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The Stars Get Ready for Dancing!

With just a week till the March 9 kickoff, see how some of season 8's contestants (Steve-O! Lil' Kim!) are prepping for the ballroom
By People Staff Updated February 27, 2009 06:00 PM
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STEVE-O & LACEY SCHWIMMER

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Steve-O and Schwimmer bond over shop therapy! But make no mistake about the former Jackass star – he's a "workhorse." When it comes time to rehearsing, says Schwimmer, the daredevil pulls no stunts: "He is here every day, five hours."

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JEWEL & DMITRY CHAPLIN

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Eight-hour rehearsals with her Russian dance partner landed Jewel first on Dancing's injured list – and the season hasn't even begun! But the singer, who has tendonitis, says don't count her out: "I am in this for the long run."

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SHAWN JOHNSON & MARK BALLAS

SHAWN JOHNSON & MARK BALLAS
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Johnson and season 6 champ Ballas know practice makes perfect 10s! And the Olympic gymnast has already received a DWTS scouting report – from season 4 champ Apolo Anton Ohno. "He told me what to expect and a rundown of the show," says Johnson. "I can't wait to perform."

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KARINA SMIRNOFF & STEVE WOZNIAK

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The Apple Computer co-founder and his pro partner Smirnoff take it one small step at a time in the dance studio. Once dubbed "King of the Nerds," Wozniak may be a mirror-ball trophy long shot, but then again, did you ever hear of a little film called Revenge of the Nerds?

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DENISE RICHARDS & MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY

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Richards and her partner are already on the same Dancing page. Raves the actress: "He's an amazing, amazing dancer." Maks would most definitely agree. He led former partner Spice Girl Mel B. all the way to the finale on season 5.

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DAVID ALAN GRIER & KYM JOHNSON

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Fans thought the Chocolate News host was pulling their leg when he was announced as a contestant on DWTS. But the funnyman is taking his stretches – and paso dobles – with partner Johnson seriously. Check out that balance!

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LIL' KIM & DEREK HOUGH

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There's no bad rap when it comes to Lil' Kim and her pro partner Hough, who have been hard at work rehearsing in New York City. In fact, the season 7 champ has nothing but praise for his hip-hop partner. In a recent blog post he wrote, "I think she will surprise a lot of people."

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