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A BOXING great, a model who survived an Indian Ocean tsunami and a grown-up 'Karate Kid' will be hoofing it on the 12th season of Dancing with the Stars. And former Playboy Playmate Kendra Wilkinson will also be putting on her dancing shoes and getting ready to rumba.
The 25-year-old model and actress traded in her heels for flip flops, basketball shorts and her husband's oversized sweatshirt as she left for her first day of rehearsal for the popular television show.
The mother to one-year-old Hank Basket IV is the early favourite to win the dancing competition and take home the coveted mirror ball trophy. She said: "I've always loved the show, so it's really cool I get to be on it."
Fellow contestants should watch out because she has not hidden her desire to win. She said: "I have a competitive streak in me so I'm so excited to compete."
The reality show star added that she is most excited about being able to show off her post-baby body in the show's famously skimpy outfits. The blonde bombshell has had a very public struggle with her weight since the birth of her son last December. But all of her time focused on diet and exercise has paid off.
Kendra says Dancing With The Stars 'couldn't have come at a more perfect time in my life. I'm almost back to my pre-baby body so I'm excited for all the costumes'.
Former welterweight champ Sugar Ray Leonard, model Petra Nemcova and Ralph Macchio of the hit 1984 karate movie will also be among the 11 celebrity contestants when the ABC TV competition returns on March 21.
The cast was announced last Monday in segments that aired during an episode of ABC's The Bachelor.
Also hitting the dance floor will be Kirstie Alley, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward, professional wrestler Chris Jericho, radio show co-host Mike Catherwood, one-time rap prodigy Romeo (former Lil' Romeo), Chelsea Kane of Disney Channel's Jonas and talk show host Wendy Williams.
