Bristol Palin set to participate in `Dancing`

Bristol is among the celebs who will cha-cha-cha on `Dancing with the Stars`.

Los Angeles: The mother of "The Brady Bunch," a former NFL quarterback, one of the self-proclaimed "guidos" from "Jersey Shore" and the daughter of Sarah Palin are among the celebrities who will cha-cha-cha on the 11th season of `Dancing with the Stars`.

Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke, hosts of the ABC ballroom competition, announced the cast Monday. "The Brady Bunch" matriarch Florence Henderson, retired Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner, "Jersey Shore" co-star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino and Bristol Palin are among the 12 celebrities who will be paired with professional dance partners and train before their prime-time premiere Sept. 20. How does Palin`s mother feel about her dancing gig? "She`s excited for me," said Bristol. "She knows that this is going to be hard work, but she`s excited." Also competing for the mirrorball trophy will be: "When a Man Loves a Woman" singer Michael Bolton, comedian-actress Margaret Cho, former Los Angeles Lakers forward Rick Fox, "Dirty Dancing" actress Jennifer Grey, "Baywatch" actor David Hasselhoff, Disney Channel star Kyle Massey, singer-actress Brandy Norwood and "The Hills" co-star Audrina Patridge. "I`m happy to be here," said Hasselhoff. "My two daughters love this show, and they convinced me." The names of most of the celebrity contestants, save for 19-year-old "That`s So Raven" and "Cory in the House" star Kyle Massey, had been widely rumored as competitors in the weeks leading up to Monday`s official announcement, which was broadcast live during "Bachelor Pad." The first celebrity and their professional partner will be eliminated Sept. 21. Bureau Report