The Latest Dancing Stars

America's obsession with dancing celebrities continues as the rumor mill gears up for the premiere of Dancing with the Stars. Although the wannabe A-Listers won't shimmy their way onto the dance floor until September 20, speculation is already beginning over who will vie for the mirror ball trophy. The short list includes:

• Often ridiculed for her ballooning weight, the calorie burning rehersals may be just what Big Life star Kirstie Alley needs to shed the pounds.
• His day-to-day activities of gym, tanning and laundry (GTL) will take a back seat as Jersey Shore's Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino showcases his abs on the dance floor.
• He's still a big star in Germany, but former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff has a shot at fame in America this season.
• Most famous for two failed relationships with Desperate Housewives actress Nicolette Sheridan, singer Michael Bolton will attempt to raise his star status.
• After a rhinoplasty procedure left Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey unrecognizable, the actress is hoping that fans will remember her for more than her on-screen romance with Patrick Swayze. 
• Occupying the sports seat is Dallas Cowboys' Troy Aikman. 
• No stranger to reality television, Audrina Patridge bid The Hills goodbye in preparation for her dancing debut.
• Hoping to add dancer to her resume is singer/actress Brandy, who you may remember from such scandals as the deadly car accident.
• Florence Henderson is leaving The Brady Bunch behind, although I hope they make an appearance in the audience. 
• Let's hope her dancing is better than her acting - teen mom and staunch abstinence advocate Bristol Palin is confirmed. 

What do you think about the rumored cast list?