And the Oscar Goes to ... Award Predictions

Feb. 25, 2011— -- The ballots have been cast, the red carpet is being rolled out, and all that remains is seeing who will go home with an Oscar.

Herewith a few Oscar predictions from ABC News contributor Chris Connelly:

After months of campaigning and shifts of fortune, "The King's Speech" is the best picture front-runner, stutter-stepping past "The Social Network," the favorite a few weeks ago.

Its reluctantly regal star, Colin Firth, is the odds-on best actor choice, while best actress remains a hard-to-pick pas de deux with co-favorites Natalie Portman from "Black Swan" and four-time nominee Annette Bening in "The Kids Are All Right."

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In the Hollywood-is-just-high-school-with-money department, there has been snarky chatter in the hallways about these "For Your Consideration" ads that Melisso Leo from "The Fighter" purchased for herself.

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Haters are gonna hate but Leo remains a likely best supporting actress choice. Her co-star, the usually uber-intense Christian Bale, has been flashing smiles throughout this Oscar season. Perhaps because he is considered the favorite for best supporting actor.

Being a winner is even better than being the favorite. For all the nominees, however, that will have to wait until Sunday night.

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