[PinkFreak]

Season 19 of ABC's “Dancing With the Stars” is back on Sept. 15 and thirteen celebrity contenders are ready to strut their stuff in the ballroom.
"Fresh Prince of Bel Air" actor Alfonso Ribeiro, Olympian Lolo Jones, “Duck Dynasty’s” Sadie Robertson, actress Lea Thompson of “Back to the Future” fame, and “Mean Girls” actorJonathan Bennett are among the stars leading off the new line-up.

Co-hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews announced the celebrity cast live today on “Good Morning America” in Times Square.
"We will absolutely give the fans what they would love to see, which is the Carlton dance," Ribeiro said this morning on "GMA" about incorporating the dance moves he made famous on "Fresh Prince" into his routines. "I gotta give the audience a reason to keep me on."
NASCAR great Michael Waltrip and Ultimate Fighting Champion Randy Couture will compete in the battle for the mirrorball trophy. Legendary comedian Tommy Chong, celebrated talk show host Tavis Smiley, as well as famed fashion designer Betsey Johnson and “General Hospital” heartthrobAntonio Sabato, Jr. also have their eyes on the prize.
Two fresh faces join the cast, including “Pretty Little Liars” actress Janel Parrish and YouTube beauty guru Bethany Mota.

The celebrities’ professional partners were also unveiled live on “GMA.” Five-time championDerek Hough will show Mota the ropes this season, and two-time mirrorball champ Cheryl Burkewill dance with the former Calvin Klein underwear hunk, Sabato Jr.

he addition of Julianne Hough, named as the fourth judge last month, will add some pizazz this season. Hough, 26, won two mirror ball trophies as a pro during her “DWTS” run, and will have a permanent spot at the judges’ table next to veterans Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli.
Which celebrity are you most excited to see hit the dance floor this season? Tell us what you think in the comments and watch the season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars," Monday, Sept. 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Alfonso Ribeiro and Witney Carson

Lookout for the “Carlton Dance”! Ribeiro, best known for his role as the memorable Carlton Banks on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” will dance with pro Witney Carson. Ribeiro’s hilarious dance moves on the hit TV series gained a cult following among '90s kids.

Sadie Robertson and Mark Ballas

The 17-year-old appears in A&E’s reality show, “Duck Dynasty,” alongside family patriarch Phil Robertson and the rest of camouflage-wearing clan. The daughter of Duck Commander CEO Willie Robertson will trade duck calls for dancing shoes and sequins, pairing up with pro Mark Ballas this season.

Michael Waltrip and Emma Slater

Waltrip is a two-time winner of the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s crown jewel event. He’s one of only ten multi-time winners, and went on to become a NASCAR broadcaster. Now, he will compete on "DWTS" with Emma Slater.

Lolo Jones and Keo Motsepe

The season would not be complete without an Olympian! Track and Field star, Lolo Jones, follows in the footsteps of Sochi Olympic ice dancing duo, Meryl Davis and Charlie White, Shawn Johnson, Apollo Anton Ono, and more. She’s paired up with newbie pro Keo Motsepe.

Jonathan Bennett and Allison Holker

Best known as Aaron Samuels in “Mean Girls,” actor Jonathan Bennett will bring his “fetch” dance moves to the ballroom with new pro partner Allison Holker. The American professional dancer, 26, joins the "DWTS" cast this season.

Lea Thompson and Artem Chigvintsev

The actress, best known for her role as the various incarnations of Lorraine McFly in the “Back to the Future” franchise, will partner up with new pro Artem Chigvintsev.

Antonio Sabato, Jr. and Cheryl Burke

The “General Hospital” heartthrob and iconic Calvin Klein underwear model, Antonio Sabato Jr., takes to the dance floor with two-time mirrorball champ Cheryl Burke.

Randy Couture and Karina Smirnoff

The six-time World Ultimate Fighting Champion and Hall of Famer, known by his moniker, “Randy ‘The Natural’ Couture,” will battle for the mirrorball trophy with pro Karina Smirnoff.

Janel Parrish and Val Chmerkovskiy

The “Pretty Little Liars” star, who played “Mona” on the hit ABC Family TV series, will tango with Val Chmerkovskiy.

Tommy Chong and Peta Murgatroyd

The Grammy award-winning comedian, part of the legendary comedy team Cheech & Chong, makes up a new “Dancing” duo now, with pro Peta Murgatroyd.

Bethany Mota and Derek Hough

The YouTube beauty guru and social media trendsetter is paired up with pro dancer Derek Hough, the only five-time champion in the history of "DWTS."

Betsey Johnson and Tony Dovolani

The celebrated designer, known for her over the top designs, has rocked the fashion world since the 1960s, and will bring her colorful personality and pizazz to the dance floor this season with pro veteran Tony Dovolani.

Tavis Smiley and Sharna Burgess

The celebrated talk show host and best-selling author will tango with pro Sharna Burgess.

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[19wingz]

Forgot to post yesterday, MY BAD.

RESULTS SHOW PREMIERE tonight 8/7c on ABC!

[grandmamichelf]

Well I actually enjoyed DWTS for once in the past few years.

However Lolo can go and so can that Bethany person who is a you tuber with 9 million followers? Whatever. How does that make her a star? I don't get that.

But loved me some Alfonso and OMG, hold me back, Antonio Sabato Jr is just a sexy devil smiling.

Michael Waltrip was, needless to say, a trip.

And Tavis Smiley--never heard of him but awesome first dance.

Tommy Chong.....loved that Cheech was in the car. Loved it.

Lea Thompson..have always liked her and she did great.

Not too sure about Duck Dynasty daughter showing up, but girl did do pretty darn good.

[Cathy]

What did the judges think of the Carlton dance this week? I have seen clips of rge dance but not the judges responses

[Sheldon]

They got a perfect score from the judges! It was quite impressive!

[Cathy]

I loved the dance

[Sheldon]

Yeah, it brings back a lot of good memories, so I'm glad to see that he did it. It was fantastic to see again after all these years!!!

[grandmamichelf]

That was fabulous. Loved seeing the Carlton again.

Also am starting to really like Sadie. And even Bethany when she explained why she started her You Tube thing although I'm still having a hard time believing she's a "star".

Next thing you know we'll have Frankie J Grandass on there for the next season. Please, spare me from that one. It was bad enough when they asked Abby Lee Miller to be a judge. She's such a witch.

[19wingz]

FINALS begin TONIGHT 8/7c on ABC!

[19wingz]

SEASON FINALE tonight - A winner is crowned! 9/8c with a recap special at 8/7c TONIGHT!