PureDWTS Season 21 Preliminary POLL: Which Couple is Your Favorite? Who Will Win?
It’s that time again – to see what all of you made of what you saw on GMA this morning and try to predict who will win this season, as well as share with us who your favorite couple is, based on first impressions. DISCLAIMER: if you are just here to bitch & moan about “we haven’t even seen them dance yet!!!”, you are going to get deleted. Had about enough of snooty, holier-than-thou comments lately, and some of us are just here to have fun. You can go be unfun over there…the rest of us are having a party over here. 🙂
Be sure to let us know in the comments how you voted and why!
One of my favorite posts 🙂 I really liked Bindi and her fun attitude. So I voted for her & Derek on the 1st poll but picked Nick to win. He has personality, experience, voting base, & Sharna.
My fave is Tamar. I’ve always been a big fan of her and her sisters’ music. Not sure how good a dancer she’ll be but I hope for the best!
Right now, winner prediction is Nick. Popular, famous guy with a big fanbase who I think will definitely vote.
I have a lot of favorites this season, Nick, Andy, Carlos, Alexa, Bindi.
But voted for Nick-Sharna in both the polls! 🙂 I hope Nick-Sharna wins this season…Sharna is due for a win and Nick is the perfect partner…love ’em together! Definitely the ones to beat!
I voted for Bindi and Derek as my favorites. I love her positive attitude; it seems real and I think she’ll work really hard and always try her best. I picked Nick and Sharna to win, it just seems like he will be an favorite due to his popularity and experience.
I picked Bindi and Derek for my fav coz they will be fun to watch with their vibrant energies together, but even if she is a fabulous dancer I don’t c Derek ever able to win again. My pick for win in Nick and Sharna this seems to be a solid partnership has everything going for them so they will win 🙂
My favorite coupleso far is Alexa and Mark. I like Mark and she looks fun (I wish she’d let Carlos speak more during the interview though). Bindi & Derek are a close 2nd.
I think Nick & Sharna will win based on nostalgia & being paired w Sharna.
I like or am open to lots of the pairs but since I had to pick one for favorite I picked Karina and Victor. So far it seems most likely that Sharna and Nick will win.
Thanks SO much Angels/Coven for all the info these past 2 crazy weeks!
Picked Bindi & Derek as my favorite. She’s adorable and I can’t wait to see how they work together. Alek & Lindsay are a close second. And then Carlos & Witney, Alexa & Mark and Nick & Sharna are also couples that I like a lot.
I chose Nick & Sharna for the second poll. I think they have the most things going for them as of now but anything could happen.
Oh man, these are the toughest Polls of the season. I voted for Bindi and Derek in the first Poll (they are adorableness and joy all over…and I love nature and animals.), but, I think Sharna and Nick (my second fave) will win.
Here’s to the new season. I am really loving all the couples so far for different reasons. I love what a diverse cast it is.
i also picked nick to win just bcoz of dancing. But I hv seen both of his reality show. He sucks. He have zero personality, drug issue, family issue. Famous on early age make him spoiled. So his personality is not something to win. only his dancing can win him.
For the first one I have to admit that it wasn’t a hard choice. Don’t get me wrong I like all of the pairings Except for one (Hayes) but bindi just stands out to me as the nicest so she got my vote. As for who is going to win, I gotta say that I think at this point it’s either going to be nick or Carlos but I’m not ruling out bindi and Alexa. Voted for nick though.
I voted Nick and Sharna on both polls. Right now I think they are the pair to beat. The BSB were huge in the 90’s their fanbase fall right into the demographic of this show. And the fact that Sharna has never won will also play into their fanbase.
I too love a lot of people this year – Nick, Bindi, Victor, Carlos, Chaka but I have no idea how they’ll pick up ballroom dancing. No doubt Victor is not going to win but I just find him cute and I hope he lasts awhile. Based on my gut feeling, I really think Nick Carter will win and Bindi Irwin and Carlos Pena will battle it out for 2nd place. But we’ll see….
I’m getting excited!!
I voted for Nick and Sharna as my favorite – they’re going to look so good together and I love Sharna and her choreography anyway. She will bring out the best in Nick on the dance floor.
To win, i chose Alexa and Mark. just a gut feeling we’re going to see a lot of good dancing from them and i think she will appeal to the audience. and the “rivalry” with her husband won’t hurt.
Sharna was amazing with Noah and Nick looks like he can move. They both have crowd/nostalgia appeal.
I voted for Nick and Sharna on both! Sharna has always been my favorite pro and Nick just brings on a good dose of nostalgia for me. Wasn’t really old enough to be a proper die-hard fan but I loved Backstreet Boys!
