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Fans eager for the return of reality TV's ballroom bash finally got the big news they've been waiting for on Tuesday: The 11 familiar faces set to grace the dance floor when the next season of "Dancing With the Stars" kicks off were revealed. There's just one problem. According to many of those fans, the faces weren't that familiar at all.

It's a common complaint for the show each season. The word "stars" may be in the title, but some feel the definition is stretched.

"I guess I'm really showing my age, but I have only heard of (Wynonna) Judd and (Dorothy Hamill)," reader Lin Redfield posted to our Facebook page. "I have no idea who these other people are."

The others in question happen to be Super Bowl champ Jacoby Jones, actor D.L. Hughely, Lisa Vanderpump of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," boxer Victor Ortiz, actor-comedian Andy Dick, "American Idol" alum Kellie Pickler, soap star Ingo Rademacher, Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman and Zendaya of Disney Channel fame.

But the truth is, Lin was hardly alone in wondering about the so-called celebrity identities.

"'With the Stars'!!!???? Who the heck are 8 out of 11 of those names?" reader Julaine Schexnayder asked. "I have never heard of them so how can I care if they do well or not! I will bet you this, however, the winner will be someone with a well-known name today, not an unknown."

In fact, the complaint about unknown or little-known "stars" was echoed again and again, leaving some to suggest the successful reality TV staple was starting to lose touch with the modern boob-tube world.

"Dancing With The Stars: where The Lawrence Welk show meets The Love Boat," Kevin Doyle joked.

But it wasn't just the celebrity casting news that had fans in a tizzy. While the participating stars -- or well, close enough -- gave viewers plenty to talk about, so did the absence of one ballroom pro.

For only the second time in his 13 seasons with the show, popular pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy -- aka the bad boy of the ballroom -- won't be dancing alongside one of the hoofer hopefuls, and faithful fans weren't pleased about that.

"OMG! will I miss Maks? thats an understatement," Linda Benincasa Fabiano told us. "It will not be the same without him. Not sure if I will be as dedicated to the show now that he is taking a leave."

Kathi Johnson agreed, telling us, "(It's) disappointing, he was one of the highlights of the show."

According to the "Dancing" powers-that-be, Maks' absence is just routine.

"We frequently rotate the professional dancers, so it is not unusual for them to rest a cycle,” ABC said in a statement.

But on Twitter, a reader who goes by JoJo pointed out, "The funny thing is they said they frequently rotate dancers, but I seldom see them rotate Derek (Hough) and Mark (Ballas), or Kym (Johnson)."

That's an especially interesting point in the case of Derek, who announced he was leaving the ballroom last season only to return once again.

What do you think of all the casting news? And which stars would you have rather seen join the ballroom bash? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page.

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Dorothy Hamill, D.L. Hughley and Wynonna Judd are among the stars ready to go "Dancing."

In just three weeks, glitz, glam and a whole lot of spray tan return to prime time as "Dancing With the Stars" kicks off its 16th season. The battle for the mirror-ball trophy will see 11 stars -- or reasonable facsimiles -- face off for ballroom bragging rights. But which 11 stars?

ABC teased the first star Sunday night -- Super Bowl champ and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones. As for the rest of the cast, they were revealed Tuesday on "Good Morning America."

Here are the stars and pro partners who'll soon get ready to rumba:

• Wynonna Judd will dance alongside Tony Dovolani.
• Dorothy Hamill will learn some ballroom basics from Tristan MacManus.
• D.L. Hughley is set to perform with pro dancer Cheryl Burke.
• Lisa Vanderpump will partner with new pro Gleb Savchenko.
• Victor Ortiz will try out his fancy footwork with first-timer Lindsay Arnold.
• Andy Dick will hit the floor with some help from yet another new pro, Sharna Burgess.
• Zendaya is set to step out with Val Chmerkovskiy.
• Aly Raisman and pro Mark Ballas will vie for the mirror ball together.
• Kellie Pickler will waltz with Derek Hough.
• Ingo Rademacher will perform with Kym Johnson.
• And as for Jones, he'll be joined by pro Karina Smirnoff.

See how well all of the hoofer hopefuls perform when the new season of "Dancing With the Stars" kicks off March 18 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

What do you think of the cast? Take our poll below and then share all your thoughts about the new batch of ballroom beginners on our Facebook page.

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Wynonna Judd and Cactus Moser.

Wynonna Judd's husband, Cactus Moser, will be dealing with the effects of his Aug. 18 motorcycle crash for the rest of his life. Judd's rep tells Us Weekly that Moser's left leg was "severed at the scene of the accident," and doctors at a Rapid City, S.D., hospital decided they would have to amputate the limb above the musician's knee.

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"He has also undergone surgery to his hand," the rep adds. "Judd and Moser appreciate all of the quick medical and police responders as well as the hospital staff and well-wishes from family, friends and fans."

Judd and Moser (real name: Michael Scott Moser) were riding separate motorcycles in Deadwood, S.D., on Saturday when Moser, 55, collided with an oncoming vehicle.

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Following her husband's horrific accident, Judd, 48, has postponed her scheduled concerts in Canada this week in order to stay with her spouse.

"The outpouring of prayer and support from friends, family and fans has been a blessing to both Cactus and I. Cactus is a champion," Judd told Us in a statement over the weekend. "I love him deeply and I will not leave his side."

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