Dancer Mark Ballas and “Dancing with the Stars” contestant Bristol...

Dancer Mark Ballas and “Dancing with the Stars” contestant Bristol Palin after their number Monday. (Sept. 20, 2010) Credit: AP File, 2010

As expected — thanks Mario Lopez! -- ABC will launch an all-stars edition of “Dancing with the Stars” next fall.

Lopez, a former contestant said a few weeks ago he was approached and ABC Entertainment boss Paul Lee has confirmed, though in a recent conference call said, he wants to have “fan favorites.” That may or may not rule out winners, although one would assume they are also fan favorites. But not necessarily. Bristol Palin was absolutely a fan favorite but does that mean an invite went out to her? (Lee did not address the question of names.)

Me? I'd like to see Cloris Leachman back, and definitely definitely definitely Master P. Please ABC — I'm beggin' ya: Master P. 

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