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Donny Osmond, Melissa Joan Hart and Tom DeLay are among the 16 new celebrities who will hit the parquet on Season 9 of Dancing with the Stars in the show's largest cast ever.

Making the announcement on Good Morning America, host Tom Bergeron revealed the 16 stars and a twist: In the middle of the season, there will be three double eliminations back to back.

In addition, four new dances will be introduced: the Bolero, the Charleston, the Two Step and the Lambada.

Here are the 16 stars of Season 9:
1. Kathy Ireland, supermodel, author and fashion CEO of Kathy Ireland Worldwide
2. Macy Gray, Grammy-winning singer
3. Melissa Joan Hart, actress and one of the stars on our wish list
4. Mya, R&B singer and actress
5. Ashley Hamilton, actor-comedian and son of Season 2's George Hamilton
6. Michael Irvin, ex-NFL wide receiver
7. Mark Dacascos, The Chairman on Iron Chef America
8. Donny Osmond, entertainer and brother of Season 5's Marie Osmond
9. Kelly Osbourne, singer and daughter of Ozzy Osbourne
10. Debi Mazar, Entourage star
11. Chuck Liddell, light heavyweight champion
12. Natalie Coughlin, 11-time Olympic medalist in swimming
13. Joanna Krupa, model; most recently seen on ABC's The Superstars
14. Louie Vito, snowboarder
15. Aaron Carter, singer and brother of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter
16. Tom DeLay, former House majority leader

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Pro pairings will be announced Aug. 24. Season 9 kicks off Monday, Sept. 21, at 8/7c. What do you think of the new recruits?

For those of us on the East Coast, a reminder not to spill the beans on the results in the title of your post......so those on the left coast can enjoy it

I don't know about you but this may be my last season watching this show. The celebrities just don't have the pizzazz and Len's judging is atrocious. How could Kelly's stiff dance score higher than Mya's? Why should he hold Mya to a higher standard instead of the producers getting everyone at the same skill level? The groups should dance the same dance so there will be a fair comparison. Oh, well.

I was a little unhappy that Lacey and Mark were knocked off tonight, but have to admit that Aaron's jives, both last night and tonight were very very good.
What do you think?

..BUT WHO IS GOING HOME TONIGHT....????

they have the best dancers left. my bet is either michael or kelly.

they are getting down to the nitty gritty now.

derek and his partner are staying for sure.
miya and her partener are up there too.
aaron is looking good also.
the chef and his partner knocked it out.
donny will surely be in the top three.
i am missing a couple i will have to go back and check the line up.

WHATTA THINK AND WHO DO YOU LIKE THAT IS LEFT IN THE EIGHT COUPLESq

melissa finally gone...
louie is gone...
michael hanging in there by a thin thread...

no brainer we know who is going next week.

slept through the show..missed michael's sambo that was supposed to save him from elimination...did not know louie dropped his partner twice...
melissa should have gone long time ago..IMHO

is it me or is this season boring????

Surely this week it will be Michael Irwin!! Or, cute little Louie.

What do you think?

Does anyone else in this group watch "Brothers & Sisters" on Sunday nights? Giles is on there now & he's still as HOT as ever. Was in a tight swimsuit last night! WooHoo!! He also had a chance to use what he learned on Dancing With The Stars, too.

Nigel Lythgoe Confirms Mia Michael's Departure From 'So You Think You Can Dance'
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I always look forward to whatever she choreographs. She will be missed.

I loved it! What fun! Donny Osmond just doesn't age, does he? and Mark with the long hair looked great. It was definitely a HAPPY DANCE!!!!