In years past I've heard of as few as three or four of the "stars", but this year I know seven. The list is as follows: Ron Artest, David Arquette, Chaz Bono, Elisabetta Canalis, Kristin Cavallari, Nancy Grace, Rob Kardashian, Carson Kressley, Ricki Lake, J.R. Martinez, Chynna Phillips and Hope Solo.
I've heard of Artest (basketball), Arquette (buffoonery), Bono (through her/his parents), Grace (meanie), Lake (Hairspray), Phillips (from 20 years ago), and Solo (soccer goalie).
The others? No idea. I can guess on the Kardashian, but I honestly didn't even know they had a brother.
I'll say it again. They really should change the name of the show to "Dancing with the D-List".