Gaby Diaz has consistently impressed judges this season on “So You Think You Can Dance,” so much so recently that she vaulted to the top of our users’ predictions last week, tying longtime frontrunner Jaja Vankova. So we asked our readers to tell us who they would pick if the season came down to a head-to-head battle between the two standout women. The results are in, and Diaz is your winner.
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As of this writing, 56% of respondents prefer Diaz, while 44% favor Vankova. But that’s different from who our users are predicting will win. In their predictions, Vankova is back out front this week with 9/10 odds based on support from 53% of users. Diaz follows with 19/10 odds based on 34% of users predicting her to win. So tap specialist Diaz once again has ground to make up against her charismatic street rival.
But there’s time left for her to do it. The winner won’t be announced until September 14, following the final performance round on September 7, and as we’ve seen in weeks past, a single dance can make all the difference. Check out the chart below to track how Vankova and Diaz’s odds have shifted throughout the season, both trending dramatically upward in the past few weeks. Click on it to see more detailed prediction stats:
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There’s one last predictions event this season, so you have two weeks to predict the final outcomes: who will win, who will finish second, who will finish third and who will finish fourth. Did Monday night’s performances change your mind about any of this year’s finalists?
At the end of each week, the eligible user with the highest prediction accuracy and most points will win a $100 Amazon gift certificate, so it’s beneficial to keep coming back often and making/updating your predictions.
Which dancers do you like (and dislike) the most? Are you rooting for Team Stage or Team Street? Sound off in the comments section below, and join the discussion in Gold Derby’s reality TV forum.
Photos: Gaby Diaz and Jaja Vankova perform in “Top 6 Week.” Credit: Michael Becker/FOX
