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Look at Who's Dancing This Season!
There's a Broadway star. An NFL bruiser. Elvis' ex. An Olympic gold medalist. And an Academy Award-winning actress who happens to be deaf.
Oscar winner Marlee Matlin (Children of a Lesser God) tops the list of names on the new dance card for ABC's Dancing with the Stars, and in doing so takes over from Heather Mills (an amputee) to become the most unlikely person ever to compete on the runaway hit series. Here is the rest of the lineup of hoofers. Season 6 kicks off March 17. — Deborah Starr Seibel
Adam Carolla, 43, comedian/syndicated DJ | Pro partner: Julianne Hough
Cristian de la Fuente, 33, actor (Ugly Betty) | Pro partner: Cheryl Burke
Shannon Elizabeth, 34, actress (American Pie) | Pro partner: Derek Hough
Steve Guttenberg, 49, actor (Three Men and a Baby) | Pro partner: Anna Trebunskaya
Penn Jillette, 52, illusionist | Pro partner: Kym Johnson
Mario, 21, R&B singer | Pro partner: Karina Smirnoff
Marlee Matlin, 42, actress | Pro partner: Newcomer Fabian Sanchez
Priscilla Presley, 62, actress (The Naked Gun) | Pro partner: Louis van Amstel
Monica Seles, 34, former world No. 1 tennis pro | Pro partner: Jonathan Roberts
Jason Taylor, 33, defensive end, Miami Dolphins | Pro partner: Edyta Sliwinska
Marissa Jaret Winokur, 35, actress (Broadway's Hairspray) | Pro partner: Tony Dovolani
Kristi Yamaguchi, 36, figure-skating gold medalist, 1992 Winter Olympics | Pro partner: Mark Ballas
Check out this photo gallery for our take on the new roster of wannabe shufflers.
What's your take on the new lineup? Any early favorites? The stars will meet their pro partners for the first time on Thursday's Oprah.
POLL: Vote for your favorite female and male celeb now.
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• It's Official: Maksim Won't Be Dancing This Season
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Feb 18, 2008 9:43 PM
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I was really hoping the Sean Hayes rumor was true! I love him. I think it is a good line up, but nobody I'm too excited about!
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Feb 18, 2008 9:54 PM
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I love Christian de la Fuente! And Kristi Yamaguchi lives in my town, so that's exciting too. Should be a fun season.
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Feb 18, 2008 9:56 PM
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Per Adam Carolla on his radio show this AM, he is teamed with Julianne Hough. He's also flying out to Chicago to be on Oprah tomorrow.
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Feb 18, 2008 10:02 PM
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PENN JILLETTE!!!! OMG! I'm so excited. I think he'll stand out and be incredibly entertaining. He's my favorite!
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Feb 18, 2008 10:27 PM
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 Are they kidding? My sister-in-law and I were SO hoping for somebody to pull for in this season, but this is what we get. For once, I may have to skip the show.
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Feb 18, 2008 10:42 PM
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My favorite: whoever is Julianne Hough's partner!!!!
And I think Kristi has a fighting chance as well 
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Feb 18, 2008 11:24 PM
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This should be interesting--I'm actually familiar with most of these people. I'm looking forward to seeing Kristi Yamaguchi, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Marlee Matlin--as long as the judges don't comment on her being deaf EVERY TIME SHE DANCES.
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Feb 18, 2008 11:41 PM
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Well, monkey65, you might as well get ready for that, 'cause they probably will. However, I've always loved Marlee Matlin, so I'm still looking forward to seeing what she can do. At least I have heard of about half of these people, unlike last time. Actually I've heard of all of the women except for Marissa Jaret Winokur, but the only men's names I recognize are Steve Guttenberg and Penn Jillette. But that's still better than last time.
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Feb 18, 2008 11:53 PM
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wow i guess i may have to watch this season - rather than just see highlights once in a while. i actually recognize most of the people who are participating (for a change of pace)!
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Feb 18, 2008 11:58 PM
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I know, prplrose (love your name!) but I can always hope. It's probably futile, but I'm hard-headed; don't tell my husband that I actually admitted to it. LOL
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Feb 19, 2008 12:03 AM
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Is it an illusion or did I just see the name Penn Gillette? Who cares about him as a dancer? Let him stay in Vegas what works in Vegas. Just watched "Dance Wars" and thought the entire show/season very entertaining. I don't think Drew made the best MC but the dancers who no one ever heard of were very talented and courageous. I hope they all do well and prosper. On "dancing" we will find out if Priscilla Presley has bigger lips than Lisa Rinna. wow these woman look weird and the king's wife will never look 62 with all the work she has had. What's next for her Nip/Tuck?
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Feb 19, 2008 12:19 AM
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Finally! The resurrection of the career of Steve Guttenberg!
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Feb 19, 2008 12:19 AM
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 Well now what will I do Monday and Tues nights you really need to give us a good line up I'm not impressed at all by this seasons line up come on marrying Elvis dose not make you a star. Please ABC keep true the title of the show DANCING WITH THE STARS I know half the line up so sad...
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Feb 19, 2008 12:23 AM
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Kristi is the clear frontrunner. I already pencil her into the final 3 even without knowing her pro. I hope other stars stand out. I am also excited about Marlee and Marissa.
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Feb 19, 2008 12:26 AM
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