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Other Olympians who have competed are Apolo Anton Ohno, Kristi Yamaguchi, Evander Holyfield, Clyde Drexler, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Monica Seles, Misty May-Treanor and Maurice Greene.<\/p>\n<p>Other castmates include singer Macy Gray, actor Melissa Joan Hart, model Kathy Ireland, singer Mya, <i>Iron Chef America<\/i> host Mark Dacascos, songwriter Ashley Hamilton, former NFL football player and ESPN analyst Michael Irvin, legendary entertainer Donny Osmond, former Congressman Tom DeLay, model Joanna Krupa, actress Debi Mazar, media personality Kelly Osbourne, singer Aaron Carter, UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell and snowboarder Louie Vito.<\/p>\n<p>The season returns for its ninth season on Monday, Sept. 21.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HOLLYWOOD, California, August 17. 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