To fill the beautiful sidekick role left open by Samantha Harris, the Dancing With The Stars producers turned to….Drew Lachey.  The Season 2 winner—and scheduled host of the DWTS spin-off ‘Dance War’—will help make Tom Bergeron look good until Harris’ return (assuming she doesn’t enjoy her maternity leave too much).

As for the competition, tonight’s episode was all about the ladies.  (The male contestants will take the stage Tuesday night).  Except for the stick-thin yet uncoordinated model Josie Maran (who scored a dismal 16), the women overall did very well on their first time out.  But the night was definitely owned by Cheetah Girl Sabrina Bryan.  Her fierce and precise moves got her very near a perfect score on Day One (she scored a 26).  Will this finally be the season for another female champion?  We should probably size up the men tomorrow before placing any bets.