Dancing With The Stars Season 11

As all of you know, I love celebrity gossip. If you didn't know this then we don't hang out enough. I mean, where would I be without my odd viewpoints on the lives of celebrities. They lead much more interesting and scandalous lives than I would ever have the nerve to live so why not dissect it.

So, with these almost sickly need of celebrity news it is no surprise that I am one of those Dancing With The Stars geeks.

It's a show that can pluck dying career celebrities and give them a new start or take virtual nobodies and turn them into stars. Hello Giles Marini, I'm talking to you. Being the naked guy in the Sex and the City Movie might have made the DWTS producers notice you but it was the show itself that made you a name known in almost every household in the country.

Let's not forget about the little jump in notice it has given to other notable celebrities (Melissa Joan Hart was the star of an ABC Family film and is now working on a new series staring Joseph Lawerence), athletes (Louis Vito was virtually unknown before but had tons of fans cheering him on at the last Olympics), and rumor-mongers (Kate Gosselin now has a new show and another in the works).

And that brings me to the next upcoming season of DWTS. Many people are speculating who might be the next picks for the new season. I love the viewpoints of this person. And so, with his suggestions and my own thoughts I will now unveil my dream candidates for future seasons of Dancing With The Stars...

JOHN STAMOS

I know it won't happen this year with him guesting on Glee (SQUEEEE!!!!!) but he's one I would definitely like to see shake things up on the dance floor. Just coming off a scandal is always a big draw too! PS John Stamos aka Uncle Jesse and a suppossed sex scandal... could he get any better? I less than three him.

DICK VAN DYKE

Who would not love to see this guy step it up and amaze everyone with his dancing abilities. Let's not forget his skills on shows like The Dick Van Dyke Show and Mary Poppins. I want more Dick Van Dyke in my life. And ok, I'm not sure about how well he could dance at almost 85 but I have faith in him.

MARY TYLER MOORE

Then, let's not forget the other half of the lovely couple from The Dick Van Dyke Show, Laura Petrie aka Mary Tyler Moore. Mary hasn't done a lot in recent years except for things like her humanitarian work, animal protection work, etc. I would love to see her come back with a vengance and dance her feet off at almost 73. Plus, with diabetes, she could turn into an even bigger spokesperson. I would LOVE to see her on the show sometime soon.

BONNIE HUNT

Bonnie Hunt. One of my favorite people no matter that she hasn't had a so called big role in a while. With her recently wrapped talk show Cousin Bonnie would be a perfect choice to make an impact on DWTS. Let's not forget the woman is hilarious. Think of all the great one liners and teasing comments she could give her partner. I would love to see her matched up with Maks. I would love to see her matched up with anyone as long as she's on the show!

LINDSAY LOHAN
You knew it was coming. Sad but true, I still like LiLo. Yes, I even use her shortened nickname. But coming off her trial and her 90 day/most likely two week jail time, this girl will need something to do to lift her spirits and her career. I could see her making an impact on the show and hanging around for a while. Let's just hope she can get her jail time out of the way quickly, learn her lesson, clean herself up permenently, and get herself on DWTS.

JESSICA SIMPSON

We all know this girl needs a new break or recharge in her career. After the very public divorce, weight issue crap, break-ups, and other issues I can see Jessica showing up somewhere like DWTS. Or, another good idea? Ashlee Simpson? I would be good with either.

SOMEONE FROM THE CAST OF LOST

Lost is over and the cast is all moving on to bigger and better things. Ok, well maybe not. Some of the cast might need another lift in their careers or even something to help them break away from their Lost character past. Let's take a look at who our choices are:

*Ben Linus aka Michael Emerson - could use DWTS to break out of his evil leader role

*Sun Kwon aka Yunjin Kim - After playing the Korean wife for the last 6 years she could use the show to show her spunky and sexy side.

*James "Sawyer" Ford aka Josh Halloway - who wouldn't want to see him in a suit or shirtless or just dancing. I'll take it.

*Hugo "Hurley" Reyes aka Jorge Garcia - I'd just like to see him do something a little different.

*Vincent the Dog aka Madison - oh wait... I've gone too far.

MATT LEBLANC
Who wouldn't like to see one of their favorite Friends stars on Dancing? And out of everyone in the cast that could use a little time in the spotlight, Matt LeBlanc is really at the top of the list. I mean, Courtney Cox Arquette has her new show, Cougartown (which rocks by the way), Jennifer Aniston has movies, Matthew Perry has his new upcoming show and a movie in the works, David Schwimmer is producing, and Lisa Kudrow has little side projects here and there. So if not Matt, probably Lisa would be a good pick but Matt totally gets my vote.

MATT LAUER

Matt Lauer, Where is this guy. He had his little scandel this last spring but other than that he has not been on the map anywhere. We need to see a new side of Lauer and Dancing with the Stars can give that to its contestants. I mean, last year's contestant, and #3 girl, Erin Andrews got a jump from her tomboy past and some distance from the key-hole peeper scandel. Matt, it's your turn.

BRIAN WILLIAMS

Brilliams! I LOVE this guy! Don't ask me why. Maybe it's the cameos in movies and tv shows like 30 Rock to Sesame Street ("Squid, squid, squid, squid squid")or slow jamming the news with Jimmy Fallon. Maybe it's just the fact that this guy is incredible but B-Willy is one of those guys that could pretty much do anything and I would be ok with it. I know he probably won't be on since his career is pretty much booming but he makes my list.

CANDACE CAMERON BURE

Candace Cameron would be a fantastic addition to any season's cast of DWTS. After playing DJ Tanner for so many years she could use a new role to get her into a major public light to show everyone she's still out there. And I'm not talking about her role on the ABC gymnastics show Make It Or Break It. Not that I don't absolutely LOVE her on that show but I would love to see her do more. And while we're adding her we might as well put Jodie Sweetin in the running too. And maybe Mary Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen too. Ok... maybe not.

TONY SHALHOUB
With Monk wrapped up this last year is there any reason Monk would not need something new? A change? After playing an OCD brilliant detective for the last nine years this could be just the thing to help Tony Shalhoub to break out of his old role.

DAVID HASSELHOFF

Haha! Heck yeah! Let's sign the Hoff on for some Dancing action. We all know this guy could use some positive publicity. After the drunken cheeseburger, leaving America's Got Talent, and all his other hijinks, we could really use a little look back at what made Hasselhoff so great back when he was on Baywatch. OR it could be just really funny and entertaining. Either way, it's a win.

SARAH MICHELLE GELLER

After just having a baby and not having a big career move in a while, Sarah Michelle could use a break, something to bring her back into the spotlight. And people coming back after having a baby usually do well. I mean, look at Brooke Burke. She won her season and is now co-host of the same show she previously won. So, SMG has been on my list of hopefulls the last couple of seasons.

KIRK CAMERON
What every Dancing With The Stars cast needs is an 80s heartthrob to round out the cast. My choice would have to be Kirk Cameron. He's kind of become the Christian prototype and I would love to see him get a little bit of that Mike Seaver action going on to show everyone he isn't the boring Christian but a much more interesting Christian. A win for both sides. And if Candace Cameron Bure is on the show we could have a brother-sister fued the likes of Donny and Marie.

TOM SELLECK

This would totally make my year. Who DOESN'T love Tom Selleck aka Richard from Friends aka TOM FREAKING SELLECK. He definitely needs to bring his mustached self back to tv. PS He was in the film, Killers, this year and it was amazing. Tom Selleck for DWTS. Enough said.

Any other ideas?

By the bye, here's my cast wish list from last year from my livejournal with videos and photos. Good times.