HOT GALLERY: Get to Know the Remaining Contestants on Dancing with the Stars Before They Were Famous
Are you dazzled by sequins? Is your heart set aflutter by sexy sambas and salsas? Then you’re probably already watching season 14 of Dancing with the Stars—and if you’re not, you should. Several fan favorites have already been eliminated (including Motown legend Gladys Knight), but the seven remaining contestants are showing off some mad dance skills—and some big personalities. So who will emerge victorious? Here’s our look at the remaining contestants—and their chances to win. By Nina Hämmerling SmithWill he add a mirror-ball trophy to that flashy Super Bowl ring? It’s no wonder that the Green Bay Packers wide receiver—who, before adopting his signature number 80 appeared as number 13 in this rookie card—is proving himself on the dance floor: In addition to football, he was once a track-and-field star and almost an Olympic athlete. His strength and footwork are on full display, as in this sizzling tango in week 5. Driver is also dedicated to improving the lives of homeless women and children through the Donald Driver Foundation.
Will He Win? He has a good chance of going far in the competition with pro partner Peta Murgatroyd, as he’s already proved an aptitude for picking up complicated routines and has the physical prowess to pull off impressive lifts and spins. Plus, the television viewing audience has demonstrated an affinity for nimble NFL players on the show in the past (see: Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice).