Dancing With the Stars' announces contestants

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Photos of the celebrities who will be competing on the tenth season of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."

ABC announced a pared-down list of 11 celebrity contestants for the tenth season of "Dancing With the Stars." At the top of the list in terms of star-power is "Baywatch" babe Pamela Anderson.

Kate Gosselin, of "Jon and Kate Plus 8," will presumably hire a baby sitter.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco.

Niecy Nash, the host of "Clean Home" and a comedic actress on "Reno 911!"

Nicole Scherzinger, lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls, already has some music-video dancing experience.

Apollo II Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second man on the moon.

Shannen Doherty, the short-tempered actress from the original "90210" and "Charmed."

Jake Pavelka, who already starred in another ABC reality show, "The Bachelor."

Sportscaster Erin Andrews will be eager to be famous for something other than being a stalking victim.

Aiden Turner, a British actor on "All My Children."

American figure skater Evan Lysacek, who just won a gold medal in Vancouver.

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ABC announced a pared-down list of 11 celebrity contestants for the tenth season of "Dancing With the Stars." At the top of the list in terms of star-power is "Baywatch" babe Pamela Anderson.

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