SHERRI SHEPHERD SAY'S NIECY NASH IS HER FAVORITE ON DANCING WITH THE STARS!

Sherri Shepherd already has a favorite hoofer on "Dancing With the Stars" - even though the show's new season hasn't even started.

"I'll be rooting for Niecy Nash," Shepherd said at the "Brooklyn's Finest" premiere at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Tuesday night. "I'm going to live vicariously through Niecy - I'm so excited for her."

But is there any competition Nash should fear?

Not according to Shepherd, who predicts her pal will "kick ass" in the dance-off.

"Kate Gosselin?" Shepherd asked with a smirk.

"Niecy will give Kate a run for her money, 'cause Niecy's only got three kids. Kate's got eight. I think Niecy's got the advantage."