Nicole Scherzinger earns my vote for winner of 'Dancing with the Stars' season 10 after amazing open

Nicole Scherzinger earns my vote for winner of "Dancing with the Stars" season 10 after an amazing opening performance on the season premiere Monday, March 22, 2010.

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Along with Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole, this season's celebrity list includes Buzz Aldrin (astronaut), Pamela Anderson (actress/Playboy playmate), Erin Andrews (ESPN sportscaster), Shannen Doherty (actress), Kate Gosselin (reality TV star), Evan Lysacek (Olympic gold medal figure skater), Niecy Nash (actress), Chad Ochocinco (NFL wide receiver), Jake Pavelka ("The Bachelor" star) and Aiden Turner (actor/model).

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Host Tom Bergeron and judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba return for season 10, but Brooke Burke will be taking the place of Samantha Harris as Tom's co-host.

If I had to rank the celebrities after only their first performance, it would look like this:

WORST - 10. Buzz Aldrin - His Cha-Cha-Cha was adorable, and I'd love for him to stay, but I just don't think he can survive up against Evan, Ochocinco and Nicole

9. Pamela Anderson - Sorry, but her still-amazing looks and sexy attitude will not get her through this competition

8. Niecy Nash - Energy was hot but rhythm was a little off for me

7. Kate Gosselin - Oh, boy, Kate seriously needs to loosen up, although I'm not surprised she was so stiff

6. Erin Andrews - I know the judges are dance experts, but I didn't think she was that good

5. Aiden Turner - I know his first scores were horrible, but I see a little bit of potential peaking through

4. Shannen Doherty - That little bit of elegance and grace could really get her far in this competition if she can just get her technique in order

3. Evan Lysacek - I had high hopes for Evan, but I guess dancing on a ballroom floor isn't the same as dancing on ice

2. Chad Ochocinco - I know, even I'm surprised to put him at number two, but I just loved his performance and his attitude, even if he didn't have the greatest score

BEST - 1. Nicole Scherzinger - She was beautiful during her first performance, but I have a feeling the best of Nicole is still to come

Next episode (Monday, March 29, 2010): The 11 celebrities return for their first competition week

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