After much speculation on who would be joining the seventh season of the hit show “Dancing With the Stars,” the cast was officially announced on ABC’s “Good Morning America” Monday – reports E! News.

The star-studded cast includes soap star Susan Lucci, recent Beijing Olympics gold medal winner Misty May-Treanor, Kim Kardashian and former ‘N Sync star Lance Bass. The cast also includes the oldest-ever competitor with actress Cloris Leachman, 82, and the youngest-ever competitor with “Hannah Montana” actor Cody Linley, 18.

“We thought we’d focus on good characters and lots of things could happen. It’s a show that makes itself in some ways,” says Condrad Green, the producer of the show.

Other celebrity contestants include: Toni Braxton, Brooke Burke, Ted McGinley, Chef Rocco DiSpirito and comedian Jeffrey Ross.

The show is set to premiere September 22 on ABC








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