Dancing With The Stars, Season 13

[Ed]

Once upon a time in a galaxy far, far away, I used to enjoy DWTS.

The contestants for the new season have been announced.

Chaz Bono ?????

Nancy Grace ?????


I had to look at the date on the announcement to make sure it wasn't an April Fools Day prank.

Excuse me; I've got to go delete DWTS from the DVR's timers.

[VWL Mom]

Totally agree. What a disappointment!

[Melanie]

Full cast list:


• Ricki Lake, 42, actress and talk-show host

• Ron Artest, 31, NBA star

• Kristin Cavallari, 24, former star of Laguna Beach and The Hills

• Chynna Phillips, 43, pop singer

• David Arquette, 39, actor

• Carson Kressley, 41, TV personality and style expert

• Nancy Grace, 51, HLN host and legal commentator

• J.R. Martinez, 28, Army vet and All My Children star

• Hope Solo, U.S. soccer player

• Rob Kardashian, 24, Keeping Up With the Kardashians star

• Elisabetta Canalis, 32, Italian actress and, not that it matters, George Clooney's ex-girlfriend

• Chaz Bono, 42, author and star of Becoming Chaz, son of Cher and Sonny Bono

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

Yeah, its a little weird.....

[Lynn J Mc]

Totally agree. ABC is losing me.

[Melanie]

I like Chynna Phillips, as I used to be a big Wilson Phillips fan, and wish she'd get paired with Maks. BUT, I seem to recall him tweeting earlier in the summer that he'd love for Hope Solo to come on the show, so I'm guessing that's a pairing there.

Derek is going to be back this season. What a HOOT if they put him with Nancy Grace! But we know the PTB would never do that to their golden boy. He'll get Elisabetta Canalis or Kristen Cavallari.

Yes, some of the 'stars' are lacking this season, but no more so than some of the other past seasons, IMO.

[JanetMegan]

I don't even watch the show and I was slightly revolted at the cast list...

[TheDuckRocks]

I was not planning on watching again this season, but I love Carson Kressly so I'll be tuned in the first week to see how he does.

[MNNHFLTX]

I actually thought it was an interesting cast list, compared to other years. I might watch just to see J.R. Martinez--he's a great guy and a good actor. I was wondering what he was going to be doing, now that All My Children is coming to a close.

[Christine]

I'm out

[MNNHFLTX]

I know who Ed is expressing disbelief about, but just curious--who else on this list is everyone put off by? I just don't see it as being any more unusual than in seasons past.

[Melanie]

Pairs revealed this morning:

Ricki Lake - Derek Hough

Ron Artest - Peta Murgatroyd

Kristin Cavallari - Mark Ballas

Chynna Phillips - Tony Dovolani

David Arquette - Kym Johnson

Carson Kressley - Anna Trebunskaya

Nancy Grace - Tristan McManus

J.R. Martinez - Karina Smirnoff

Hope Solo - Maksim Chmerkovskly

Rob Kardashian - Cheryl Burke

Elisabetta Canalis - Val Chmerkovskly

Chaz Bono - Lacey Schwimmer

[Christine]

To me it's not nearly the star studded cast- used to you didn't have to read the description- you just knew the names. Yawn

[MNNHFLTX]

To me it's not nearly the star studded cast- used to you didn't have to read the description- you just knew the names. Yawn

See, I knew all the names, except for Ron Artest and Kristin Cavallari. I'm not a fan of all of them (Rob Kardashian--yuck!), but that's no different than any other season. Anyway, I will probably watch, at least initially, and we'll see what happens.

[Melanie]

I'm anxious to see Maks' brother Val. To me, sometimes it's more about the pro than the 'star'.

[Paradise Pier Pinocchio]

What is the big draw for this show anyhow?
Isn't the point to watch someone who isn't a dancer learn to dance?

Honestly not a fan here so the cast doesn't really matter to me.

Thumbs up for Chynna and Chaz though!

Just for the record I have never watched a single episode of DWTS.
I'll stick to seeing the highlights on the View.

[MissMaryPoppins]

I watched Dancing with the stars once during the first season and never again. When I saw this list for the season the two names I saw that made me roll my eyes were Nancy Grace and Rob Kardashian. I don't understand why people are so fascinated by the Kardashians. They're not likable, interesting, or talented and in my opinion don't deserve any of the attention they get. What I liked about the show when I watched it was how everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves with their dancing and I just don't see Nancy Grace being this way. To me she seems to have no sense of humor and is way too serious. Maybe she'll loosen up and have some fun. I see her turning out like Kate Gosselin though. Not taking any of her partner's advice, not trying, and being witchy.

[Niecyboo]

I really enjoyed last night's show! I was really looking forward to JR Martinez, and he didn't disappoint. I was also touched by David Arquette. There were several others I liked as well, but I am guessing Mac's younger brother will be going home tonight. His Star just doesn't have the fan base and I thought she seemed stiff both on and off the dance floor.

[coloradowendyl]

Val's partner, Elisabetti speaks limited english and my guess is that she does not understand everything that is being said. If you watched her face on Monday and last night when she was in front of the judges and Tom, she looked very confused most of the time.

There was an article about her on the internet and while she is not known here for much other than being George Clooney's ex, it also talked about how she is hoping to improve her English skills to stay in the states and work.

[Melanie]

The right person went home this week. I'm disappointed the male 'sports' person this year wasn't more appealing. I usually really enjoy them.

Return of the Hough? But, I will say Mark is becoming more annoying by the day. I watched just him the other night and tuned out Kristen, and he really does seem to showcase himself more than the other pros.

I loved Chynna, David and JR! I think Hope will improve. And my goodness, did I love Travis!! I know he won't be around long, so I sure hope he returns in the spring with a dancer who has potential.