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By YVONNE VILLAREAL
The “Dancing With the Stars” pairings were announced Wednesday during “Good Morning America.”
We know you’re still coming to terms with the selection of Nancy Grace, George Clooney’s ex and others, but here are the professional dancers who will attempt to make the new cast of celebrities appear capable of rhythm.
• Nancy Grace will cha-cha-cha with Irish dancer Tristan MacManus, who’s making his debut on the show this season.
• Chaz Bono will pair up with Lacey Schwimmer, who last danced with Mike Catherwood.
• Soccer player Hope Solo will strut the stage with professional strutter Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who partnered last season with Kirstie Alley.
• “All My Children” actor and military veteran J.R. Martinez has been paired with Karina Smirnoff, who has previously danced with Mario Lopez, “Jersey Shore” star The Situation and, most recently, Ralph Macchio.
• The forgotten Kardashian, Rob, will rumba with two-time champion Cheryl Burke, who last teamed up with pro wrestler Chris Jericho.
• Chynna Phillips will shimmy with Tony Dovolani, who previously partnered with Wendy Williams.
• Ron “Metta World Peace” Artest will move his hips with Peta Murgatroyd, who also makes her debut as a professional partner.
• Carson Kressley will dance with Anna Trebunskaya, who was eliminated in Week 3 last season with partner Sugar Ray Leonard.
• Former talk show host Ricki Lake is getting Season 11 winner Jennifer Grey’s seconds, teaming up with three-time champ Derek Hough.
• George Clooney’s former gal pal Elisabetta Canalis is paired with Maksim’s brother Val Chmerkovskiy, who has previously appeared on the show in dance numbers.
• David Arquette will dance with Kym Johnson, whose last partner, Hines Ward, received the coveted mirrorball trophy.
• Kristin Cavallari is keeping it in the reality family, teaming with Mark Ballas, whose past partners include Audrina Patridge.
I am sooo excited to see Chaz Bono on DWTS. I will definitely be watching every show to show my support and love for him. Can’t wait to watch!!
I so do admire Nancy Grace.She does so much for victims.God blessyou Nancy.I will so be watching and rooting for you.
Nancy, I am SO excited that you are on DWTS. You are so beautiful and brillant and I KNOW that you will be GREAT!!! You will certainly have my, my friends and my familys’ votes. I taught ballroom from 19 to 62, age is not a factor!!! Unless you’re 100 or older!!! My only advice is ‘let your partner lead’”!! Cannot wait to see you dance. My husband and I love you. Good luck. You go girl!!!!
I can’t wait! Go Nancy! Im with you!XO
You are the disgusting one. How can you spew all this hate? Learn how to spell first! Calling Chaz a fat freak just because he is different than you is pure cowardly! It mist have been tough growing up with a name like Rufus, huh? Maybe that’s why you feel the need to bully. I feel sorry for you! Get an education, learn how to speak, then maybe you can join on a topic you obviously know nothing about.
Jeesh!! Hate much??
I am so glad to see Nancy Grace casted, I just love her. I also think people need to leave Chaz alone, his life is nobody else’s business and he has a right to live it and do as he pleases and I do think he will be an interesting competitor for DWTS. I am eager for the show to get started as I am an avid watcher.