‘Dancing With The Star’ (DWTS) Season 19 Winner: Why Alfonso Ribeiro Could Win Despite Severe Injury-Reports
"Dancing With the Stars" (DWTS) Season 19 (2014) has reached its climax and the show is only two segments away from revealing the winner of the competition and Mirror Ball Trophy. In few hours, ABC kick starts its two-part grand finale/ Week 11 featuring finalists' performances and celebrity guests gigs. Meanwhile, prediction and speculations about winner of the competition are swirling around.
The four finalists competing for the ultimate prize are Alfonso Ribeiro and Witney Carson, Janel Parrish and Val Chemerkovskiy, Bethany Mota and Derek Hough, Sadie Robertson and Mark Ballas. Several media outlets and sports and entertainment betting odds website are speculating that "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" actor could be the winner of the competition.
Alfonso is a 42-year-old actor, television director and dancer. He is known for his role of Carlton Banks in NBC's hit sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Wetpaint is speculating why Alfonso could be the next winner of the show. The website notes, the actor has become a "household name" and people are familiar with his well-admired character Carlton Banks. Meanwhile, the abovementioned publication states that he is the "biggest name left in the competition."
Furthermore, the entertainment news publication notes that not only does Alfonso has an experience, but he is also "technically gifted" with "unrivaled performance power." It is said, the fact that audience can relate to him is another reason why he could win the show. Moreover, Alfonso and Witney are deemed as "perfect pair."
Meanwhile, fans know that Alfonso has suffered some severe injury right before the semifinals performance. According to TMZ's sources Alfonso suffered serious back injury during Nov. 12 dance rehearsal. This happened when the actor reportedly was trying to "overcompensate for a groin injury which he suffered on the show performing his signature move."
In the wake of his injury, Alfonso was reportedly facing difficulty in even walking. He even skipped his rehearsals for his semifinals performance. Many media outlets speculated that the actor may not be able to deliver the Week 10 performances crucial at this stage.
However, actor's performance did not seem to have an effect on his semifinal performances. He was able to garner 36 and 39 scores from judges for its performance on plugged and unplugged version of "Love Runs Out" by One Republic. In his interview with Zap2it, the actor revealed his injury will not slow him down and effect his rehearsals. Despite the accident, he is aiming to win. "We are in this to try and win it, so I will do what I have to do and deal with whatever I have to deal with to try and win this," Alfonso told the abovementioned publication.
Earlier in September, when the show had just premiered, based on Alfonso's Week 1 performance, Hollywood Life speculated that the actor could win it all. The "Dancing With the Stars" (DWTS) contestant along with his dance partner Witney Carson earned highest score of the night. He has proved himself to be the frontrunner in the competition since his first performance and has always figured in safe zone.
Furthermore, according to Bovoda Sports and Gold Derby betting odds predictions, Alfonso has the most chances to win the Mirror Ball Trophy. However, fans must note these are mere speculations and guesses. What happens actually remains to be seen in the two-part finale of "Dancing With the Stars" (DWTS) Season 19 (2014) Week 11.
"Dancing With the Stars" (DWTS) Season 19 (2014) kick starts its final round in Week 11 of the competition on Nov. 24, 2014. It will be followed by star studded grand finale and results episode airing Nov. 25, 2014. Besides announcing the winner, the segment will see performances by some celebrity guests such as Nick Jonas, Jennifer Hudson and Gorgon City and Meghan Trainor. For spoilers and recap, read below:
'Dancing With The Stars' (DWTS) Season 19 (2014) Grand Finale Spoilers: Everything To Know About The Star Studded Finals/Week 11
'Dancing With The Stars' Season 19 Semifinals/Week 10 Recap, Spoilers: Four Finalists Revealed