"Dancing With The Stars" Cast Announced

(CBS)  A former "Beverly Hills: 90210" star, a Spice Girl, and a Las Vegas legend were among the contestants when this season's "Dancing With The Stars" cast was announced Wednesday on "Good Morning America."

Host Tom Bergeron, judge Carrie Ann Inaba and last season's winner, Apolo Anton Ohno, were on hand to announce the lineup which included actress Jane Seymour.

The actress was on the fence for a while before making her final decision, but support from fans and family convinced her to compete.

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Photos: The New "Dancing" Stars

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"When I talked to some of the fans, they all just said, 'Oh, we'd love it. It would be so great,' " Seymour said. "You know what? My mom is very ill in England and this turns out to be her favorite show ever. So I managed to tell her, ask her what her thoughts were, and in the first words she's spoken since she had her stroke, she said, 'Yes.' I always wanted to dance when I was a little girl. I couldn't give up this opportunity at this point in my life."

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Photos: "Where Are The Dancers Now?"

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This year's 12 contestants are Seymour, super model Albert Reed, Cheetah Girl Sabrina Bryan, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, actress-model Josie Maran, king of Las Vegas Wayne Newton, entertainer Marie Osmond, boxer Floyd Mayweather, Spice Girl Melanie Brown, racing champ Helio Castroneves, actress Jenni Garth, and actor Cameron Mathison.

The show debuts Sept. 24 on ABC with Dolly Parton as the musical guest.

[ralan40]

Yawn, another dancing show..again...
No no no, here''s what to do for a reality show

1) Have a "space camp" competition with formerly convicted celebrities. The winner goes on the next shuttle mission.

2) Put that love triangle astronaught team, Nowak, Shipman, and the boyfriend, on That shuttle mission with the 2 ex-con celebs to do a makeover for the ISS.

3) Put all the friends and family of these 5 in a big house in the Hamptons.

Film everything for an ultimate reality show Hosted by Donald Trump and Rosie O''''donnell.
It can be judged by Judge Judy, Judge Ito, and that guy from the Anna Nicole custudy case. What does the winner get?? who cares, that can all be worked out later.

Call it "SPACE RACE"

But I can bet it would be the highest rated reality show, ever. Thus making the Reality show concept obsolete (thus killing off the concept for good).

My idea is posted here with a time and date, proof that I am the originator of it.
Ha, you scoff, but stranger things have happened....

[whatshop]

Funny how Dancing With The Stars works. Some people are complaining about the lack of Star Power this year. It was one year ago these same people were asking "Who is Apolo Anton Ohno"? I''m anxious to ge to know the new contestants. Let''s Dance!

[deedsy57]

Dancing With The Stars is an ok show, but "So you think you can dance" is much better.

[deedsy57]

oakishpines is always posting that kind of garbage and rambling on and it never has to do with the topic of the news article.

I think they just like seeing their name in print.

[pressenter1]

i can`t wait to see Marie and Jane on DANCING WITH THE STARS. I hope they both kick butt.I want to see their beautiful legs.If my stepdad were still aive,he go head over heels to watch Marie Osmond. Bill was crazy over her.

[likeitis5050]

It''s all for show...entertainment. Not like it''s really a contest that stays true to the rules. It''s fun so long as you don''t forget it is television.

[lblair57]

oakishpines - You have some serious mental problems! What are you talking about? What does "...i was put on this earth to chase naked ignorant kids around for discipline, how bout you..." I suggest you see a doctor - soon!

[lblair57]

briansgirl2 - Where did you come up with Lou Ferrigno? He''s not on the list?

[lil_d3vil]

If Lou Ferrigno were to be on the show it would be no problem as Deaf people "feel" music. Some of the best dancers I know are deaf. Alls they would need to do for the show if he were on was to point a speaker down on the floor and they feel it threw their body tell the rhythm from that.

[briansgirl2]

Lou Ferrigno??? Isn''t he deaf?? How''s he gonna hear the music? Well, I guess if a one legged woman can muddle thru - - - so can a deaf guy! I wonder who''ll be next on their roster of handicap people. I know they are just doing this to keep some spice in the show. I can''t see any other the others being of any interest whatsoever. Go ahead, prove me wrong - - -