And I do think (hopefully) they have an edge this season but I don’t want to set my hopes up too high just yet. Disappointment is hard to overcome. Here’s hoping that Nick can actually dance ballroom and that he shows us a nice, fun personality. He can’t just rely on his glory days. He has to work hard. And I hope that the last season really fired up Sharna and we get to see her outstanding choreography!
Count me as another vote for Bindi. I would characterize her personality as charming and exuberant. I think I would only find it annoying if I thought the perkiness were faked, and I think that girl is 100% sincere. She’ll make wonderful match for Derek.
I do think it’s Nick’s game to lose at this point, though. Course we never know how things might change.
Nick and Sharna on both for me as well. I really will be shocked if he doesn’t take it home.
I think Bindi and Derek are going to do really well, although I think Nick and Sharna will win. Derek, as usual, will bring fabulous choreography and after the dances Sharna did with Noah, I think she’s going to have a great season and pull out the win.
I voted for Bindi and Derek as my favorite couple and then it was between Nick & Sharna and Alexa & Mark for who will win. I really don’t know Alexa but I liked the way she did the Nae Nae and she looks like she’ll be a good dancer so that’s who I picked for the win.
I picked Bindi and Derek for fav because they are so likeminded and will bring fun and good entertainment to the dance floor.
I believe that Nick and Sharna will be the couple to beat.
Here’s to a great season with no interference from TPTB. Thanks mods for making this crazy week a little bit sane for sure.
I picked Bindi and Derek for the first poll, they just seem like really fun, amazing, and great people and think they will bring lots of fun to both the audience and the dance floor. They seem like such a good dance pair together, and I’m hoping they go far.
I think Nick and Sharna will win this season, just looking at their audience appeal and Nick’s personality. I think it’s a wonderful match and I’m hoping they’ll win from my first impressions of the stars so far.
I picked Bindi and Derek for both. I think she will have the grace and coordination needed, and I know she will Want to do the best she can.
I am glad to see Sharna with another guy with great potential.
Always a tough but really fun poll!
I went for Bindi and Derek as my favorites because Bindi’s enthusiasm is infectious and it’ll be fun to see how Derek brings out her strengths and disguises her weaknesses. She’s his youngest celeb, right?
My preseason pick for who will win is Nick and Sharna. Nick’s got the fan base and musicality and surely he has some dance potential. Sharna is a strong choreoghrapher, who’s built a following and cred with fans of the show. She wants to win but also sees value in the journey. If these two can find their dance chemistry, they should be solid contenders.
I voted for Bindi and Derek in the first poll. I feel like they both have such a joy for life and will be a lot of fun to watch together. I also could not stop smiling while watching Derek’s interview with Kristyn Burtt from the Emmy’s reception the other night.
I voted for Nick and Sharna to win the show. I think he’s got the fan base and a bit of dance experience that will both serve him very well (plus one of the better choreographers as a partner).
I’m actually kind of interested in seeing Hayes and Emma. I think underneath the goofball adolescent fame, there is a fifteen kid who is desperately afraid of embarrassing himself on national tv. I think he’ll do whatever Emma tells him to avoid that situation. Add to that, Emma is one of the best at nurturing her partners. That, and Redfoo notwithstanding, has a decent record of getting her guys to punch way above their weight.
As far as a winner goes, something tells me this might be Mark and Alexa surprise win. She seems like she’ll be good learner and will have a good look on the floor. Mark’s creativity will be unencumbered by age, beliefs etc. I think he’ll run with the opportunity. He’s also proven, like Emma, that he’s great at nurturing and building his partner’s confidence.
Derek, of course, will be in the hunt. He always is.
Hell, he could get Gary Busey into the final if they were partners.
My greatest hope is that TPTB will not disallow a Bindi Freestyle. What bothers me the most about last season — and let me tell you, competition in that category was fierce — is that we were all cheated out of a Nastia Freestyle. That will always bug the living crap out of me. I would like to not have to go through that again.
My favorites are Carlos and Witney. I think they will be a great team.
From first impressions I think Nick and Sharna will win. He seems the obvious choice as he has dance/hip hop background and is very musical and co-ordinated. Plus he will have a huge fanbase! I have a feeling though that Alexa and Carlos will be very strong contenders and one of them may end up taking the MBT if Nick doesn’t work hard or if his personality doesn’t come across well.
I really hope there is no pimping or meddling from TPTB this season. I’m not sure about that actually happening though! I think it’s a little bit odd that Peta pulls out, Lindsay steps in, and yet Allison ends up with Peta’s partner. I know this was discussed on the previous post, but I had to mention it because it’s quite annoying. I think TBTB have are setting up to make Allison the female version of Val.
