heres the names of who is going to be on the show as per the AP



LOS ANGELES (AP) — Priscilla Presley, Kristi Yamaguchi and Adam Carolla are catching dance fever.

They are among the dozen celebrities who have signed on to compete on the next season of "Dancing With the Stars."

The other contestants include actors Marlee Matlin, Shannon Elizabeth and Steve Guttenberg; tennis champion Monica Seles, magician Penn Jillette, R&B singer Mario and Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor, ABC announced Monday night.

Rounding out the cast will be television actors Cristian De La Fuente and Marissa Jaret Winokur.

The dancing competition is set to begin with a live performance on March 17, ABC said

Priscilla Presley Takes on 'DWS'

The prospect of participating in a sport she adores prompted actress Priscilla Presley to join the upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars."

"I'm dancing because I, first of all, love dancing," she said on "Good Morning America" today. "There's a little dancing in all of us."

Yet she hasn't overlooked the physical benefits of the pastime and looks forward to attaining a leaner physique like so many of the show's previous contestants.

"I could go for the toning," she said.

Presley was one of the twelve celebrities, six men and six women, tapped to participate for the show's sixth season, which begins March 25.


The five women competing against Presley will be: skater and gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi; tennis great Monica Seles; "American Pie" actress Shannon Elizabeth; 1986 Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin; and Tony-award winning Marissa Jaret Winokur.

Representing the men are: Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor; actor Steve Guttenberg; radio show host Adam Carolla; R&B singer Mario; comic and magician Penn Jillette; and South American actor Cristian de la Fuente.

Presley said she spoke with stars who competed in previous seasons and they only had good things to say about their experience, which helped her commit to the show.

"Everyone that I talked to said they all want to do it again," she said.

Deaf Actress to 'Dance With the Stars'Presley, known internationally for her marriage to rock-and-roll icon Elvis Presley, did not wait to get a leg up on the competition. Her coach and partner Louis Van Amstel said the two already have practiced. He said he was impressed with her performance.

"We met two days ago. We did a little bit of foxtrot. She's going to be a surprise," he said. "I'm so excited. I mean come on, it's Priscilla Presley."

The mother of the King's only child has a history of dance.

"I danced a little. I took jazz, which is completely different from ballroom dancing," Presley said. She added that she also had some ballet experience. "There's a little dancing in all of us."

But that won't necessarily benefit her. Last year, the audience was stunned to see fan-favorite Sabrina Bryan get eliminated early in the competition.

Presley does have one rule about participating. She won't dance to any Elvis songs.

"I just don't really think that would be appropriate," she said.

"The five women competing against Presley will be: skater and gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi; tennis great Monica Seles; "American Pie" actress Shannon Elizabeth; 1986 Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin; and Tony-award winning Marissa Jaret Winokur.

Representing the men are: Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor; actor Steve Guttenberg; radio show host Adam Carolla; R&B singer Mario; comic and magician Penn Jillette; and South American actor Cristian de la Fuente."
thanks for the info but, one question - are these other people very well known in the states? Cuz I only know Guttenberg and of course Cilla, and I'm maybe prejudiced, but I think a PRESLEY is too big for such context I'm taking my words back if those other people are really popular over there It's just that the Presley name means the world to me, even the name itself is too big to be in comparison to someone else

with Yamaguchi in the contest....eerrr.. GOD HELP OTHERS!!!..LOL

Thinking that Mario dude is not fair! He already seems like a dancer. Good luck Pricilla!!