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"Dancing With the Stars" pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy got his wish.During the Women's World Cup earlier this summer, Chmerkovskiy lobbied for U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo to be part of the cast, and specifically to be his partner. ABC announced the pairings for this season on Tuesday (Aug. 31), and Solo is indeed partnered up with Chmerkovskiy, who has finished second twice in his time on "DWTS."
Here are the rest of the pairings, including a few new professionals joining the show:
David Arquette is paired up with Kym Johnson, last spring's champ with Hines Ward.
Ron Artest will dance with Petra Murgatroyd, who's making her "DWTS" debut.
Chaz Bono will partner with Lacey Schwimmer, who finished second last fall with Kyle Massey.
Elisabetta Canalis dances with newcomer Val Chmerkovskiy, Maksim's younger brother.
Kristin Cavallari is paired up with Mark Ballas, who danced with Chelsea Kane last season.
Nancy Grace partners with another new professional, Tristan MacManus.
Rob Kardashian gets two-time champ Cheryl Burke as his partner.
Carson Kressley is paired with Anna Trebunskaya.
Ricki Lake will dance with Derek Hough, who won with Jennifer Grey last fall.
J.R. Martinez will dance with Karina Smirnoff, who made the semifinals in the spring with Ralph Macchio.
Chynna Phillips is dancing with Tony Dovolani.
"Dancing With the Stars" premieres Monday, Sept. 19 on ABC. Based on the pairings, who do you think is the early favorite?
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My all time favorite female is Cheryl and Max is my favorite male. So I'm rooting for them.
Why put Nancy Grace (old) with Tristan (young)and Rob K (young) with Cheryl (not as young). I don't understand the pairings at all. I'm also tired of DWT d list.
RobK lucked out getting Cheryl--she's fantastic and too often in recent seasons been partnered with obvious early-out contestants. SOOOO glad Derek is back; he makes the show worth watching. And I've never heard "Murgatroyd" outside of a Snagglepuss cartoon--who knew there was anyone with that as their actual name! Heavens, indeed!
Exit.....stage left!!
Wonder if Ricki Lake can still dance, Hairspray was 22 yrs ago but she was great
Who is Tristan McManus
Anyone paired with Mark or Derek are my faves!
Mel, Cheryl is 27 and Rob is 24. That is pretty close in age.
Max & Hope are the pair I'm gonna be watching most. Max is my favorite of the pros, he's always a hoot. Hope Solo is gorgeous, and even if she says she's not a good dancer, the athletes usually do well because they're used to putting in the training time. And Max can really bring a lot out of someone who has a good work ethic. Maybe this time he'll get to finish what he started with Misty-May. :)
His brother really lucked out though. Elisabetta Canalis is hands down one of the most beautiful women in the world. If she's got any kind of skill, her Tango should melt the screen. :)
I would have liked to see Rob with Lacey or Chelsea. Chelsea isn't even on this season, that sucks.