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Seven has announced the 2012 cast for Dancing With The Stars.

In the line up is former Nine TV presenter Kerri-Anne Kennerly, former Afl player Brendan Fevola, ex-X Factor finalist Johnny Ruffo, singer/songwriter and Russell Crowe’s wife, Danielle Spencer.

Also joining them is TV presenter Erin McNaught, solo yachtswoman Jessica Watson, Uncanny X-Men singer Brian Mannix, DJ and fiance of Brian McFadden Vogue Williams, ironman Caine Eckstein, Packed to the Rafters actor Zoe Cramond and pub rocker Shannon Noll.

Joining the cast is new host and former Us Dancing with the Stars contestant Mel B with show host Daniel MacPherson.

Helen Richey, Todd McKenney and Joshua Horner return as judges.

The Dancing with the Stars Australia lineup for this year has been announced. Channel Seven revealed that stars such as morning television host Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Afl star Brendan Fevola will be taking to the dancefloor during the 2012 season of the reality show. Presenter Daniel MacPherson will be returning with new co-host Mel B after Sonia Kruger quit the show last year. Judges Helen Richey, Todd McKenney and Joshua Horner will also all be coming back to sit on the Dancing with the Stars panel. Other females celebrities taking part are Brian McFadden's new fiancée Vogue Williams, Packed to the Rafters actress Zoe Cramond, Russell Crowe's musician (more)...

Rachael Finch has revealed that she is happy that Dancing with the Stars Australia judge Helen Richey has described her as "too young" to take over as the show's presenter. The former Miss Universe Australia, who took part in the reality TV series in 2010, took to her Twitter page after Richey joined in the public debate over who should succeed as presenter of the programme now that Sonia Kruger has quit the role. Richey said earlier this week: "Rachael's a lovely girl. Whether she might be perhaps a little too young... I think you need somebody perhaps with a little bit more maturity but she would still be fine. I'm sure whoever they get will be great." Finch has now written on the microblogging website: "Life (more)...

Rachael Finch has been connected to the hosting job on Dancing with the Stars Australia. The former Miss Universe Australia - who met fiancé Michael Miziner when she was partnered with him on the Australian reality show in 2010 - has been linked to the role. Previous host Sonia Kruger recently quit the show to join the Nine Network. Dancing with the Stars Australia judge Helen Richey told the Herald Sun that it would not be easy to fill the "huge" void left by Kruger, but said that she had her doubts about Finch. "Rachael's a lovely girl," she said. "Whether she might be perhaps a little too young... I think you need somebody perhaps with a little bit more maturity but she would still be fine. "I'm sure whoever they get will be great. (more)...

Nick Bracks has left Dancing with the Stars. The Australian model, who recently revealed that his politician father Steve didn't want him to enter the reality television dance contest, was eliminated by the judges after they expressed disappointment at his quickstep routine. After the verdict, Bracks said: "It's been a huge step out of my comfort zone. I never thought I'd get this far. It's sad to go out on a sour note. But I'm grateful for the experience." Talking about his performance, he said: "I just went blank. I don't know what happened." Singer Damien Leith was awarded full points by all judges for his Argentine tango. Josh Horner told him: "You're amazing," while Helen Richey added: "Mr Dynamite, you are." Earlier in the night, male contestants Bracks, Leith and Manu Feildel went head-to-head (more)...

Lara Bingle has insisted that she never threw away her engagement ring from Michael Clarke. The Australian swimwear model, whose relationship with cricketer Clarke ended last year after her involvement in a nude photograph scandal, announced on Dancing with the Stars that she never threw the jewellery down the toilet as was reported. After performing a routine with partner Carmelo Pizzino using a prop ring, judge Helen Richey asked Bingle what happened to the last ring and Bingle replied: "It wasn't down the toilet." Afterwards, she added: "I don't know where that came from. It just felt right to pop that in there." (more)...

