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Melanie Brown emerged from Dancing With the Stars ballroom battle with the highest score, positioning herself to claim the mirrorball trophy during Tuesday's big finale.
The Spice Girl and her professional partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, earned 55 out of a possible 60 points for their cha cha and freestyle dances.
He said: "She went from somebody who just had rhythm ... to having the guts to come out and do this."
"She was one of my prize students."
Coming in close second was race-car driver Helio Castroneves and his partner, Julianne Hough, with 54 points.
Marie Osmond, who collected 46 points for her two dances with partner Jonathan Roberts, is also hoping for the trophy.