February 19, 2008

Sixth Season 'Dancing' Cast Announced!

Posted by Extra Staff on February 19, 2008 12:14 PM


The "Dancing" phenomenon is back!

An Oscar-winner, a magician, the King's former queen and a handful of athletes are just a few of the celebrities who have signed on for "Dancing with the Stars."

The sixth season lineup includes Elvis Presley's ex Priscilla, deaf actress Marlee Matlin and Penn Jillette.

The full list:

Female Contestants
Kristi Yamaguchi: Olympic skater
Marlee Matlin: Actress
Marissa Jaret Winokur: Actress
Monica Seles: Tennis pro
Shannon Elizabeth: Actress
Priscilla Presley: Actress

Male Contestants
Christian De La Fuente: Telenovela star
Penn Jillette: magician
Adam Corolla: radio personality
Steve Guttenberg: actor
Mario: R&B singer
Jason Taylor: NFL player

Among the most notable of the lineup this year is Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin, who is almost completely deaf.

Matlin, known for her dramatic roles and her current run on Showtime’s “The L Word,” told USA Today that dancing will hopefully let her fans see a her softer side, while boosting the image for the hearing-impaired.

“Seeing as I haven’t let it affect my acting, I don’t think I’ll have more difficulty than other cast members,” she said. “You try to imagine what is like when you can’t hear the music. I’ll let my partner be the music.”

For the show, Matlin will use digital hearing aids to help her interpret different sounds, reports USA Today.

Her longtime producing partner and interpreter, Jack Jason, described Matlin’s hearing, explaining, “Imagine yourself in the shower with the door closed and you can kind of hear the stereo in the next room at a reduced volume.”


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On 26 Feb 2008, Bernie wrote:

Julia Lewis-Dreyfus would be fun. Remember the Seinfield dance episode!
 
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On 23 Feb 2008, Chris wrote:

I’m sooo excited that Kristi’s on this season! I can’t wait!
So Here’s my list of people I would love to see in the next season:

~Men~
1.Mike Modano (Willa Ford’s husband and NHL hockey player)
2.Adrian Pasdar (Heroes)
3.Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes)
4.Joshua Jackson (Mighty Ducks/Dawson’s Creek)
5.Mark Harmon (NCIS)
6.Chad Michael Murry (One Tree Hill)

~Women~
1.Tyra Banks
2.Ellen Degeneres
3.Miley Cyrus
4.Mandy Moore
5.Katie Holmes
6.Susan Dey (Partridge Family)
7.Chelsey Clinton
 
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On 22 Feb 2008, upper bunk wrote:

I agree with Rachel Ray!

Also, how about Cesar Milian the dog whisperer? He’s very athletic and good looking too, I bet he’d be great.
 
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On 22 Feb 2008, tealeaf wrote:

Patrick Dempsey
Katherine Heigl
America Ferrara
The guys from Myth Busters!!
Rachael Ray
 
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On 22 Feb 2008, D wrote:

I was glad to see a lot of posts for Marilu Henner, great actress and author. She’s been on broadway but never a dancer (only time I’ve seen her connected to dance was as a “host” for a competition). Would love to see her dance!
 
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On 21 Feb 2008, mary beth wrote:

What about Marilu Henner and Tony Danza. HOW MUCH FUN WOULD THAT BE ?????

 
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On 21 Feb 2008, Z.R wrote:

That’s seem that is going to be a good dancing with the stars this year, even with the sexiest man Christian De La Fuente, I cant wait, I love watching dancing with the stars.
 
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On 21 Feb 2008, Nancy wrote:

I agree with the recommendation of Marilu Henner. I think her personality and gusto would be wonderful for DWTS.

 
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On 21 Feb 2008, darla wrote:

For this season i am excited to see
singer MARIO. good luck!!!
 
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On 21 Feb 2008, Cindy Raschke wrote:

I would love to see Marilu Henner on DWTS. She has so much energy and spark. I know she would be fabulous on the dance floor and viewers would be glued to their television watching her.

For women:
Marilu Henner
Jada Pinkett Smith
Marilu Henner
Whoopie Goldberg
Marilu Henner

For the men:
Will Smith
Enrique Iglesias
Jay Leno
Ricky Martin
Marc Anthony
 
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On 21 Feb 2008, Krissy wrote:

I agree with the recommendation of Marilu Henner. She would be AMAZING on that show! She’s got so much energy and style!!!
 
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On 21 Feb 2008, Evi wrote:

Marilu Henner, Carol Alt, Jennie Finch or Lennox Lewis would all be interesting. They’re great on Celebrity Apprentice and I can imagine they’d be appealing dancing partners.

Marilu Henner looks just fantastic and is in such great shape. She’d probably be one heck of a dancer.

 
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On 20 Feb 2008, Bev wrote:

I would love to see Marilu Henner in DWTS. I have enjoyed her performance on Celebrity Apprentice and would start watching DWTS if she were competing.
 
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On 20 Feb 2008, Millie wrote:

I vote for Marilu Henner to be on the next season of DWTS.
 
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On 20 Feb 2008, mary beth wrote:

Marilu is so fantastic on Celebrity Apprentice. She’s inspiring in so many ways. I haven’t been watching DWTS but most definitely will watch if Marilu is on !!
 
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On 20 Feb 2008, Jan B wrote:

When will they get Marilu Henner on DWTS?? She would be fantastic!
 
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On 20 Feb 2008, Walter S. wrote:

I think it would have been nice to have:

Reba McEntyre & Rachael Welsh on this year’s show.
 
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On 20 Feb 2008, darla wrote:

I think the men for next season:

1.wentworth miller
2.george clooney
3.tom brady
4.tom hanks
5.josh harnett
6.jude law
 
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On 20 Feb 2008, Genine wrote:

I would like to see
Janet Jackson
Jada or Will Smith
Venus or Serena Williams
Beyonce
Usher would be great
 
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On 20 Feb 2008, Melissa wrote:

I think for the men
1. Regis Philbin
2. David Letterman
3. Eric Martsolf (Passions)
4. John Stamos (ER)

I think for the woman
1. Kelly Ripa
2. Ellen Degeneres
3. Eva La Rue (CSI Miami)
4. Michelle Strafford (Y&R)
 
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