Names of the celebrities and pro dancers for any upcoming season of 'Dancing With the Stars' are guarded like gold at Fort Knox. However, the folks at ABC may have tipped their hand that hoofer Chelsie Hightower will indeed be back for season 9 of the reality competition. How'd they do that? The network invited Hightower to mingle with the press at the ABC summer TV Critics party in Pasadena, Calif. The official announcement about the upcoming cast will be made on Monday, Aug. 17, on 'Good Morning America.'
AOL TV caught up with Hightower to get the scoop on what she's been up to since taking rodeo star Ty Murray to season 8's final four. -- By Mike Maloney
Your presence here is a good sign that ABC is inviting you back for next season, yes?
It is a good sign! [But] I really still don't know. I'm crossing my fingers that I will be back.
What did you do during the hiatus?
I've taken three vacations. I think I've been home just two days this month. I've been crazy traveling and working, but it's been fun.
Do you have a dream celebrity that you hope 'Dancing' producers will one day pair you with?
No. I don't think so. The producers do an amazing job pairing us. They take a lot into consideration -- the personalities of everyone involved, who'd be compatible. I trust them 100 percent.
When do you find out the new roster of stars?
We find out exactly when [the public] does.
You've been compared to two-time 'Dancing With the Stars' winner Julianne Hough, both for your looks and great teaching skills. Do you see the similarities?
When I'm out in public, people will look at me and say, "Oh, my gosh! You've been my favorite for five years!" They'll go on and on. I'll say, "Thank you," but in my head I'll be thinking, "This person probably thinks I'm Julianne." It happens a lot. I don't mind it because I think she's such a great person and a great dancer. If I'm going to be mistaken for anyone, I'm glad it's Julianne!
Source: AOL TV
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