I’m surprised more people aren’t more excited for Gary & Anna. I’m a Celebrity Apprentice fan and remember Gary as being wacky but entertaining. I think he’ll be the Tommy Chong/Michael Waltrip of this season
Nick Carter and Sharna are probably my favorite. I’ve loved Nick since I was a little kid, and Sharna is my fave female pro. Alexa and Mark are a close second because I’ve been a fan of Alexa’s movies.
@Jane5 said exactly what I was thinking! Bindi/Derek favs and Alexa/Mark winners (her nae nae seemed most natural of the celebs). Nick/Sharna close 2nd.
@sabda have you seen Nick’s reality show from last year, or any interviews or anything since he’s sobered up and got married? He’s been much happier and back to his charming, playful self from the early BSB days. Hopefully that comes through on the dance floor!
Voted for Nick and Sharna for both polls, really hoping they would be a sensational couple this season. Based on that rehearsal pic though, it looks like they’re doing a Contemporary first, or maybe a Rumba? I’m not fond of Contemporaries at all but doing Rumba in week one isn’t something I’m looking forward to as well, so, I hope it turns out they’re doing another style? Lol enough of my rambling, hopefully Nick will go far!
Oh, and I liked the PenaVegas as well. Don’t care about the others yet but I’m open to be impressed later on.
I voted for Andy and Allison as my favorite couple because Andy seems like a genuinely nice guy, and Allison is just a ball of uncontained energy. Still think she has leagues to go before her own choreography can hold up, but I’m interested to see thier journey the most… especially if Peta is helping out.
As for the winners… I picked Alexa and Mark because, why not? Everyone is so hung on Nick and Sharna, Bindi and Derek that they could easily get lost in the shuffle if they are considered the ones to beat before the competition. Nick might not be the best mover, and Bindi might be really shy when she hits the floor. Anything could happen, and I can see Alexa as our dark horse this year.
I’m thinking Allison and Andy could give people a run for their money. Musical people usually have some sense of rhythm. Still think Lindsay shoulda been given to Andy since she was Peta’s replacement.
My heart though belongs to Bindi and Derek. Bindi lost her dad at such a young age and he was a HUGE international star! I saw Bindi grow up somewhat thru her Dad’s appearances on TV shows here in the States. AND she has Derek. While he doesn’t like snakes (and FTR, I don’t like them either), he’s just phenomenal in every way shape and form.
Really excited to see Bindi and Derek dance. I think probably Sharna and Nick will win. However,according to Val he has the “best one” so who knows! I think Tamar might be like Elizabeth Berkley and Danica McKellar-eliminated half way through.
I voted for Bindi & Derek as my favorites & I voted Alexa & Mark to win.
I actually really like this cast. I have a feeling Nick and Sharna will take home the win, but I am most excited to see Alexa and Mark. Tamar had one of the better whip/naenae vids, but that doesn’t mean she’ll be any good in hold. We’ll see, though; I think she has the potential to surprise. She’s sassy, though, so I’m interested to see how the general audiences takes to her. Also, Bindi is just adorable, so I’m excited to see her journey.
Bindi is looking surprisingly good in a video that will be posted here shortly. Looks like a Jive and based on what Derek has said about the song being “on the nose” we’re guessing Crocodile Rock. 🙂 She looks good though.
I wonder if Val saying he has “the best one” might be referring to Val. Only half joking. Voted for Alexa and Mark as favourites, Nick and Sharna to win.
Bindi really surprised me in that rehearsal video. Now as long as she gets used to the heels. My excitement level really went up for these two. Alexa and Nick seems like really good dancers, now we have to see how they come off on tv. Excited for the season to start.
I just wanted to add that I still wish Emma had gotten Nick. Peta had Donald, Sharna had Charlie, Witney had Alfonso, Allison had Riker, Emma is yet to get a great dancer. I’m hoping Hayes really comes through for Emma.
Well, Lisa, I don’t think this is “the worst site ever.” I only have a maximum of 3mbps but I don’t experience what you said you did. Even when my net’s slow, like only 1mbps, I’m able to see all the videos, article and polls. The only times when I’m not able to see videos is when they are not made available to international viewers. Also it is always polite to inform the admin about your concerns through Contact Us, not speak ill of them/their site here in the comments.
Sorry, mods, if I overstepped my bounds.
Nobleze, you are so sweet. Your post was just fine. For some reason Lisa always complains and yet can’t resist always coming back. lol
Let’s just say Lisa’s had a pretty ignominious history at Pure…Tristan stalker, then William Levy defender, then Val troll, and now just an all-around nuisance. Funny how nobody else has complained about it loading slow…:-)
Thank you, nobleze 🙂 I loved your post.
Very welcome, Courtney and Mz V! Big thanks for all the DWTS updates and scoops.