ABC series Dancing with the Stars has announced the ‘class of season eight’. The thirteen celebrities who will attempt to dance their way into America’s hearts include musicians, a comedian, an actor, television personalities, athletes, a rodeo star and even a computer engineer.
The list includes Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Access Hollywood reporter Nancy O’Dell. Musicians include Belinda Carlisle of the Go-Go’s, rapper Lil’ Kim, Jewel and country singer Chuck Wicks.
The entertainment crowd includes Nancy O’Dell of Access Hollywood, Steve O of Jackass and Wildboyz fame, Reality TV star Denise Richards, comedian David Alan Grier and actor Gilles Marini from the Sex and the City film.
Rounding out the field of thirteen are 17-year-old Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, former New York Giant and Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor and rodeo star Ty Murray.
Producers of the show has introduced a bit of a twist and have invited several couples to participate. Wicks is the boyfriend of professional dancer Julianne Hough and the pair will compete together. Jewel and her husband Ty Murray will compete against each other, as will newly engaged professional dancers Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff.
The new season airs on March 9 with hosts Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris at the helm. Returning judges are Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.
Check out the two rookie pro’s here – both alumni of So You Think You Can Dance.
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