# Career Revivals Through Dance Season 7 "Dancing With The Stars" Cast By Adam Lowe | Published 2008-08-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ted-mcginley-kim-kardashian-dancing-with-the-stars-season-7 References: [dancingwiththestars.maxlowe.net](http://dancingwiththestars.maxlowe.net/) & [dancingwiththestars.maxlowe.net](http://dancingwiththestars.maxlowe.net/) Season 7 of *Dancing With The Stars* will have some new faces when it returns to prime time on September 2nd. The 2008 cast of the hit [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/austin-butler) show was announced this morning on Good Morning America and includes **Ted McGinley**, **Kim Kardashian** and former N'Sync member **Lance Bass**. Theodore Martin "Ted" McGinley is best known as playing Jefferson D'Arcy on *Married... With Children* and Charley Shanowski on the show *Hope & Faith*. Kim Kardashian has experience on [reality TV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-slc-scoop); previously she has been on the show, *Keeping Up with the Kardashians*, but her roles in the limelight has also included being a "stylist, actress, celebutante/socialite" and model according to Wikipedia. There will also be two Olympic entries for this season - US beach volleyball player **Misty May-Treanor** and 2000 Olympian **Maurice Greene** will both compete for the show's top honour. Other celebrities include Master chef **Rocco DiSpirito**, **Cody Linley** from Hannah Montana, singer **Toni Braxton**, actress **Cloris Leachman**, sexy TV hostess of *Wild On!* and *Rock Star* **Brooke Burke**, comedian **Jeffrey Ross**, NFL player **Warren Sapp** and Susan Lucci, best known for playing **Erica Kane** on *All My Children*. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reality TV Cast Revivals:** Opportunity for former reality TV stars to revive their careers through participation in popular reality shows like Dancing With The Stars. - **Cross-industry Collaboration:** The inclusion of athletes, actors, chefs, and musicians in the Dancing With The Stars cast indicates the trend of cross-industry collaboration for entertainment and branding purposes. - **Sports Celebrity Crossover:** The participation of professional athletes, such as Misty May-Treanor and Maurice Greene, in reality shows like Dancing With The Stars showcases the trend of sports celebrity crossover into mainstream entertainment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Reality TV:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new reality TV formats and concepts that give former celebrities a chance to revive their careers. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms and collaborations that bridge different industries, allowing celebrities from various fields to showcase their talents and gain exposure. - **Sports and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore opportunities for professional athletes to expand their personal brand and fan base through crossover appearances in popular entertainment shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV-Star Supported Bridal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelsey-anderson.md) - [Celebrity Game Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kim-kardashian-fortnite.md) - [Celebrity Alternative Meat Ambassadors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kardashian-joined-beyond-meat.md) - [Anti-Breakup Festive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-merry.md) - [2000s TV Series Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/21seeds-serving-summer-campaign.md) - [Blockbuster Shopping Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-friday-ad.md) - [Body-Inclusive Reality TV Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roses-for-every-body.md) - [Speed Dating Diners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-matches-are-back.md) - [Reality TV Cosmetic Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/it-cosmetics-keep-it-real-campaign.md)