Dan Ewing has left Dancing with the Stars. The Australian actor, who is best known for his role as Heath Braxton in Home and Away, was eliminated with partner Luda Kroitor after failing to impress the judges with his quickstep routine. After the announcement, Ewing said: "I've had a blast. Thanks to Channel Seven, to my dance partner Luda, the amazing cast and to everyone who voted. Keep voting." He also said that he was pleased to have raised funds for his chosen charity, St Vincent De Paul Society. "It's been great," he explained. "Mum works for them so that's been very special." Lara Bingle, who was criticised by judges last week, was told by Helen Richey that she could be "unbeatable" in the competition. Todd McKenney was impressed with Haley Bracken's (more)...

Mark Occhilupo has left Dancing with the Stars. The Australian surf champion, who was partnered with Jade Brand in the reality television series, was eliminated from the competition after receiving 15 points for his quickstep routine. Occhilupo was in the bottom two with Home and Away star Dan Ewing, but remained calm when the verdict was announced. He said: "I thoroughly enjoyed it. I had such a great time. I met a lot of good friends and my dance partner Jade Brand is such a sweet girl." He also joked that he will "go back to surfing" rather than continuing with his dance practice. Wag Haley Bracken got 28 points after impressing the judges with her rumba. Judge Helen Richey told her: "One of the best rumbas we've ever seen. Terrific job." Singer Damien Leith was also praised for giving judge Josh Horner (more)...

Nathan Bracken has been eliminated from Dancing with the Stars. The Australian sports star, whose wife Haley is also taking part in the reality television series, became the first contestant to leave the show after dancing a Jive to Queen song 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' last night. Nathan told Yahoo!7: "It was short and sweet. It's been fun and a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness for my chosen charity, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. It's a cause I feel very strongly about." Haley finished in second place with 24 points and judge Helen Richey told her: "You are certainly living up to your potential. You should (more)...

Brynne Edelsten has revealed that she does not bear a grudge against the judges or hosts of Dancing with the Stars. The Australian socialite, who is married to 67-year-old entrepreneur Geoffrey Edelsten, looked visibly upset on Sunday night's premiere when new judge Josh Horner called he a "bedazzled potato sack" and Helen Richey described her dancing as "frightening". Brynne said on Sunrise: "No I don't think they were [too harsh], because they are there to criticise you, give you constructive criticism and it's only going to make me better. I would personally rather have it be really hard on me in the first show, so it's that much easier for me to show improvement on the second show. "I was terrified last night. I'm looking forward to when I get to do a ballroom dance, my ballroom is so much stronger (more)...

Sonia Kruger has issued a warning to the latest addition to the Dancing with the Stars judging panel. The Australian television host, who presents the reality TV show with Daniel Macpherson, said that new judge Joshua Horner should make sure he agrees with fellow panel member Helen Richey if he wants to keep his job. Kruger gave the message for Horner to The Daily Telegraph, saying: "If you don't agree with Helen, you're gone." Original judge Paul Mercurio was axed from the programme, then Mark Wilson was dropped earlier this year. He said (more)...

Mark Wilson has left Dancing With The Stars Australia. The five time Aussie dancesport champion, who has been a judge on the reality television series since 2004, will no longer be taking part in this year's season of the competition. According to The Daily Telegraph, Wilson and the Seven Network decided to "part company" before the 11th series began, but fellow judges Todd McKenney and Helen Richey will still be taking part. He said: "I understand TV shows have to evolve and I support the decision to recast the judging panel - (more)...

Helen Richey has revealed that she is too scared to have cosmetic surgery. The 64-year-old Australian television star, who is best known as a judge on reality show Dancing With The Stars, said that she is lucky in that she has always had a slim figure. Richey told New Idea magazine: "Both my parents were very trim people. I think in that way, I've been very fortunate. I've never ever been on a diet my whole life. I eat basically what I want, when I want it, but in small amounts. I'm just not a big eater. "Sometimes (more)...