Which former politician will be on the television show Dancing with the Stars as a contestant?
Former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay will join 15 celebrities from the worlds of entertainment and sports in kicking up their heels on the new season of “Dancing With the Stars. Other hopefuls include entertainer Donny Osmond; singers Mya, Macy Gray and Aaron Carter; actors Melissa Joan Hart, Debi Mazar and Ashley Hamilton (son of George); models Joanna Krupa and Kathy Ireland; reality stars Kelly Osbourne and Mark Dacascos (“the Chairman” on Food Network’s “Iron Chef America”); mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell; professional snowboarder Louie Vito; Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin; former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin and the 62-year-old former congressman from Texas. The contestants were announced on Monday’s “Good Morning America” by “Dancing” host Tom Bergeron. He also unveiled a new competitive twist. “In the middle of our season, over three weeks, we’re going to have double eliminations,” said Bergeron. “We’ll lose about half of our cast within that period. I
New Dancing Stars Announced Season 9 of “Dancing with the Stars” begins September 21st and promises to shake up the competition with the largest cast ever. In other changes, there will be 3 weeks of “double eliminations” as well as a series of new dances added to the mix. So, without further waiting, … here is the cast of celebrities for Season 9 of “Dancing with the Stars”: Kathy Ireland: The model to grace the cover of the most widely sold issue of the Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Edition. Will she be a model dancer as well? Macy Gray: This R & B artist is a multiple Grammy winner who continues the tradition of musicians taking to the dance floor. Can she translate her soulful sound, to soulful moves? Melissa Joan Hart: Known by all as “Sabrina: The Teenage Witch,” Melissa will try to cast her spell on the dancing judges. Mya: This Grammy winning singer comes to the competition with some dance experience… but NOT in ballroom. Will it help her? Ashley Hamilton: Following in the fo
