How do each of the 12 new contestants on Dancing with the Stars rate their previous experience with the mambo? Or feel about the show overall? Let’s find out…
• Tony award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur: “I want to wear the spray-on tan. The costumes. I just want to be part of that fun party thing.”
• Radio personality Adam Carolla: “It’s like a cosmic joke. Dancing’s really the one thing I don’t do.”
• Actress Shannon Elizabeth: “I’ve always wondered how I’d do. It looks like fun.”
• Actor Cristián de la Fuente, pictured: “I guess they needed one Latino per show. They went down the list and said, ‘Let’s call Cristián.’ I don’t want to let them down.”
• Actor Steve Guttenberg: “It’s my mom’s favorite show.”
• Actor/entertainer Penn Jillette: “When you look like Sasquatch, it’s more comfortable watching the show.”
• R&B singer Mario: “This is definitely something new for me. It’s exciting. Every time I watch the show, I’m amazed how honest and real everyone is.”
• Actress/businesswoman Priscilla Presley: “I’m putting myself out there. I’m out of my comfort zone. But what makes you grow is taking chances.”
• Tennis star Monica Seles: “I’m a tennis player. I don’t know a tango from a mango.”
• Miami Dolphins football player Jason Taylor: “What are my teammates going to say? Good question.”
• Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi: “I have the feeling people will expect more from me. But this is a whole new experience.”