MUMBAI: An NFL legend, a Hollywood star, a rap singer and an Oscar winning actress are among the performers who will strut their stuff on the second season of US broadcaster ABC's dance show Dancing with the Stars.

The show kicks of in January 2006 and is the American version of BBC's show Strictly Come Dancing.

Hosted by Tom Bergeron, the new season boasts an expanded lineup with even more celebrities than before. Contestants are preparing to waltz, fox trot and cha cha cha their way into living rooms across America.

Contestants include Tia Carerre who starred in the TV show Relic Hunter which aired in india on AXN. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) diva Stacy Kiebler will be partnered with professional dancer Tony Dovolani.

The pairs will perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by a panel of dance experts: Former dancers Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and dancer/choreographer Carrie Ann Inaba. The viewing public also gets to weigh in, by phoning in or voting online for their favourite performers.

The scores are combined and the outcome will be announced during a results show which will be televised the following evening. One couple will be eliminated each week. ABC says that the previous season averaged 16.8 million viewers weekly. Costumes, popular music performed by a 15-piece orchestra and performances offered doses of glitz, glamour and fun.