Dancing With The Stars USA

The cast of Dancing With The Stars USA has been revealed. Even though we don’t get to see the show here, it’s intresting to see they have B to D grade “celebrities” as well.

- Actress Melissa Gilbert; best known for playing Laura Ingall’s Wilder on the television popular 1874-1984 television drama Little House on the Prairie
- Television Hostess/Comedienne Sherri Shepherd, best known as one of the five woman from the daytime talk show The View and her role as Angie from 30 Rock
- Professional Tennis Player Martina Navratilova
- Model/Actress Maria Menousnos best known for her role on One Tree Hill as Jules
- Legendary Soul singer Gladys Knight,
-  Actor Jaleel White, best know for his role of Steve Urkel on Family Matters
- NFL Wide Receiver Donald Driver best known for playing for the Green Bay Packers
- Actor Roshon Fegan best known as a Disney Channel Star for his role as Ty Blue on the Disney Channel original series Shake It Up!
- Gavin DeGraw best known for his hit singles “Chariot”, “Follow Through”, “I Don’t Wanna Be” which is the theme song for One Tree Hill.
- Actor/Singer Jack Wagner best known for his roles on General Hospital, Melrose Place and The Bold and the Beautiful.

In the USA, 3 couples fought it out to win the Dancing with the Stars mirror ball trophy. Ricki Lake and Derek Hough, Rob Kardashian and Cheryl Burke and J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff.

Ricki Lake, the former TV talk show host came third – but don’t feel bd for her – she also has a new deal to bring her show back in September 2012 – USA time.

Rob Kardashian came second – who is only known as brother to Kim and her sisters – yet went alot further than she did. Did her 72 day marriage help that?

And the winner was JR Martinez!

Jose Rene “J. R.” Martinez  is an American actor, motivational speaker and former U.S. Army soldier. Since 2008 he has played the role of Brot Monroe on the ABC daytime drama All My Children.

In 2003, Martinez sustained severe burns to over 40 percent of his body while serving as a United States Army infantryman in Iraq. Following his recovery, he has traveled around the States speaking about his experiences to corporations, veterans groups, schools, and other organizations.

Other contestants this season included the Chaz Bono, David Arquette and Nancy Grace.

Dancing With the Stars in the USA has announced it’s new line up for season 13.

David Arquette – Mr Courtney Cox has appeared in the Scream movie franchise and is a producer on Cougar Town.
Ron Artest – LA Lakers basketball player.
Chaz Bono – The son of Cher and Sonny Bono was head of Media for GLAAD and made his own doco about transforming into a man from a woman.
Elisabetta Canalis – Italian model, most famous for dating George Clooney.
Kristin Cavallari – Reality star of Laguna Beach and The Hills 
Nancy Grace – Legal analyst with her own legal show “Nancy Grace”
Rob Kardashian – Brother of Kim, Kourtney and Khloe.
Carson Kressley – From Queer Eye For the Straight Guy and True Beauty
Ricki Lake – Former Talk Show Host and actress.
J.R. Martinez – Iraq war veteran who stood on a landmine and recived 40% burns. Now motivational speaker and star of All My Children.
Chynna Phillips – One third of pop band Wilson Phillips.
Hope Solo –  Regarded as the best goalkeeper in women’s soccer worldwide.