Mel B loved Dancing with the Stars so much that she’s signed a contract with Access Hollywood to be a special correspondent for Dancing with the Stars season. She will be meeting with the new contestants and following throughout their Dancing journey.

The new season starts on Monday, March 17th on ABC. Perhaps the most exciting cast yet includes:

Adam Corolla–comedian and radio host. He’ll be paired with reigning champion Julianne Hough. Adam found out who is partner was during his radio show broadcast and promptly told Julianne that he thought dance partners should move in with each other and live together throughout the season. She commented that it had been rumored that she was romantically involved with her previous partners but that it was all untrue.

Shannon Elizabeth–remember her from American Pie and That 70s Show? She’s paired with Julianne’s brother, Derek Hough (the guy who stepped on Jennie Garth’s dress last season–oops!).

Priscilla Presley–yep, Elvis Presley’s one and only wife (she’s also an actress and businesswoman). She’s paired with Louis Van Amstel.

Penn Jillette–Magician/Illusionist of Penn and Teller. We’ll see if he happens to have magical feet. He’s paired with Kym Johnson.

Jason Taylor–NFL Man of the Year–a huge guy: 6′6″ 255lbs! Should make for some interesting dancing. He’s paired with Edyta Sliwinska.

Kristi Yamaguchi–Olympic champion in figure skating. She’s gotta have an advantage for sure–should be fun to watch. Paired with Mark Ballas (Cheeta girl, Sabrina’s, ex-partner).

Steve Guttenberg–actor; starred in Police Academy, Three Men and a Baby, etc. He’s paired with Anna Trebunskaya (her husband is also on the show: Jonathan Roberts).

Mario–R&B star is paired with Karina Smirnoff.

Marlee Matlin–Academy Award winning actress paired with Fabian Sanchez.

Monica Seles–Grand Slam tennis champion paired with Jonathan Roberts (Anna’s husband).

Marissa Jaret Winokur–Broadway star paired with Tony Dovolani.

Christian De La Fuente–international film star paired with Cheryl Burke.

So, never heard of some of these people; but, I’d never heard of Helio Castroneves until last season either and how much did we all end up loving him!?!  I love that Dancing with the Stars brings people from all walks of life together on the dance floor.