"Dancing With the Stars" kicks off season 12

(CBS/AP) The range of performances was good (Kirstie Alley surprised) to downright bad (Mike Catherwood, Wendy Williams and Chris Jericho: Ugh) as the 12th season of "Dancing With the Stars" is under way.

The hit ABC show began its latest season Monday with performances by its new cast of 11 stars. Actor Ralph Macchio was the night's top scorer with 24 points out of 30. Kirstie Alley came in second place with 23 points.

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Radio host Mike Catherwood finished last with 13 points. Talk-show host Wendy Williams did one point better.

The other contestants are actress Chelsea Kane, singer Romeo, reality star Kendra Wilkinson, model Petra Nemcova and athletes Sugar Ray Leonard, Hines Ward and Chris Jericho.

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All will dance again on March 28. One contestant will be eliminated from the show on March 29.