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We're really sorry, Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

The gorgeous Dancing with the Stars professional is stuck with Denise Richards as a partner for season eight of the show.

He seemed upbeat about it during a recent interview with TV Guide, however. A few excerpts from it:

TVGuide.com: How excited are you to be paired with Denise?
Chmerkovskiy: Very. Very. Things are happening up here [in my head], as to what we're going to do for our first dance... . I'm picking up on all the things she's been saying about her flexibility and the Pilates. Most of the things that are difficult for the celebrities are moving their legs and arms in different directions at the same time, to the music.

TVGuide.com: Coordination is important. [Olympic gymnast] Shawn Johnson might have the athleticism and Belinda Carlisle and Lil' Kim may have rhythm, but...
Chmerkovskiy: Lil' Kim is going to be up for a challenge, I think. We'll see. The cast is as diverse as it's ever been. All jokes aside, there are some people that I would probably not want to be paired up with. I lucked out with Denise.

ABC revealed the full cast list for season eight of Dancing with the Stars last night.

In the weeks leading up to the show's March 9 premiere, we'll publish individual profiles of each contestant.

For now, here's a look at the list of stars, along with their odds of winning it all:  

• Belinda Carlisle: Former lead singer of the Go-Go's; 12-1
• Steve-O: Former Jackass star; 100-1
• David Alan Grier: Starred on In Living Color; hosts Chocolate News on Comedy Central; 275-1
• Shawn Johnson: 17-year old Olympic gymnast; 6-1
• Jewel: Pop/country singer; 10-1
• Lil' Kim: Grammy-winning rapper; 15-1
• Gilles Marini: French actor/model; 20-1
• Ty Murray: Former rodeo star, married to Jewel; 12-1
• Nancy O'Dell: Co-host of Access Hollywood; 25-1
  
• Denise Richards: Ex-wife of Charlie Sheen, bad actress; 50-1
• Lawrence Taylor: Former New York Giants linebacker; 13-2
• Chuck Wicks: Country singer, partnered with girlfriend Julianne Hough; 8-1
• Steve Wozniak: Apple computer co-founder; 500-1

Who is the early favorite on season eight of Dancing with the Stars?

Remember when we predicted that Melissa Rycroft would win over Jason Mesnick on The Bachelor? That spoiler is looking more accurate by the week, as the former Cowboys cheerleader has made the show's final four.

With our reliability intact, here's a new set of reality TV spoilers:

ABC will officially announce the list of contestants on season eight of Dancing with the Stars during its primetime line-up this Sunday night. But for those that won't be tuning in to Desperate Housewives or Brothers and Sisters, here's an early look at three likely contestants.

• Former Jackass star Steve-O. According to a source at OK Weekly: “Steve-O is taking his dancing very seriously. He’s committed to leading a healthy, wholesome life, and that includes mastering the classic moves of dance!”

• Exploitive mother and ex-wife of Charlie Sheen, Denise Richards. "She’s super excited and has lost a few pounds to tone up and get in shape," an insider told Life and Style Weekly.

• Country-folk singer and former van dweller, Jewel. “Jewel is so excited about being on the show. She loves to dance," In Touch Weekly reports.

Ashton Kutcher met Lawrence Taylor last night in Tampa during pre-game festivities for Super Bowl XLIII.

“Just met LT, the old-school Lawrence Taylor,” Kutcher posted on his Twitter feed, as reported by E! Online. “Expect to see him in prime time soon. Can't say where, but he better work on his footwork.”

Might Kutcher be referring to Dancing with the Stars? The new season of premieres March 9, but a show rep says this LT rumor cannot be confirmed.

"We do not comment on casting rumors," the insider said. "The cast will be announced Feb. 8."

The first cast addition for the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars has been announced... and it's not terribly exciting.

During a segment on The Bonnie Hunt Show, Donnie Osmond appeared with sister Marie - who starred on the show's fifth edition - and let slip that he was officially on board for the next installment, which premieres in March.

"I guess I am making an announcement. I'll say I am seriously considering doing it, let's put it that way," Donne said, laughing and adding: "I guess I just let the cat out of the bag."

Are you excited to see Donnie Osmond on Dancing with the Stars?

** UPDATE: Osmond has now told Entertainment Tonight that he will not be joining the show this spring.

"If there was an offer on the table, I'd do it in the fall. I would make room for it. Absolutely!"

Sherri Shepard has always made her affection for Dancing with the Stars clear.

Now, it seems the feelings might be mutual.

According to In Touch Weekly, the sides have talked about the talk show host appearing on March's eighth season of the competition.

"I'd love to do that show - I am such a fan!" Shepard told the tabloid. "Oh, my goodness! I am so in love with [Maksim Chmerkovskiy], but he's engaged! And Tony Dovolani's married! I mean, they're all freakin' taken! I just want to get a [paso doble] with somebody on that show!"

Lacey Schwimmer - who made it to this past season's Dancing with the Stars final with partner Lance Bass - will be back for the next installment of this franchise.

And she says she'd be open to doing the Samba with former Jackass host Steve-O.

"There's obviously no confirmation. We don't even know until a few days before the show, but it would be awesome if it were true," Schwimmer said of the Steve-O rumor. "I would be totally down to dance with him! I'm not kidding."

The eighth season of Dancing With the Stars premieres on March 9. Expect the cast list to be announced a few weeks prior to that date.

Dancing with the Stars opened its ballroom to a former Playboy model and sex tape star this past season (Brooke Burke and Kim Kardashian, respectively).

So what's stopping the show from inviting a Jackass on board next year?

According to celebrity gossip site TMZ the competition has a verbal agreement in place with Steve-O to appear on the show next season.

A rep for Dancing with the Stars could not be reached for comment about whether or not a man famous for injuring himself multiple times on television will be a contestant.

The shine on Brooke Burke's seventh season Dancing with the Stars trophy has barely faded - but ABC has already announced plans for an eighth season of this hit series.

Look for it to premiere on March 9 with a live, two-hour special.

Click on the pictures above to view highlights from season seven of Dancing with the Stars.

Meanwhile, Celebrity Apprentice will debut its second season on March 1. The series will air two-hour episodes every Sunday, as this edition features D-list stars such as Melissa Rivers and Khloe Kardashian.

We can totally wait to see them in action!

Wait, guys! You may wish to tune in for Dancing with the Stars next season after all!

A couple weeks after saying she was leaving the series in order to pursue a music career, Julianne Hough now says she may return to the reality TV dance floor.

"I may have put my foot in my mouth when I said I wasn't going to come back next season," Hough told Entertainment Tonight last week. "I just meant that maybe I'll come back next season, maybe I won't."

What a tantalizing tease Hough is. We love it!
 
"We're still talking about it and everything," Julianne added.  "So yeah, I said I might have put my foot in my mouth."

Note to Julianne Hough: you can put your foot, or any body part, in our mouths any time.