With just two weeks to go before ABC officially announces the cast for Season 14 of Dancing with the Stars, the rumors are flying and some of them are really out there.
Reality stars are always a safe bet and we’re heard that Taylor Armstrong of Real Housewives fame and Jersey Shore celeb Jenni JWoww Farley are among those on the short list.
Recently retired morning talk show host Regis Philbin is a no-brainer. The show always brings in an octogenarian and he qualifies, having turned 80 last fall.
A co-host on The View, Sherri Shepherd, was previously approached but her wedding got in the way. Now that her nups are last year’s news, it is a good bet that she’ll be strapping on her dancing shoes.
Athletes under consideration include NFLers Tim Tebow and Victor Cruz.
Kitchen maven Paula Deen recently took a media hit after revealing that she has hidden her Type II Diabetes for several years. A stint on the show might be just what the doctor ordered.
Veteran country singer Dolly Parton has turned down the opportunity previously but with a new film under her belt this could be her season to shake a leg.
The most compelling rumors suggest that former presidential candidates Herman Cain and Michele Bachmann have both been tapped to appear on the prime time dance competition.
The big DWTS cast reveal will take place on Good Morning America on Feb. 28. After four weeks of training the newly assembled cast and their pro partners will take the dance floor for the season premiere on March 19, 2012.
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