Dancing with the Stars season 9 cast of 2009 is revealed, new rehearsal rules and cast bios!

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“Dancing with the Stars” new line up was announced this morning on GMA. The sixteen newest stars are set to dance on the ninth season which premieres Sept 21st, with some reported new rehearsal rules.

Louie Vito: Professional snowboarder who has participated in the Winter X Games.

Michael Irvin: Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver who was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame.

Chuck Liddell: Ultimate Fighting Champ.

Macy Gray: Won a Grammy and was nominated four additional times.

Natalie Coughlin: Swimmer who earned six gold medals at the 2008 Olympics.

Kelly Osbourne: Singer and daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne.

Mya: Grammy-winning R&B singer and former star of Broadway’s “Chicago.”

Debi Mazar: “Entourage” star and has appeared in four Madonna videos.

Ashley Hamilton: Son of George Hamilton and Alana Stewart and stepson of Rod Stewart.

Kathy Ireland: Former model, who appeared in “Sports Illustrated” for 13 consecutive years.

Donny Osmond: The one-time teen idol used to perform with his brothers as a kid in the Osmond Brothers.

Joanna Krupa: “Maxim” named her the sexiest swimsuit model in the world.

Mark Dacascos: The chairman of Kitchen Stadium on “Iron Chef America” since age 20.

Melissa Joan Hart: A mother of two boys, she is most known for starring in “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” from 1996 to 2003.

Aaron Carter: Pop singer and little brother to the Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter.

Tom DeLay: A former Republican House Majority Leader who resigned after being indicted on campaign finance violations.

“Dancing with the Stars” producers have also reportedly set a rehearsal limit for the Season 9 couples in an attempt to reduce the number of injuries that have afflicted the celebrities and pros in past seasons. "They will monitor how long they rehearse for," a source close to the show told TVGuide.com. "It's never been done before." Last season, eight stars suffered injuries, two of whom Jewel and host Nancy O'Dell, were forced to withdraw before the season premiere. Their replacements, Holly Madison and “Bachelor” star Melissa Rycroft, were injured themselves during their time on the show.

What do you think of the newest “Dancing with the Stars” cast? What do you think of the new rehearsal rules? Will it break the professed Dancing curse, or will it hinder performances?

“Dancing with the Stars” cast revealed on GMA this morning (watch here)

"Dancing with the Stars"  season 9 cast!

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