It’s almost time for Dancing with the Stars’ ninth season. And sixteen celebrities have signed on to do the ABC show, which premieres Monday, Sept. 21.
The Dancing lineup was was announced on Good Morning America this morning.
The most talked about contestant so far?? Former House of Representatives Majority Leader Tom DeLay.
“He’s a fairly divisive figure in as much as Democrats will probably be hoping he fails and Republicans will probably be melting down the phones to keep him in,” producer Conrad Green admits. “I love that kind of level of engagement. Tom loves dancing. He dances with his wife. He watches Dancing with the Stars religiously. For him it was a no brainer, but for us it was an absolute shock.”
Professional dancer/celebrity pairings will be announced on August 24th.
Now, for the complete cast for Dancing:
Aaron Carter, singer, younger brother of BSB Nick Carter
Ashley Hamilton, actor, comedian, singer-songwriter
Chuck Liddell, ultimate fighting champ
Debi Mazar, actress
Donny Osmond, singer, actor
Joanna Krupa, model and actress
Kathy Ireland, former supermodel
Kelly Osbourne, reality star, daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne
Louie Vito, snowboarder
Macy Gray, singer
Mark Dacascos, Iron Chef personality
Melissa Joan Hart, actress
Michael Irvin, former Dallas Cowboy
Mya, singer
Natalie Coughlin, U.S. Olympic swimmer
Tom DeLay, former Republican congressman