‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 13 Cast Announced – Kristin Cavallari, Nancy Grace and More to Take the Floor

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After much speculation and a leak of the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ season 13 cast, ABC released their picks last night. The celebs hitting the dance floor include reality TV villain Kristin Cavallari, expressive anchor Nancy Grace and LA Laker Ron Artest, among others. Meet the whole cast below:

Ron Artest

Known for: His skills on the basketball court with the LA Lakers

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Ricki Lake

Known for: Her daytime talk show in the ’90s and role as Tracy Turnblad in the original ‘Hairspray’

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Nancy Grace

Known for: Her legal commentary and namesake news show, HLN’s ‘Nancy Grace’

Nancy Grace Dancing With the Stars

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Carson Kressley

Known for: His role as fashion expert in Bravo’s ‘Queer Eye for the Straight Guy’ and subsequent turns as host and commentator

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Kristin Cavallari

Known for: Being the mean girl on MTV reality shows ‘Laguna Beach’ and ‘The Hills,’ her broken engagement to footballer Jay Cutler

Kristin Cavallari Dancing With the Stars

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Chaz Bono

Known for: Being the daughter of Sonny Bono and Cher, his gender reassignment and LGBT advocacy

Chaz Bono Dancing With the Stars

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David Arquette

Known for: Funny turns in movies like ‘Scream,’ his famous family and relationship with estranged wife Courteney Cox

David Arquette Dancing With the Stars

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Elisabetta Canalis

Known for: Dating George Clooney, modeling and breaking up with George Clooney

Elisabetta Canalis

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J. R. Martinez

Known for: Service in Iraq War (he sustained burn injuries from an explosion), motivational speaking and role on ‘All My Children’

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Rob Kardashian

Known for: His famous family (sister Kim appeared on season seven of ‘DWTS’) and appearances on ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’

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Hope Solo

Known for: Being the star goalkeeper on the US women’s soccer team, making a key save that won the team the 2011 World Cup

Hope Solo Dancing With the Stars

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Chynna Phillips

Known for: Famous parents John and Michelle Phillips, founding ‘Hold On’ girl group Wilson Phillips

Chynna Phillips Dancing With the Stars

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