On May 1, 2009, Richards led the crowd at a Chicago Cubs home game for the traditional "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." Gossip blogger Perez Hilton stated that Richards "butchered" the song and that it "will make your ears bleed."Perez Hilton: This Will Make Your Ears Bleed! Must-Watch!!!

In 2006, Richards' publicist announced that Richards and Sheen were continuing with the divorce. Soon after that, Richards filed for a restraining order against Sheen. She claims that he made death threats against her. She also made allegations that he was verbally and physically abusive towards her and that he visited prostitutes and was addicted to gambling and prescription pills that he purchased over the internet. Sheen has denied such claims.

On February 8, 2009, Richards was announced as a contestant on the eighth season of the ABC reality show Dancing with the Stars.Official Site: Dancing with the Stars New Season Announced

On March 24, 2009, Richards and her partner Maksim were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars. They are the second couple to be voted off this season.

• Week 1: Cha Cha Cha = 18
• Week 2: Quickstep = 21
• Week 3: Samba = 16

• "Doing love scenes is always awkward. I mean, it's just not a normal thing to go to work and lay in bed with your co-worker."

• "I found out early I could make more money modeling than I could waitressing and scooping Haagen-Dazs. But I always wanted to be an actress."

• "I'm spontaneous. I love going from one thing to something else and not knowing what I'm going to do next."