The Celebrities You Totally Forgot Competed on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Pamela Anderson was a contestant on the 10th season of DWTS in 2010. She partnered with professional dancer Damian Whitewood, and she was eliminated after seven weeks. In 2011, she appeared on the Argentinian version of the show, reuniting with Whitewood, and she took part in the 15th season all-star edition of the show in 2012, partnered with Tristan MacManus. The two were sadly eliminated in the first week of the all-star competition.

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Zendaya appeared in season 16 of the show in 2013. She partnered with professional dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy, and to no one's surprise, she did an excellent job. Zendaya was regularly praised by judges and fans alike and consistently scored high, but she ended up as runner-up on the final night, losing out to country singer Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough.

The '90s superstar appeared as a contestant on DWTS during season 11 in fall 2010. She partnered with professional dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy and overall, did a great job throughout her run. The two placed fourth in the competition, which came as a shock to the judges and the audience, as the two had consistently scored high on the show.

It's hard to believe that Kim Kardashian ever appeared on DWTS, a career move she'd likely never make now. The reality star participated in season 7 of the show and partnered with professional dancer Mark Ballas. Unfortunately for Kim K., she didn't last long and was the third contestant eliminated.

Soon after Jersey Shore debuted on MTV, Mike (a.k.a. "The Situation") Sorrentino appeared on season 11 of DWTS to prove he could do more than just fist-pump at the club. He danced with Karina Smirnoff and the two didn't last long; he was eliminated during the fourth week of the show.

Lil' Kim appeared on the eighth season of DWTS in 2009. She danced with Derek Hough and the two consistently performed well. They were highly rated among fans, audience members and judges, so their fifth place elimination was shocking to many that season.

Lil' Kim certainly wasn't the only big-name celebrity to appear on season 8 of the competition show. One of her competitors was Denise Richards, who danced with Maksim Chmerkovskiy. However, Richards didn't make it quite as far as Lil' Kim — she was eliminated second.

In a surprising move to many, professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. tried his hand at dancing when he appeared on season 5 of DWTS. He danced alongside Karina Smirnoff and proved that his talents extended beyond the ring. Mayweather placed ninth — and clearly had a great time getting there.

Singer Macy Gray made a splash when she appeared on season 9 of DWTS. She was partnered with professional dancer Jonathan Roberts. Unfortunately, the two didn't stick around; she was gone after a double elimination in week one.

Many reality stars have made an appearance on DWTS, but it was still surprising to see The Hills star Kristin Cavallari strap on a pair of dancing shoes during season 13. She partnered with Mark Ballas, but she didn't stick around for long: The couple was the third to be eliminated.

The late Jerry Springer appeared on DWTS all the way back in season 3, and it was for a really sweet reason: He wanted to learn the waltz for the wedding of his daughter, Katie. Springer danced with professional dancer Kym Johnson, and they did pretty well. The two made it to the seventh week of the competition before they were eliminated.

Actress Leah Remini appeared on DWTS during season 17 and partnered with the dancer Tony Dovolani. The couple did really well throughout, making it to the tenth week of the competition and reaching fifth place. In fact, Remini liked the show so much, that she came back. She temporarily co-hosted in season 19 and season 21, and was a guest judge during season 28.

Another '90s star who made it onto DWTS is Melissa Joan Hart. The actress appeared on season 9 of the competition show and partnered with Mark Ballas. The two blew almost all of their competition out of the water; they weren't eliminated until week six.

Nelly isn't the first person you would think of when remembering the stars on DWTS, but he did make an appearance, and he did great. The rapper appeared on season 29 of the show. He danced alongside Daniella Karagach, and they ended up placing third, sticking around for the majority of the season.

Proof that comedian and actress Margaret Cho really can do it all: she even appeared on DWTS. She was on season 11, partnered with Louis van Amstel. Unfortunately, the couple didn't last long, and they placed 10th in the competition.