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Back to ‘Dancing’

ABC surprised fans yesterday when it announced via Twitter that it was unveiling the cast for its upcoming all-star version of “Dancing With the Stars” next week — months ahead of its debut.

Speculation was high yesterday that Bristol Palin will be among the names who are coming back for a second crack at the show’s cheesy, mirrored-ball trophy.

Among the other names kicked around in online reports are former Spice Girl Mel B., style maven Carson Kressley and actor Joey Lawrence and Bristol Palin.

Palin danced on the fall 2010 season and proved such a fan favorite that she made it to the final night of the competition.

The announcement will be made Friday, July 27, the network said.