Aaron Carter is a 21-year-old pop singer, and is also the brother of Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys. Aaron Carter is dancing with Karina Smirnoff, who returns for her 7th season.

AARON CARTER WAS ELIMINATED ON 11-10-09. HE WAS THE 11TH COMPETITOR TO BE ELIMINATED.

Natalie Coughlin is a 27-year-old swimmer who represented the United States in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. Natalie Coughlin is dancing with Season 1 champion Alec Mazo, who returns for his 5th season.

NATALIE COUGHLIN WAS ELIMINATED ON 10-20-09. SHE WAS THE 6TH COMPETITOR TO BE ELIMINATED.

Mark Dacascos is an actor and martial artist, but is probably best known for portraying "the Chairman" on the Food Network series, Iron Chef America. Mark Dacascos is dancing with Lacey Schwimmer, who returns for her 3rd season.

MARK DACASCOS WAS ELIMINATED ON 11-3-09. HE WAS THE 10TH COMPETITOR TO BE ELIMINATED.

Tom DeLay was a former Republican House Majority Leader who resigned after being indicted on campaign finance violations. Tom Delay is dancing with two-time champion Cheryl Burke, who returns for her 8th season.

TOM DELAY WITHDREW FROM THE COMPETITION ON 10-6-09 DUE TO INJURIES.

Macy Gray is an R&B singer/songwriter, and best known for her international hit "I Try". Macy Gray is dancing with Jonathan Roberts, who returns for his 7th season.

MACY GRAY WAS ELIMINATED ON 9-23-09. SHE WAS THE 2ND COMPETITOR TO BE ELIMINATED.

Ashley Hamilton is a 35-year-old actor/musician/comedian, and the son of actor George Hamilton and Alana Stewart (and the stepson of Rod Stewart). Ashley Hamilton is dancing with Edyta Sliwinska, who is the only pro to compete in all 9 seasons of "Dancing with the Stars."

ASHLEY HAMILTON WAS ELIMINATED ON 9-23-09. HE WAS THE 1ST COMPETITOR TO BE ELIMINATED.

Melissa Joan Hart is a 33-year-old actress best known for her role in the television series Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Melissa Joan Hart is dancing with reigning two-time champ Mark Ballas, who returns for his 5th season.

MELISSA JOAN HART WAS ELIMINATED ON 10-27-09. SHE WAS THE 7TH COMPETITOR TO BE ELIMINATED.

Kathy Ireland is a former model and actress. She was featured in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue for 13 consecutive years from 1984-1996, and was on the cover three times. She has also been in a number of television shows and movies, including the TV series Melrose Place and the movie Necessary Roughness. Kathy Ireland is dancing with Tony Dovolani, who returns for his 8th season.

KATHY IRELAND WAS ELIMINATED ON 9-29-09. SHE WAS THE 3RD COMPETITOR TO BE ELIMINATED.

Michael Irvin is a former Dallas Cowboys football player, and former broadcaster for ESPN's NFL Countdown. In 2007 he was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Michael Irvin is dancing with Anna Demidova, who makes her debut on "Dancing with the Stars."

MICHAEL IRVIN WAS ELIMINATED ON 11-3-09. HE WAS THE 9TH COMPETITOR TO BE ELIMINATED.

Joanna Krupa is a model and actress, and was named in Maxim magazine as the "Sexiest Swimsuit Model in the World". Joanna Krupa is dancing with Season 7 champion Derek Hough, who returns for his 5th season.

JOANNA KRUPA WAS ELIMINATED ON 11-17-09. SHE WAS THE 12TH COMPETITOR TO BE ELIMINATED.

Chuck Liddell is an American mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion. Chuck Liddell is dancing with Anna Trebunskaya, who returns for her 4th season.

CHUCK LIDDELL WAS ELIMINATED ON 10-13-09. HE WAS THE 5TH COMPETITOR TO BE ELIMINATED.

Debi Mazar is an American actress who as been in a number of movies and television shows including, Goodfellas, The Insider, and the HBO comedy series, Entourage. Debi Mazar is dancing with Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who returns for his 7th season.

DEBI MAZAR WAS ELIMINATED ON 10-6-09. SHE WAS THE 4TH COMPETITOR TO BE ELIMINATED.

Mya is a 29-year-old Grammy award winning R&B singer/songwriter. Mya is dancing with Dmitry Chaplin, who returns for his 2nd season.

MYA WON 2ND PLACE ON THE 9TH SEASON OF DANCING WITH THE STARS ON 11-24-09.

Kelly Osbourne is singer, actress and fashion designer, but is best known for being the daughter of Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne. Kelly Osbourne is dancing with Louis Van Amstel, who returns for his 5th season.

KELLY OSBOURNE WON 3RD PLACE ON THE 9TH SEASON OF DANCING WITH THE STARS ON 11-24-09.

Donny Osmond is a singer and actor, and a former teen idol. He was part of the Donny & Marie show with his sister, Marie Osmond, and a member of the Osmond Brothers singing group. Donny Osmond is dancing with Kym Johnson, who returns for her 7th season.

DONNY OSMOND WON 1ST PLACE ON THE 9TH SEASON OF DANCING WITH THE STARS ON 11-24-09.

Louie Vito is a 21-year-old American professional snowboarder who turned pro in 2006. He placed 5th in the Men's Superpipe competition at the Winter X-Games in January 2006. Louie Vito is dancing with Chelsie Hightower, who returns for her 2nd season.

LOUIE VITO WAS ELIMINATED ON 10-27-09. HE WAS THE 8TH COMPETITOR TO BE ELIMINATED.