Iraq war veteran J.R. Martinez talks after after he was...

Iraq war veteran J.R. Martinez talks after after he was named the grand marshal for Pasadena's 123rd Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2011) Credit: AP

Sometimes "Dancing with the Stars" ends up with three diametric dancers -- diametric in terms of character that is. This season ends with just such a trio -- Ricki Lake, Rob Kardashian and J.R. Martinez.

So mirror ball,  mirror ball on the wall -- who's the fairest one of all? J.R.Martinez is. He should win . Will he? Up to the judges, the viewers, and the ankle -- but one thing is certain, if "DWTS" were a contest of character, this finale would be no contest. I explore all this in detail in today's Newsday...

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