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‘Dancing’ cast to be revealed name-by-name

ABC will trickle out identities of new cast during Sunday-night lineup

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updated 10:14 p.m. ET Feb. 5, 2009

LOS ANGELES - “Dancing With The Stars” will reveal the latest cast of celebrities gearing up to lace up their dancing shoes and fox trot their way into the homes of millions during a primetime special this Sunday.

Though the premiere of “Dancing’s” season eight is still over a month away, the next all-star cast will be revealed when host Tom Bergeron presents “All Night Name Drop” on Sunday.

Bergeron will announce the celeb cast in between the shows on ABC’s Sunday night lineup including “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” “Desperate Housewives” and “Brothers and Sisters.”

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After each new cast member is announced, ABC.com will post the updated cast list online.

Following the “All Night Name Drop,” “Good Morning America” will have the first live in-studio interview with a new celebrity dancer.

Jimmy Kimmel will host another celebrity member of “Dancing’s” season eight on Tuesday night on his late-night show.

“Dancing With the Stars” will premiere on March 9.

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