Dancing with the Stars 2014 new cast lineup: Candace Cameron Bure, Nene Leakes and Maksim Chmerkovskiy rumors for season 18

The Dancing with the Stars season 18 cast reveal will take place in less than a week, but spoilers continue, with the latest report pointing to the return of pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

The pro dancer is a veteran of DWTS, having danced with numerous celebrity partners. In 2010, he partnered with Erin Andrews, who has been named the new host of DWTS, replacing Brook Burke-Charvet. The pair landed third place.

Chmerkovskiy also previously partnered with singer and actress Brandy, Olympian Hope Solo, actress Melissa Gilbert and Kirstie Alley.

The Ukrainian born Latin ballroom dancer left the show in 2013 for season 16 and returned in season 17 as a semifinals judge.

"Real Housewives of Atlanta's" Nene Leakes is rumored to make her dancing debut on the show after she tweeted a message to her fans. "Had an amazing day 2day! Did something I have never done. I can't wait 2 share it wish u."

Other cast rumors include former "Full House" star Candace Cameron Bure, who had starred as D.J. Tanner in the hit family series. She is now a mother of three and a best-selling author.

Others rumored to have been asked to dance on the show are: Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, former Olympian Bruce Jenner, Sharon Osbourne, "The Bachelor" star Juan Pablo Galavis, former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, Dan Cortese, Cody Simpson , Jacklyn Smith, Shay Mitchell.

An Olympian who competed at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games is also expected to join. Will it be gold-medal winners Meryl Davis or Charlie White?

The all new celebrity cast and pro partners of DWTS season 18 will be revealed live on March 4 on "Good Morning America" between 7.00-9.00 a.m. ET.

The hit dancing show will premiere on Monday, March 17.

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