Dancing with the Stars is set to premiere tonight, Sept. 19, entering its 13th season.
The show has gained record-breaking viewers and voters in past years, peaking at 22.5 million viewers in season 12. In comparison, the 2011 Emmy Awards, which aired the night prior to the DWTS season premiere on Sept. 18, only had 12.5 million viewers.
Season 13 promises to be a great one, with the most eclectic cast members ever, including the first ever transgender contestant, the first Kardashian and an outspoken television host.
View the slideshow to see the 2011 full cast list for season 13 of Dancing with the Stars.
Carson Kressley rose to reality fame as the star of Bravo’s “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” He is now the host of Lifetime’s “How to Look Good Naked,” and has appeared as an actor in multiple films. ReutersShe’s definitely tough. The 30-year-old starting goalkeeper for the United States women's national soccer team has what it takes on the field. Now it’s time for her to prove herself on the dancing floor.ReutersChaz Bono arrives at the GLAAD Media Awards in Century City, California April 17, 2010ReutersTelevision personality Ricki Lake arrives at the 25th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles, March 5, 2010.REUTERSReality star Kristin Cavallari claims that she has turned down acting jobs in order to focus on family and her budding fashion lines.
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