The Season 8 “Dancing with the Stars” finale airs Monday, May 18 at 8pm ET on ABC and everyone is wondering who will win. Has there ever been a final three this talented? It is a tight competition, but I’ve crunched my own personal numbers and have decided who I believe will be taking that beautiful Mirror Ball Trophy home on Tuesday night. Here’s a breakdown of the remaining contestants. (I miss you already, Ty!)Friday, May, 15, 2009, 6:15 PM

This former Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader and all-around nice girl has performed some of the most intricate choreography this ballroom has ever seen. Clearly, getting dumped by “The Bachelor” wins a loyal vote, but throughout the competition she has struggled with conveying more than just a bubbly smile. Friday, May, 15, 2009, 6:15 PM

* Technique: 10 * Melissa’s ballet training and dance background give her the complete advantage. * Performance: 9 * Her emotional connection is the only thing the judges can nitpick. * Wow Factor: 9 * Tony Dovolani has outdone himself this season with choreography more suited to Dancing with the Professionals. Lifts, kicks and turns, oh my. * Growth: 8 * Aside from a rib injury, there wasn’t much for her to overcome. Friday, May, 15, 2009, 6:15 PM

His handsome good looks and impressive ballroom technique have kept him at the top since week one. With strong performances, and a shirtless body he ain’t afraid to use, he has proven to be the one to beat -- despite the fact that he sometimes crosses into the cheesy zone. Friday, May, 15, 2009, 6:15 PM

* Technique: 9 * With natural ability and Cheryl Burke cracking the whip, his technique is clean and solid. * Performance: 9 * A natural showman, Gilles loves the spotlight and isn’t afraid to deliver a performance, even if he risks going over the top. * Wow Factor: 9 * The body of an Adonis doesn’t hurt this dude. Remember the teeny bikini? * Growth: 8 * He came into this competition a strong contender and he hasn't grown much from there.Friday, May, 15, 2009, 6:15 PM

By applying her Olympic work ethic to the ballroom, Shawn’s strengths lie in her execution and precision. Partner Mark Ballas rose to the challenge of choreographing for the youngest celebrity to ever grace the ballroom, but her youth and subdued personality might not be able to deliver the flashy performances needed to win.Friday, May, 15, 2009, 6:15 PM

* Technique: 10 * Shawn is an excellent student and her discipline pays off. * Performance: 8 * Shawn has consistently strong routines but lacks showmanship. * Wow Factor: 7 * Just doing the steps isn’t going to wow anyone. Unless she starts doing some flips, she could be in trouble. * Growth: 9 * She’s been consistently good throughout, and her hard work has paid off. Friday, May, 15, 2009, 6:15 PM

I predict that Melissa Rycroft will be the lucky owner of a dazzling Mirror Ball Trophy. I also checked in with my friends on the Yahoo! Buzz team (they track all of the searches happening on Yahoo!) and they confirmed that Melissa is the most searched-for “DWTS” finalist, which is typically an indicator of popularity, and thus a nice way to predict who will win. However, the Buzz team did warn me that Shawn Johnson is right behind her. Whoever wins, I can predict it will be the best finale ever. Don’t forget to vote!Friday, May, 15, 2009, 6:15 PM