With season 10 of Dancing With the Stars fast arriving, it's the perfect time to think of the celebrities, singers, and pseudo-celebrities a like who could regain and retain the lime-light with a little sequined shimmy across the dance floor. As a long time viewers of DWTS, we know the most successful contestants come in five flavors: athletes, people trying to extend their 15 minutes of fame, political figures, has-been TV and movie stars, and "musicians." (Yes, the inclusion of Aaron Carter as a musician last season made those quotation marks necessary.)

These are the "stars" (yes, every season of Dancing with the Stars make those quotation marks necessary) we'd be most excited to see on the tenth season of DWTS.

Athlete: Muggsy Bogues

At 5-foot-3-inches, Muggsy is one of the shortest men to ever play professional basketball. We'd tune in weekly just to watch his professional partner tower over him in dance heels and hopefully toss his petite frame all over the dance floor.

15-Minutes of Fame Needs Extending: General Larry Platt

General Larry Platt already got more than his allotted 15 minutes of fame with his meme-making American Idol audition and over-night hit "Pants on the Ground." While he was too old for Idol, he's not too old for DWTS. We'd love to see the General strap on some dancing shoes, non-sagging dance pants, and do a rhumba to a full-orchestra version of "Pants on the Ground."

"Political" Figure: Carrie Prejean

After causing an uproar as an opponent of "opposite marriage," Carrie became a beacon of light for the religious right, until all those solo sex tapes surfaced.  DWTS could be her way of regaining her wholesome image, unless she's paired with Derek Hough and he brings back the NC-17-rated head bob he crafted with Joanna Krupa.

TV Star: William Shatner

The distinguished older gentleman actor is a Dancing with the Stars staple and it's high time William Shatner (and his voice) fulfilled that role. Not only would Shatner dance, he would provide voice=overs for the rest of the struggling celebrities. Because we all know everything sounds funnier when Shatner says it.


Musician: Pete Wentz

Now that Pete Wentz has had a falling out with Fall Out Boy, he's just the guy to bring the young punk pop demographic to Dancing with the Stars. One caveat: skinny jeans for all his dance costumes.

Athlete: Pete Rose

Because a betting scandal is just what Dancing With the Stars needs to spice up the ratings.

15-Minutes of Fame Extending: The Situation

The Jersey Shores might be ice cold by next summer, so The Situation and his abs should jump on the momentary interest now.

Political Figures: Levi Johnston

Because if he doesn't do it now, no one will remember his name in 2011. Levi's proved he's willing to do anything to stay in the spotlight, including strip, and the cougar contingent of DWTS fans would love him. Extra bonus? This wholesome means of a pay check (and child support) would surely please the could-have-been in-laws.




TV Star: Kirstie Alley

We hear dancing 6 hours a day for weeks on end is a great way to lose (and keep off) weight.


Musician: Ashlee Simpson-Wentz

Nothing like a little spousal rivalry to spice up a show. Since Jewel's injury ruined season 9's husband versus wife master plan, the recently jobless Ashlee would be a perfect pick for a dance off with her husband. Bonus for us? There's no lip-syncing in dancing, which nearly guarantees disaster.