Dancing with the Stars reveals new talent

Dancing with the Stars has just come out with this season's joke fodder.

"The eleven contestants, as announced today by ABC:

*Tucker Carlson, MSNBC anchor
*Monique Coleman, actress
*Sara Evans, country music singer
*Willa Ford, singer
*Vivica A. Fox, actress
*Harry Hamlin, actor
*Joe Lawrence, actor
*Mario Lopez, actor and TV host
*Shanna Moakler, beauty contestant, actress, model
*Emmitt Smith, former NFL running back
*Jerry Springer, TV host"

It's a pretty good mix, but I'm relieved to see their decision to stick with the traditional Breakfast Club archetypes.

The Princess
The Brain (though in truth, "uncool" is a more accurate adjective than brainy)
The Basketcase
The Athlete
The Criminal (a lightweight, but he was the tough guy on "Saved By The Bell")

One interesting note is ABC's decision to include Carlson, an anchor on MSNBC. Usually these shows don't like to promote other networks' stars, but in this case I guess they're sure enough that he'll embarrass himself, his loved ones, and anyone who has ever been connected to him enough to make it worthwhile.

Full Dancecard for ABC Reality Show [broadcastingcable.com]

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