New Season of Dancing with the Stars announced

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 8:14am

Kathy Ireland
Macy Gray
Melissa Joan Hart
Mya (???)
Ashley Hamilton (George's Son)
Michael Irvin
Mark Dacascos (from Iron Chef America...the host, sort of)
Donny Osmond

8 more to come....

Updated On: 8/17/09 at 08:14 AM

[StockardFan]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 8:21am

Macy Gray? ewww...........

And I can't stand Melissa Joan Hart.

[Jane2]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 8:26am

I know, it should be interesting watching Macy dance around.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 8:31am

The next 8 are supposedly "even bigger". (They'd almost have to be, eh?)

And here they are:
Kelly Osbourne
Debi Mazar
Natalie Coughlin (Olympic Swimmer)
Joanna Kruppa (sp?) (Model)
Chuck Liddell (Ultimate Fighting Champion)
Louis Vito
Aaron Carter
Tom DeLay (Fmr. House Majority Leader)

Gee...that's exciting?

[CSonBroadway]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 8:32am

Aaron Carter? Wow.

[madbrian]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 8:33am

What I find exciting is the inclusion of Natalie Coughlin. Will it inspire Papa to return to BWW?

[tazber]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 8:35am

Who is Michael Irvin?

And I'm so sad that Macy's career has reduced her to this. I love her and i love her music.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 8:36am

Former Football Great with the Dallas Cowboys.

My big WTF: Tom Delay?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 8:44am

They had a politician on before...anyone remember who??


I have to admit: I'm not a fan of the show...just happened to have GMA on when they announced it. I'm a SYTYCD kind of gal.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 8:56am

No, I don't think they have. The closest I believe they have gotten is Tucker Carlson, who is a right-leaning political pundit.

Tom Delay was the speaking of the freaking House of Representatives. This seems like a very odd choice for him.

[Jane2]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 9:02am

I LOVE Debi! I like watching her do anything!

[Marianne2]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 9:04am

Wow... You think they could have gotten more exciting people. I'm not excited for any of these celebrities.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 9:07am

Debi was just on Burn Notice last week or the week before. She's a great actress.

Ashley Hamilton's biggest claim to fame was his short-lived marriage to Shannon Doherty. Without that I don't know if anyone would know who he was

[Leia947]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 9:49am

Okay, I must say that Chuck Liddell is intriguing.... that has the possibility of being a total hot mess.

[supportivemom]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 10:19am

Ok- I love Donny! Love Debi! Isn't Mya already a dancer? Wasn't she the one in the movie Chicago? Am I thinking of the right person? I absolutely HATE Aaron Carter! I'm also not a big fan of Melissa- she's cute and all- I just never thought she was very talented! Who is Louis Vito? Macy Gray- what? Tom Delay is the weirdest choice! Ashley Hamilton? I had heard that Brody Jenner was a rumor. I imagine Heidi and Spencer will do it a few years if it's still on.

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 10:35am

Very good lineup. Once again I'm glad to see no Lance Basses or Kim Kardashians. I can't wait to see Melissa, Natalie, Donny, and Michael dance.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 10:41am

Yes, Mya was in the film Chicago and was going to drop into the Broadway cast but broke her ankle during rehearsals.

[Marianne2]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 10:52am

I know Debi Mazar has done other work, but what I remember her best from is the second Beethoven movie. I remember my sisters commenting on her backless shirts.

[madbrian]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 10:54am

"Okay, I must say that Chuck Liddell is intriguing.... that has the possibility of being a total hot mess."

I agree. He could be a total mess, or could he turn into this season's Warren Sapp?

[Leia947]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 11:02am

True, madbrian. Either way, I can't wait to see what happens! I mean, they've had boxers on the show... but this is the first MMA person. Though, martial artists do tend to be graceful (except for me. I'm a mess in class. I have no balance whatsoever LOL) But MMA/Ultimate fighting is a mix of everything, so who knows? I can't wait LOL

[Marianne2]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 11:06am

I just took notice that there are 16 celebrities. Is it just me, or is this getting out of hand now? It started with 12 couples, then there were 13 for a couple of seasons. It just seems odd to keep adding more in.

[StageManager2]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 11:27am

"I had heard that Brody Jenner was a rumor."

If Brody had been cast I'd have had to invest in a TV. Granted, I hear he's a douche and I've never seen THE HILLS or BROMANCE, but there's no denying he's beautiful.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 12:30pm

I know Marianne. That means 32 couples? Really?

Add me to the Debi Mazar bandwagon. I love her!

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 12:33pm

Doesn't that mean 16 couples?

I read somewhere there would be double eliminations to make up for the extra "stars"

And Brody is quite pretty to look at. It is when he opens his mouth that the trouble begins.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 8/17/09 at 12:35pm

Well no it would be 32 couples because each of those "stars" will be paired with a professional.