Official Dancing With the Stars: Season 17

[Imzadi]

It was announced on GMA this morning.

Appropriate voting links below, so we have this first post to use as reference though the season.


The Season 17 premiere was Monday, Sept 16 at 8pm (EDT). It is just ONE night starting this season. Mondays only, no Tuesdays.


The Official Cast is:

"Snooki"/ Nicole Polizzi - reality TV star, "Jersey Shore"
Keyshawn Johnson - NFL football player
Valerie Harper - "Rhoda"
Brant Daugherty - Disney star
Christina Milian - actress, singer, songwriter
Bill Nye - the Science Guy
Elizabeth Berkley - "CSI" and "Showgirls" movie stripper/dancer
Corbin Bleu - "High School Musical"
Amber Riley - "Glee"
Bill Engvall - comedian
Jack Osbourne - Ozzie & Sharon Osbourne's son
Leah Remini - "The King of Queens"


The Stars with their Pro Dancers:

Snooki & Sasha Farber (newbie pro dancer)
KeyShawn & Sharna Burgess
Valerie Harper & Tristan MacManus
Brant Daugherty & Peta Murgatroyd
Christina Milian & Mark Ballas
Bill Nye & Tyne Stecklein (newbie pro dancer)
Elizabeth Berkley & Val Chmerkovskiy
Corbin Bleu & Karina Smirnoff
Amber Riley & Derek Hough
Bill Engvall & Emma Slater (newbie pro dancer)
Jack Osbourne & Cheryl Burke
Leah Remini & Tony Dovolani



Phone numbers to vote for your favorite contestants are:
1-800-868-34_ _ (Insert numbers below for the last 2 digits)

02-- Jack Osbourne & Cheryl
06-- Corbin Bleu & Karina
07-- Amber Riley & Derek



To vote online (up till 8pm ET (5pm PT) the next day.) Go to:
http://vote-e.abc.go.com/shows/dancing-with-the-stars/vote/1a2596f1-5859-44c0-b798-7ee41116a275

Or: http://apps.facebook.com/votedwts


The new rules for how this season will be:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=49590409&postcount=97


FYI:

Wiki leader board standings after dancing on Mondays:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_with_the_Stars_%28U.S._season_17%29


History about Anna - http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=46293821&postcount=266

Plus: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=46632666&postcount=995


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[Imzadi]

Here we go!

 

[JennaDeeDooDah]

My guesses:

Snookie Politzi - Mark
Keeshawn Johnson - Cheryl
Valerie Harper - Tristan
Brant Daughtery - Karina
Christina Milan -
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Elizabeth Berkley -Val
Corbin Bleu - Peta
Amber Reiley - Derek
Bill Engvall -
Jack Osbourne - Lindsay
Leah Remini - Tony


Don't remember which other pros are going to be on the show.

 

[PrincessNancy96]

Wasn't Elizabeth B... also on Saved by the Bell way back in the day?? Gosh, that makes me old that I remember that!

Of course my DS17 was singing the theme song to Bill Nye the Science Guy!

 

[Imzadi]

Okay, the whole cast is up in the first post with their pro dancers. I'll correct any typos later. And I'll add the voting phone numbers when the show starts in 2 weeks.

 

[Meriweather]

I love Tristan. The poor guy just can't get a break. I love Valerie Harper too, but she can't be around that long.

I am going on a DWTS at sea cruise in January and Tristan and Kym are going to be on it....so excited!

 

[Imzadi]

I love Tristan. The poor guy just can't get a break. I love Valerie Harper too, but she can't be around that long.

What about poor Tony!?! At least he won't get an earful of trying to be recruited for Scientology.

 

[JennaDeeDooDah]

Wasn't Elizabeth B... also on Saved by the Bell way back in the day?? Gosh, that makes me old that I remember that!

Of course my DS17 was singing the theme song to Bill Nye the Science Guy!

She was. It's going to be a little reunion with Elizabeth and Leah!

 

[AustinTink]

Hi guys!

Pretty good line up, I think. Bill Nye the Science Guy was a surprise. I let out an "awwww" when they announced his name. Gotta love Bill Nye!

 

[wiigirl]

Following along....

 

[niftywench]

i might actually watch this season!! WOO BILL NYE!

 

[Mazel]

Why is the cast always the worst kept secret. It was revealed days ago. Usually we watch, didn't really watch last season. May watch this season just for Valerie Harper. You gotta love Rhoda.

 

[Sefransky0123]

So there's bill Nye, the star of the universe of energy, and Corbin bleu, who did that celebrate you song for the Disney commercials a few years back....pretty cool.

 

[Arielle22]

I am disappointed that there are 3 new pros. I was hoping some more old pros would return.

 

[Amy]

Sounds like an interesting season! I love Bill Nye! Wonder how old he is? Valerie Harper is this season's "awww" celebrity (sort of like Dorothy Hammill). While I love her, she won't get very far. I feel bad for Tristan - I wish he would get someone with a decent chance of making it to the finals.

 

[Meriweather]

What about poor Tony!?! At least he won't get an earful of trying to be recruited for Scientology.

I agree......he has been there a long time and still doesn't get good people.
How do they decide? I wish it was just always a random draw.

 

[Imzadi]

I agree......he has been there a long time and still doesn't get good people.
How do they decide? I wish it was just always a random draw.

I thought for sure Derek would get Elizabeth Berkley. But, I guess she's too tall for him.

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Haven't watched for quite a few seasons, but I will for Bill Nye!!!!

 

[momjeeps]

Looking forward to it!

 

[ThereAndBackAgain]

I'm going to watch it this year for Bill Nye the science guy.