J.R. Martinez on Dancing With the Stars Run: I'm Being Blessed

J.R. Martinez is dominating Dancing With the Stars this season, and it's not because of his fancy footwork (although he's certainly not a slouch in that area).

For millions of Dancing with the Stars fans, there's never been an easier contender to root for, given his dance moves, personality and compelling life story.

"I'm being blessed in so many ways, and it's because of the energy I'm putting out in the world," says the All My Children actor, who backs that claim up.

J.R. Martinez survived a 2003 explosion while a soldier serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq. The trauma was unimaginable, but worth it in the end, he says.

If not for the Humvee he was driving hitting a land mine, "My life would not be what it is today: full of joy, happiness and positivity," Martinez reflects.

Since the explosion, which burned 40 percent of his body and required a grueling 34-month treatment, Martinez made a point to live every day like his last.

Whether that earns him a Mirror Ball trophy or not is irrelevant. He's already embraced and all that life has to offer and become a true role model at age 28.

When he's not acting or dancing, Martinez travels the world as a motivational speaker, spreading his uplifting message of positivity and triumph over adversity.

"When you show people who you really are and you're genuine, you don't have to force positivity," says Martinez, who's confident with the man he's become.

HOW COULD YOU NOT LOVE J.R.MARTINEZ; THIS IS THE TRUE DANCER WHO WILL WIN DWTS....SUCH A SWEETHEART OF A MAN, AND I MEAN THAT IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD...COURAGEOUS,KIND,HANDSOME,CARING,ENDEARING, WOW...WHAT A GUY... AS FOR ROB K. I AGREE WITH REBECCA; HE SHOULD DEFINITELY BE DISQUALIFIED....THE ONLY REASON WHY HE'S GETTING VOTES IS BECAUSE OF HIS DISFUNCTIONAL FAMILY.....NUF SAID...............

J.R. You truly are a hero. Because you stood up for our country, because you have given renewed hope to burn patients and because you PROVE that beauty IS not skin deep but heart deep!

JR YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON INSIDE AND OUT.I JUST LOVE WATCHING YOU DANCE AND TO ME AND MY MANY FRIENDS YOU ARE THE WINNER OF DANCING WITH THE STARS. WE LOVE YOU.