Dancing’s Pro Pairings Announced on GMA

February 19, 2008

The twelve celebrity dancers stepping into the ballroom on season six of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars found out who their professional partners will be on Good Morning America Tuesday.

The announcement was made live on the morning telecast, a day after the celebrity cast was revealed on Monday night’s Dance War finale.

Notably absent from the pro list is fan favorite and two-time finalist Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who confirmed to PEOPLE Saturday that he was taking this season off. New to the cast is Chmerkovskiy’s pal, mambo champion Fabian Sanchez. Returning favorites this season are two-time DWTS champs Cheryl Burke and Julianne Hough, as well as Edyta Sliwinska, the only pro to compete in all six seasons of the show.

Here’s the lineup of who’s paired with whom:

Olympic Gold Medal skater Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas
Actress Priscilla Presley and Louis van Amstel
NFL star Jason Taylor and Edyta Sliwinska
Actor Cristian de la Fuente and Cheryl Burke
R&B singer Mario and Karina Smirnoff (pictured above)
Oscar-Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin and Fabian Sanchez
Illusionist Penn Jillette and Kym Johnson
TV and Radio Personality Adam Carolla and Julianne Hough
Actress Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough
Actress Marissa Jaret Winokur and Tony Dovolani
Former Tennis Champ Monica Seles and Jonathan Roberts
Actor Steve Guttenberg and Anna Trebunskaya

The cast all met for the first time in Chicago on Tuesday to tape a special DWTS-themed episode of Oprah Winfrey’s talk show, which will air on Thursday, Feb. 21. Joining the new cast on Oprah will be previous Dancing winners Kelly Monaco, Drew Lachey, Emmitt Smith and Helio Castroneves.

Dancing’s season six premiere kicks off on March 17. –Monica Rizzo

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Liz February 19th, 2008

Ok so here is what I think, I am kind of upest with the cast,I feel like this year they didn’t really care about who was on the show.On another note poor Julianne I don’t think she will win this year, has anyone ever noticed that once a pro dancer has won more then once they give them a partner that is not so good,I also would like to say Poor Jonathan Roberts I don’t think he has a chance to win this year, and thats to bad because I really like him, but I read somewhere that his partner has NEVER worn heels…..ummm hello?I hope it’s not true because if you have never worn heels then you have signed up for the wrong show,
the only person I feel will do really good will be the girl from hairspray her and maybe mario they are about the only talented people on this season.

well we will have to see!You can tell me i’m wrong or you can agree with me.

Lily February 19th, 2008

I am disappointed with the cast, and will really miss Maks. I may just check out the highlights this year,and can skip Donny Osmond’s commentary, yea!

JoAnn Monday February 19th, 2008

I’m very disappointed on the stars chosen to perform….not very note-worthy….may not watch this one.

freezin in iowa February 19th, 2008

I for one am glad Max isnt gonna be there this time. His ego didnt leave much room on the dance floor for anyone else. I would love to see Lisa Marie Presley, but not too sure about mom. How about Troy Aikman? I guess after Sarah Evans they arent gonna bring in any county music singers. I would love to see if Brad Paisley can dance.

yanira February 19th, 2008

i already have my fave but i just hope they can dance when it comes time to bring it to the dance floor. i wish all of them the best.

Nikki February 19th, 2008

I am a little disappointed with the stars selected, but I am very happy!!!!!! Max is sitting out he said some very cruel things about Marie. Yes she got the sympathy vote and should have been sent home,but Max had no right to say the cruel things he said.

Shirl February 19th, 2008

So glad that Louis is back–he is such a great dancer, as, of course, are all the professional dancers on the show. Good luck to Kym and Edyta– both deserve a break.

Krystyna February 19th, 2008

After last season I am a huge Mark Ballas fan so GOOD LUCK MARK AND KRISTI!!! However I hope to see Sabrina cheering him on on the crowd and maybe a guest performance…!!

tulip February 19th, 2008

I predict Mario as the winner!

Sherry February 19th, 2008

I have to agree. Not liking the line up so much this year. Probably won’t watch much this time around!!

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