Why did Bristol Palin decide to sign on for next seasons Dancing With the Stars?
"I just wanted to do it because its so fun," she told UsMagazine.com at a DWTS press conference Monday night. "Its positive and its a good competition. I wanted to step outside my comfort zone and have a good time."
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Her mom, former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, was supportive as well.
"Shes always been my No. 1 fan," said Bristol, 19, who will dance with two-time champ Mark Ballas. "Of course, shell be down here [cheering me on]."
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But she wont baby-sit grandson Tripp, 19 months, while Bristol is rehearsing. Said Bristol, "Shell be traveling the world doing speeches and stuff."
Bristol said her biggest personal challenge will be "just showing my personality and moving my hips"
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"They both have some dance experience," she said. "But everyones so good and Im so happy to be a part of it."
She told Us she was most psyched to meet Florence Henderson, whom she called "an icon."
Added Bristol, "The pro athletes are pretty cool too."
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As for those DWTS costumes, Bristol told Us, "We did our title shoot today, so I got all glammed up and stuff, but Im definitely excited to wear all those. I know that mine will be the most conservative -- I will be the most dressed. Thats how I am and thats how I want to dress. But itll be good, all the rhinestones and spray tans, that will be fun."
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