New Cast of Dancing With The Stars announced
08-17-09, 10:54 AM
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New Cast of Dancing With The Stars announced
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/118/story/892572.html
Former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay will join 15 celebrities from the worlds of entertainment and sports in kicking up their heels on the new season of "Dancing With the Stars.
Other hopefuls include entertainer Donny Osmond; singers Mya, Macy Gray and Aaron Carter; actors Melissa Joan Hart, Debi Mazar and Ashley Hamilton (son of George); models Joanna Krupa and Kathy Ireland; reality stars Kelly Osbourne and Mark Dacascos ("the Chairman" on Food Network's "Iron Chef America"); mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell; professional snowboarder Louie Vito; Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin; former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin and the 62-year-old former congressman from Texas.
The contestants were announced on Monday's "Good Morning America" by "Dancing" host Tom Bergeron.
He also unveiled a new competitive twist.
"In the middle of our season, over three weeks, we're going to have double eliminations," said Bergeron. "We'll lose about half of our cast within that period. It will be a ballroom bloodbath."
Samantha Harris returns as co-host, with the panel of judges including ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer-choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.
The ninth season of the hit ABC show premieres Sept. 21.
Once again, pushing the term "Stars" a little much. Irvin and Kathy may be fun to watch. I seriously have no idea who half these people are.
Former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay will join 15 celebrities from the worlds of entertainment and sports in kicking up their heels on the new season of "Dancing With the Stars.
Other hopefuls include entertainer Donny Osmond; singers Mya, Macy Gray and Aaron Carter; actors Melissa Joan Hart, Debi Mazar and Ashley Hamilton (son of George); models Joanna Krupa and Kathy Ireland; reality stars Kelly Osbourne and Mark Dacascos ("the Chairman" on Food Network's "Iron Chef America"); mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell; professional snowboarder Louie Vito; Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin; former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin and the 62-year-old former congressman from Texas.
The contestants were announced on Monday's "Good Morning America" by "Dancing" host Tom Bergeron.
He also unveiled a new competitive twist.
"In the middle of our season, over three weeks, we're going to have double eliminations," said Bergeron. "We'll lose about half of our cast within that period. It will be a ballroom bloodbath."
Samantha Harris returns as co-host, with the panel of judges including ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer-choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.
The ninth season of the hit ABC show premieres Sept. 21.
Once again, pushing the term "Stars" a little much. Irvin and Kathy may be fun to watch. I seriously have no idea who half these people are.
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08-17-09, 11:02 AM
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Knowing her luck, Karina will probably get paired with Delay. Meanwhile, Cheryl will get Aaron Carter.
Joanna Krupa.
I assume Kathy Ireland has hit the wall.
Julianne quit this right? I just hope Kym, Edyta, and most of all, Karina are back.
Joanna Krupa.
I assume Kathy Ireland has hit the wall. Julianne quit this right? I just hope Kym, Edyta, and most of all, Karina are back.
08-17-09, 11:47 AM
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Dacascos FTW!!! 
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08-17-09, 01:18 PM
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08-17-09, 01:23 PM
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Yeah for Mya being on the show, but why must they torture us with Donny Osmond on the show, Maria a few years ago was enough.
08-17-09, 03:35 PM
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I hope not! Either way glad to see Chuck moving from the octagon to the dance floor.Its much safer....i think 
I'd heard Lou Ferrigno was confirmed but i guess you just can't believe everything you read online
Overall a decent list of "celebs"
I'd heard Lou Ferrigno was confirmed but i guess you just can't believe everything you read online
Overall a decent list of "celebs"
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Natalie Coughlin is easy on the eyes as well.
for the potential eye candy this season.
08-19-09, 04:34 PM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing...n_9%29#Couples
I actually heard of most of them. I like the list. I think Mya could be great like Mel B. I don't know about Irvin but if he has somewhat of a personality he should be OK esp. if he is paired with Lacey.
I actually heard of most of them. I like the list. I think Mya could be great like Mel B. I don't know about Irvin but if he has somewhat of a personality he should be OK esp. if he is paired with Lacey.
08-19-09, 05:18 PM
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I told her that I remembered Tom dancing at weddings, and Christine agreed that "he's a really good dancer." She added, "He has a sense of rhythm." The DeLays rarely dance together because, she acknowledged, she doesn't have the skills or enjoy dancing like he does.
Tom can dance the two-step, polka, waltz, country swing ("you get all tangled and untangled") and disco, Christine said. I laughed. Disco? Yes, she said, he can disco too.
I told her that I remembered Tom dancing at weddings, and Christine agreed that "he's a really good dancer." She added, "He has a sense of rhythm." The DeLays rarely dance together because, she acknowledged, she doesn't have the skills or enjoy dancing like he does.
Tom can dance the two-step, polka, waltz, country swing ("you get all tangled and untangled") and disco, Christine said. I laughed. Disco? Yes, she said, he can disco too.
He seems stronger on the rhythm side but I imagine he can handle smooth as well. We shall see.
btw, it's called Hustle, not disco.
08-19-09, 09:59 PM
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Wow. One of my far fetched dream casting ideas came true? I so hope Mark Dacascos wins this! 
Poor Cheryl.
Poor Cheryl.