I have to admit this years crop of men appeared a little lackluster at first. They were missing a “former teen idol” singer or television star.

Wayne Newton was a class act. I have new respect for him. I don’t think the very competitive Cheryl Burke was thrilled to have Wayne as a partner.
Floyd Mayweather lived up to the hype. The guy can move.
Helio Castroneves was another surprise. However much of the credit has to be given to his partner, Julianne Hough, and her great choreography. She was Apolo Ohno’s partner last season.

Mark Cuban was teamed up with Kym Johnson, and that’s good enough for me.

I think we’ll be saying our goodbyes to Josie Maran.