2009 Dancing with the Stars season 8 cast revealed: DWTS 8 cast

With the official announcement of the Dancing with the Stars season 8 cast / Dancing with the Stars 8 contestants due this Sunday, fans are eagerly awaiting who will be this season's dancers. However, a partial list of this season's celebrity dancers has been leaked by several sources prior to the official announcement. Allegedly, Dancing with the Stars season 8 will include the ex-wife of Charlie Sheen, Denise Richards, "Jackass" star Steve-O and country singer Jewel Kilcher.

According to Aceshowbiz, the leak of Denise Richards' participation came from Life & Style Weekly which claims that the actress is busy preparing for

her stint in DWTS season 8 by losing weight and getting in shape. Reportedly, an insider had this to say, "She's super excited and has lost a few pounds to tone up and get in shape. She's ready and thinks she can go all the way!" Meanwhile, the Jewel Kilcher reveal was allegedly done by In Touch who quoted as source as saying that the country singer is excited about joining Dancing with the Stars 8 / Dancing with the stars season 8. Kilcher is apparently an avid dancer and looks forward to competing as well as the benefits the show will give her career and fitness. Steve O's participation, on the other hand, was leaked by OK! Weekly.

The official Dancing with the Stars 8 / Dancing with the Stars season 8 cast will be revealed this Sunday via a special presentation entitled "All Night Name Drop". After that, the DWTS season 8 / DWTS 8 participants will likely go on a marketing and promotions campaign on different TV shows. One contestant is scheduled to guest on Good Morning America on Monday and another one on Jimmy Kimmel Live the day after.

Watch out for the official announcement to find out who else will dance this season on Dancing with the Stars season 8 / DWTS 8.