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The long awaited promo photos of Dancing with the Stars season thirteen celebrities and their professional partners have been released.

Dare we suggest that they all look amazing in their dance costumes? The field includes actors and actresses, models, reality stars, talk show hosts, a transgender activist, a fashion designer, a lawyer, a former soldier, a singer, an NBA star and a soccer champ.

Movie producer David Arquette will dance with Kym Johnson, who led NFL wide receiver Hines Ward to a mirror ball trophy win last season.

NBA small forward Ron Artest is paired with Peta Murgatroyd, a pro newbie to DWTS. Actor and former soldier J.R. Martinez will be put through his paces by former Playboy cover girl Karina Smirnoff.

Transgender activist Chaz Bono and Lacey Schwimmer have been busy rehearsing. Cher‘s son has reportedly been dropping a pound a day because of the rigors of the practice routines. Schwimmer knows how to whip the big guys into shape–she and Disney star Kyle Massey were runner-ups on Season 11.

George Clooney’s ex-girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis will dance with Val Chmerkovskiy. His brother, Maks Chmerkovskiy, will dance with Women’s soccer goalkeeper champion Hope Solo. Expect some trash talk as the siblings engaged in a little competition of their own.

Television personalities Ricki Lake and Nancy Grace will hit the floor with three-time pro champ Derek Hough and Tristan MacManus, another DWTS pro newbie.

Reality stars Kristin Cavallari and Rob Kardashian will be paired with Mark Ballas and Cheryl Burke.

Fashion entrepreneur and designer Carson Kressley has been teamed with Anna Trebunskaya, and solo artist Chynna Phillips will dance with Tony Dovolani.

DWTS co-hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke will be on hand when the hit ABC show premieres on September 19, 2011.

Who will the audience favorites be this season? Chaz is sure to bring controversy but is likely to garner a great deal of support. Everyone loves a war hero, which is likely to make J.R. another popular contestant.

Haters are likely to have a field day with outspoken legal eagle Nancy Grace. Those who appreciate all things beautiful will have any number of fabulous looking women to cheer on.

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Photos: Courtesy DWTS ABC