Dancing With the Stars Season 13 Cast Revealed and Odds to Win

Each season, the folks over at Dancing With the Stars reinvent the show a little. It's just about showtime when a new cast is revealed and that is exactly what happened tonight.

The problem was we will have to watch that train wreck of a show Bachelor Pad to learn who will be doing the waltz, samba and other dance disciplines this fall. Wait, you don't have to watch Bachelor Pad, here they are:

A new stage set up and a new set awaits the pros and stars when the season kicks off in September.

Here are your contestants and my early odds of winning the mirror ball trophy:

Nancy Grace - This HLN talker has apparently recovered from the verdict of the Casey Anthony trial and will put her dancing shoes on. Early indications are she will be stiff and dull while dancing, but she is popular with certain segments of the DWTS voting population. Odd are 10-1

Kristin Cavalleri - She's made her living in television reality shows and in bad movies. She's coming off a broken engagement to football star Jay Cutler and she's back trying to make a name for herself. Not sure if she can dance. Odds are 9-1

David Arquette - This actor is currently separated from Courtney Cox, but can be charming when he wants to be. I bet he tries hard and lasts a while. 8-1 odds

Riki Lake - I'm sure she's a fan of the show and will work hard. She'll have big fan support. 5-1 odds

Chynna Phillips - The singer from Wilson Phillips and daughter of John and Michelle Phillips might be ok. She'll look good on the dance floor. 4-1 odds.

Rob Kardashian - What a shock, there is a Karkashian on the show again. Sooner or later every Kardashian will be on DWTS, but the only one we all want to see is Bruce Jenner. he might be good at 5-1.

Chaz Bono - I don't know what to say about this selection other than it will be awful. A longshot at 20-1.

Hope Solo - Hands down, Solo should be the favorite for the title. She's athletic, she's popular, and she looks good. I think she can dance and dance well. 3-1 odds.

Carson Kressley - Television host from Queer Eye.  I don't know what to expect from this guy, but you can bet he'll be dancing to "It's Raining Men." 12-1 odds.

J.R Martinez - An actor who had over 40% of his body burned while serving in Iraq. He also is a motivational speaker and is an actor on "All My Children." Odds to win 9-1

Elizabetta Canalis - She's Italian, she's an actress and television host, and the former girlfriend of George Clooney. Not much else is known about her dancing ability. Will the American public take to her? 7-1 odds

Elizabetta Canalis

Ron Artest - This bad boy basketball player should be interesting to watch. If he can follow directions and learn his routines, I bet he does pretty well. 8-1 odds

Early Odds to Win Season 12 of Dancing With the Stars

What a cast!  I can't wait until the first episode.  Who has the right stuff to win on season 12? 

Here are the early odds to win season 12 of Dancing With the Stars:

Hines Ward - NFL wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Hines has used fancy footwork for years catching passes in the NFL.  It will be tough to live up to what other NFL players have accomplished on DWTS.  With a good partner, he should be able to do as well as Kurt Warner did.  Odds to win 10-1.

Kirstie Alley - Actress from Cheers and perpetual dieter.  We'll see how seriously she takes the competition.  Odds to win 50-1.

Chris Jericho - Professional wrestler from Canada.  Jericho is a superbly trained athlete.  He's used to choreography as his wrestling matches have all been professionally choreographed for years.  He'll be fun to watch.  Odds to win 20-1.

Chelsea Kane - Disney actress.  A young talent that might be a surprise.  Not many people outside of kids and teens are familiar with her.  She'll need audience votes.  Odds to win 20-1.

Lil' Romeo - Singer and went by Romeo Miller when he played basketball.  As they say in the South, Romeo will have more moves that a can of worms.  It will be interesting to see how he fares on the waltz and quickstep.  Odds to win 15-1.

Kendra Wilkinson - Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend and star of her own reality series.  Kendra hopes to fare better than other former Playboy Playmates have fared.  I'm not expecting much.  Odds to win 30-1.

Wendy Williams - TV talk show host.  Will she embrace the competition and put in the long hours of hard work?  We'll see early on if she has what it takes.  Odds to win 35-1.

Ralph Macchio - Actor who was the original Karate Kid.  He might need Mt. Miyagi's help to make it far with this tough field of contestants.  Odds to win  25-1.

Petra Nemcova - Supermodel's never get far on DWTS.  She'll fill out the dress nicely, but can she dance?  Odds to win 50-1.

Sugar Ray Leonard - Sugar Ray was known for being light on his feet as a boxer.  He'll have to regain that form in a hurry.  Odds to win 20-1.

Mike Catherwood - The current host of Love Lines.  Could anyone pick this guy out of a lineup?  Odds to win 40-1.