Dancing with the Stars fans: Get your DVRs fired up! The sixth season of ABC’s hit reality show is set to premiere on March 17th at 8 PM. Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris return as co-hosts, while Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba and Len Goodman will reprise their roles as competition judges. So which celebs will cut the Spring 2008 ballroom’s rug?
Comedian, actor and radio host Adam Carolla will hit the floor with two-time Dancing with the Stars professional champ Julianne Hough. The 43-year old Carolla served a 10-year stint co-hosting the radio program Loveline with Dr. Drew Pinsky, and also worked with friend Jimmy Kimmel on The Man Show. He currently hosts the popular radio program The Adam Carolla Show.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Carolla
Two-time Dancing with the Stars professional champion Cheryl Burke will strut her stuff with international film star Cristian de la Fuente. The Chilean actor, 33, holds a pilot’s license and has appeared in several programs including CSI: Miami and In Plain Sight.
http://www.tv.com/cristian-de-la-fuente/person/1573/summary.html?q=&tag;=search_results;title;1
Actress Shannon Elizabeth, alumna of the silver screen hits American Pie and Scary Movie, will be paired with professional dancer Derek Hough. The 34-year old Elizabeth has a strong interest in Poker and has participated in the annual World Series of Poker held in Las Vegas.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shannon_Elizabeth
Professional dancer Anna Trebunskaya, former partner of season two runner-up Jerry Rice, returns this season as the match for actor Steve Guttenberg. Guttenberg, 49, has appeared in numerous movies, most notably the wildly popular Three Men and a Baby and Police Academy films. In addition to acting, Guttenberg is also involved with charity work.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Guttenberg
Actor and R&B; star Mario will hit the floor with season three professional runner-up Karina Smirnoff. The youngest competitor on Dancing with the Stars this season at age 21, the Baltimore native has produced four albums, and starred in the 2006 film Step Up.
http://www.mario2u.com/biography
Actress Marlee Matlin will be paired with Dancing with the Stars professional newcomer Fabian Sanchez. Matlin, 42, won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 1986 movie Children of a Lesser God. The hearing-impaired actress and author has also appeared in numerous popular television shows, and is the mother of four young children.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlee_Matlin
Season four pro runner-up Kym Johnson will strut her stuff with 52-year old Illusionist Penn Jillette, half of the famous Penn and Teller duo. He has also guest-starred in numerous television shows including Friends and The Drew Carey Show.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penn_Jilette
Actress Priscilla Presley, former wife of music icon Elvis Presley, will appear alongside professional dancer Louis Van Amstel. The 62-year old Presley appeared in several television programs including the 1980s superhit Dallas, and has been involved with the development and creation of several products, including four different fragrances. Presley will be the oldest competitor this season.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priscilla_Presley
Professional dancer Jonathan Roberts, partner of last season’s third-place winner Marie Osmond, will dance with tennis legend Monica Seles. The 34-year old won nine Grand Slams, and 59 total titles over the course of her career.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monica_Seles
NFL star Jason Taylor will show off his dancing chops alongside perennial Dancing with the Stars professional Edyta Sliwinska. Thirty-three year old Taylor, a defensive end for the Miami Dolphins, has enjoyed a successful football career, garnering awards such as the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2007 and AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Taylor_%28American_football%29
Actress Marissa Jaret Winokur will be paired with professional dancer Tony Dovolani. Winokur, 35, has appeared in several television shows, but is best known as the Tony Award Winner for Best Actress for her performance in the hit musical Hairspray.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marissa_Jaret_Winokur
Olympic medalist Kristi Yamaguchi will dance with professional Mark Ballas, whose surprisingly early exit from last season’s competition was a point of much controversy among fans. The 36-year old figure skater won several titles, including the gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristi_Yamaguchi
Be sure to tune in to Dancing with the Stars on March 17th to pick your favorites!
