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'Dancing with the Stars' 2012: Dolly Parton rep denied casting

Is Dolly Parton actually close to joining the cast of "Dancing with the Stars" this coming season? This seems to be the hot rumor at the moment -- but being a hot rumor does not necessarily make it true.

There have been a number of outlets who have claimed that producer are interested in booking the country legend on the show, and on a superficial level the casting does make sense -- Parton has an extensive fan base, and this show could help her appeal to younger fans and also give the show a boost in the ratings.

However, a rep for the singer specifically is taken issue with the claims that Parton and "Dancing" are close to a deal. Speaking to Gossip Cop, they claim that the talk of a deal being done is "false."

Is it possible that Parton is still holding out for a better deal? Sure, but for now we have to say that it's unlikely.

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Matt Carter is a poet, journalist, and screenwriter from Dallas, TX. A former reality and game show contestant, he published his first book, "Storms of Change," in May 2008. He can be reached here.

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