will Dewan be the first firefighter to bring home the mirrorball?

Maura Higgins

From her first dance, Higgins has been a showstopper. Even though she came into the season with a lot of anxiety due to her zero background in dance, it has never stopped her from having an incredible routine. Each week, she continues to shock the judges with her performance and technique, getting flooded with compliments across the table.

Her tribute to Ireland touched many DWTS fans’ hearts, especially her fans back home in Ireland, who show their support from afar. Paired with her past co-star from “Traitors,” Mark Ballas, she continues to push her abilities each week, and he molds her into an incredible dancer. Will her DWTS fans and Ireland family push her to the final five?

This season has reached the height of the journey where nobody deserves to go home. All bringing so much love, emotion and growth to the show. It will be so hard to say goodbye to those who do not make it to the final five. Who will be the Mirrorball Champion for Season 37?

Yoselin is a freshman from Gettysburg, PA who is majoring in Journalism at Penn State. While being involved in Her Campus, she is a part of Onward State and the News Lab at PSU. She loves fun drinks, going on adventures, and having cute craft nights with her friends!