‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 12 cast
The wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is in good company with his fellow footballers-turned-dancers. The show has been good to NFL stars, with Emmitt Smith winning and Jerry Rice, Jason Taylor, Chad Ochocinco, Warren Sapp, Lawrence Taylor and Kurt Warner all competing and (some of them) doing well. Maybe Kroy Biermann (from the Atlanta Falcons or “Real Housewives of Atlanta, whichever is your pleasure) was busy? (Gregory Shamus / Getty Images)
By Yvonne Villarreal
ABC just has to maintain its presence at the water cooler. First with the Academy Awards. Then with Charlie Sheen. Now with the “Dancing with the Stars” lineup announcement.
Here are the folks likely to take up your time on Tuesdays and Wednesdays:
The Playboy bunny will add sashaying and shimmying (things we’re sure she’s familiar with) to diaper-changing and other mommyhood duties. And we’ll hear that ever-pleasant laugh in yet another forum. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
The boxing legend has sparred with the best of them. Perhaps
The outspoken radio and TV personality doesnt mince her words. Can she keep her foot out of her mouth long enough to prance around the floor? (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)
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He’s dropped the “Lil’ ” from his name, and now
The former “Karate Kid” will revisit the “wax on, wax off” technique ... only he’ll be using his feet to add some sheen to the dance floor. (Peter Kramer / Associated Press)
The wrestler is ditching the mat for the hardwood. Let’s hope he doesn’t accidentally body-slam his partner. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
The former “Cheers” star -- and Jenny Craig alum -- proved she could take dance instruction from
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The renown model will put those long legs to use this season ... and we can hear Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino now, cursing ABC for not waiting to put him on this season. (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)