Belinda CarlisleFOR HER The chubby-cheeked lead singer of the Go-Go's is still the epitome of cool for an entire generation. (Thankfully, she has changed her hairstyle since then.)AGAINST HER Nothing. Belinda Carlisle is perfect.

David Alan GrierFOR HIM Grier is an improv-comedy phenom, which will serve him well if he forgets any steps.AGAINST HIM Len Goodman is not easily amused.

JewelFOR HER She's comfortable in front of cameras, having hosted the fifth season of USA's Nashville Star.AGAINST HER She was replaced in the sixth season by... Billy Ray Cyrus. Also: multitasking is not her strong suit (see: poetry, acting).

Shawn JohnsonFOR HER The disciplined Olympic gold medalist is used to rigorous practice schedules.AGAINST HER She's, like, 42 inches tall. At 17, she's also the youngest contestant ever.

Lil' KimFOR HER Say what you will, this rap diva knows how to entertain.AGAINST HER She's not exactly known for her manners.

Gilles MariniFOR HIM The French actor is best known for his nude scene opposite Kim Cattrall in the Sex and the City movie.AGAINST HIM Dancing with the Stars is a clothing-mandatory enterprise.

Ty MurrayFOR HIM America loves cowboys, and ballroom dancing is kind of like a rodeo, but with capes and sequins.AGAINST HIM Maybe his wife, Jewel, likes them, but those chaps he wears aren't exactly aerodynamic.

Nancy O'DellFOR HER Her perky demeanor and svelte physique are already camera-ready.AGAINST HER She's paid to look good standing still.

Denise RichardsFOR HER The statuesque former Bond girl and Wild Things "actress" certainly has the body to be a dancer.AGAINST HER After a messy divorce from Charlie Sheen and an E! reality show of questionable merit, the nation's appetite for more Richards might already be sated.

Steve-oFOR HIM The Jackass star is fearless.AGAINST HIM Attaching a baby alligator to his scrotum is not going to earn him any extra points with the judges (well, maybe Bruno).

Lawrence TaylorFOR HIM America loves a second act: The formerly debaucherous New York Giants linebacker has been clean and sober since 1998.AGAINST HIM Inevitably, his costume choices will spawn a groan-inducing series of "Big Blue" puns from host Tom Bergeron.

Chuck WicksFOR HIM He's easy on the eyes. Amirite, ladies?AGAINST HIM He's dating Dancing pro Julianne Hough, which means men everywhere already hate him.

Steve WozniakFOR HIM Um, people love Apple computers?AGAINST HIM He might be a cagillionaire, but he's not exactly physically fit.