2023 Character Cup Finale and Third Place Polls

And we’re here - the finale! With over 415 unique characters nominated and 64 participants, we’re down to the final 2 competitors for the 2023 Character Cup. Thank you to everyone who has participated in any form - nominating, suggesting TV Talk Topics, predicting, voting, commenting, promoting the contest, etc. I appreciate you all and I hope you have had a good time. Thanks especially to those who suggested TV Talk Topics this year. We had so many awesome suggestions that I actually have most of the first and second round topics chosen for next year!

In the end, it is down to Rebecca Pearson and Deran Cody. To get here, Rebecca had to defeat Kamila Khan, Jessica Knight, Dexter Morgan, Jax Teller, and Charlie Nicoletti (who is in the third place poll today.) Deran had to defeat Wynonna Earp, Bode Donovan, Sam Winchester, Iris West-Allen, and Olivia Benson (who is also in the third place poll today.) In the mini-contest, it will be a battle of animated characters for the first time.

With Rebecca's placement in the finale, it looks like Hard will be the winner of our prediction contest. Second place will be determined by how Rebecca does in the polls today. Either Prono or Pavelas will take second, putting Clueless in third or fourth. Congrats! That’s some awesome predicting!

If you are just joining us, please click the link for the rules below. Please remember that there is only one vote per person per poll. Happy voting!

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Round will end at approximately 10 am CST on June 29..

TV Talk Topic: TV Positivity  

Part 1 - Has a TV show ever given you more confidence or helped you make a positive change in your life? If so, which ones? What shows or characters do you find most inspiring? (Thanks to Starbunkin for the topic suggestion.)

Part 2 - What suggestions do you have for the Cup next year? I always look at feedback before starting the next Character Cup so please share your comments and feedback below. Please note that I can’t make your favorites win though. ;-)

 Mini-Contest (Favorite Dad):