Post | 08/26/2008 11:15 am

Cloris Leachman, 82, to Strut Her Stuff on 'Dancing With the Stars'

By The Staff at wowOwow.com
Cloris Leachman with Dance Partner Corky Ballas
Cloris Leachman with dance partner

Corky Ballas courtesy of YouTube

Cloris Leachman is breaking out her dancing shoes.

It has been confirmed that the 82-year-old actress will be one of the 13 celebrities to compete in the next season of the hit ABC show, "Dancing With the Stars."

Leachman will become the oldest contestant in the history of the show. The previous contestant to hold this mark was then-66-year-old George Hamilton, who took part in season two.

The show premieres September 22. Other "Stars" will be actresses/models Kim Kardashian and Brooke Burke, former ‘NSync singer Lance Bass, Olympic gold medalist for beach volleyball Misty May-Treanor and NFL champ Warren Sapp.

The woman who became a household name in the ’70s for her signature role on the "Mary Tyler Moore Show" is still very active. Indeed.

Leachman, currently touring in her one-woman show, "Cloris!", recently completed three new films, Reuters reports. In 2006, she collected her eighth Primetime Emmy, the most by a single actress.

ABC announced the dance contestants yesterday on ABC News’s "Good Morning America."

Last week, Leachman stole the show at Comedy Central’s "The Roast of Bob Saget." It can be seen by clicking here.

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theCHEROKEErose

outstanding…you go, girl….like i always say, ‘AGE’ is just a NUMBER….

By theCHEROKEErose on 08/26/2008 11:41 am
K O

For Cloris, it’s a ‘win’ that she is a participant in this competition. What a wonderful roll model - the antidote of a Kim Kardashian

By K O on 08/26/2008 1:19 pm
Chari Bonagua

Right on, Cloris. I hope I can be as active as you when I reached that age.

By Chari Bonagua on 08/26/2008 1:22 pm
Kayla Frank

GO CLORIS!!! Age is only a number and is meaningless until you tag on maturity and both mental and physical ability. Go get them Cloris!

By Kayla Frank on 08/26/2008 1:52 pm
E W

Go Cloris! She rocks-did you catch the Bob Saget roast?

By E W on 08/26/2008 3:04 pm
DONNA SHAWVER

I hope she kicks ass and takes names….She has my vote because she has nerve and intestional fortitude!

By DONNA SHAWVER on 08/26/2008 8:04 pm
My Alias

can’t wait to see her kick up her heels!

By My Alias on 08/26/2008 9:30 pm
Chris Broersma

She is one classy lady - and funny too! The best to her in this competition! She sure has my vote too!

By Chris Broersma on 08/26/2008 10:43 pm
Kryssi K

Now THAT is damn impressive! You GO, Cloris!

By Kryssi K on 08/26/2008 11:58 pm
Kryssi K

P.S.- I’d actually WATCH that dumb show if she was in it!

By Kryssi K on 08/26/2008 11:58 pm
kermie b

Kryssi—I’ve never seen it either. I hope she wins the competition.

By kermie b on 08/27/2008 2:50 am
M L Staats

I think that’s just wonderful that Cloris Leachman who will always be young no matter what the calendar says is going to Tango and Quick Step and all that stuff! I just might tune in to see her.

By M L Staats on 08/27/2008 2:56 am
Maggi D

she is an inspiration to us all - and a point of reference of how we can approach life if we are lucky with our health.

By Maggi D on 08/27/2008 3:02 am
Jeannot Kensinger

She has my vote, no question about it.
I may even watch it.

By Jeannot Kensinger on 08/27/2008 8:38 am
carol wilson

What a gal!! Do a couple of spins for me. I have always enjoyed her as an actress, especially in “Young Frankenstein”.

By carol wilson on 08/27/2008 10:54 am
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