HOT GALLERY: Get to Know the Remaining Contestants on Dancing with the Stars Before They Were Famous

Will he add a mirror-ball trophy to that flashy Super Bowl ring? It’s no wonder that the Green Bay Packers wide receiver—who, before adopting his signature number 80 appeared as number 13 in this rookie card—is proving himself on the dance floor: In addition to football, he was once a track-and-field star and almost an Olympic athlete. His strength and footwork are on full display, as in this sizzling tango in week 5. Driver is also dedicated to improving the lives of homeless women and children through the Donald Driver Foundation. Will He Win? He has a good chance of going far in the competition with pro partner Peta Murgatroyd, as he’s already proved an aptitude for picking up complicated routines and has the physical prowess to pull off impressive lifts and spins. Plus, the television viewing audience has demonstrated an affinity for nimble NFL players on the show in the past (see: Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice).

His most famous role may have been a supremely dorky and unconfident guy, but Jaleel White is not that guy. White was already a showbiz vet by the time he become the bespectacled, clumsy, nasally Steve Urkel (“Did I do that?”) on Family Matters, having appeared in countless guest spots and commercials. That adorable little guy grabbing the Oreo out of the middle of the stack? That’s White. And swinging-and-singing for Toys “R” Us? Yup, that’s him. And Uh-oh’ing for SpaghettiOs? That’s him too. He was also later the voice of Sonic on the Sonic the Hedgehog animated series, and is currently hosting the spooky new Syfy network game show Total Blackout. Will He Win? White’s partner, Kym Johnson, is already a two-time champ, having won with partner Donny Osmond (season 9) and Hines Ward (season 12). White and Johnson earned their highest marks from the judges this past week, for their cha-cha performed to the Temptations’ live rendition of “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” but White’s scores have been up and down; he has to keep up the level of performance and choreography from week to week to have a shot at making it to the finale.

American audiences may not have been familiar with Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins before she hit the Dancing floor, but her graceful routines and sweet personality have quickly won her many fans. She has performed around the world (including the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize Concert) and sung on numerous TV shows—notably the British version of DWTS, Strictly Come Dancing. “I have a lot of history with the show,” Jenkins says. “Whilst singing, I've been in prime position to observe the dancing.... My admiration has been huge and I can't believe I'm going to be learning to dance myself!” Jenkins has dabbled in acting as well, appearing on the 2010 Doctor Who Christmas special. Will She Win? The fact that she’s an unfamiliar face to most viewers may work against her, but Jenkins and her pro partner, Mark Ballas, have consistently earned some of the highest scores from the judges (they recently won the Motown dance marathon going head-to-head with their competitors). Besides, Jenkins is lovely to watch and seems humble and charming, all of which should earn her votes. Ballas, a 10-time DWTS vet, has won the title twice, with Kristi Yamaguchi in season 6 and Shawn Johnson in season 8. These two are currently looking like the team to beat this year.

Did they or didn’t they? That was the question after not one but two steamy dance-floor kisses between Maria Menounos and her DWTS pro partner Derek Hough. Well, yes, they did, but it’s not what you think! “I have the most understanding boyfriend on the planet,” Menounos told Life & Style magazine. “Derek’s not the first other man I’ve kissed, because between movies and TV shows, it happens.” Though, she added, Hough definitely is a “great kisser.” (Menounos and her director-producer boyfriend Keven Undergaro have been together for more than a decade.) The host of Extra and Access Hollywood has acted in series like One Tree Hill and Scrubs and is also a WWE “diva”—no joke. Will She Win? Menounos and Hough definitely have chemistry, which has translated into consistently solid scores. And Hough has two DWTS wins, with Brooke Burke in season 7 and Nicole Scherzinger in season 10. Menounos has yet to truly dazzle us on the dance floor (other than the kisses, of course), but she has potential—plus she’s a beautiful woman with a disarmingly dorky laugh, which can only increase her likability.

This 20-year-old Disney star—of the current series Shake It Up! and the Camp Rock movies, with the Jonas Brothers—has been dancing his entire career. But DWTS is opening up a whole new kind of moves to Roshon Fegan. “The dance I think gives me the most fear is ballroom,” says Fegan, “because it’s unlike another dance style I’ve done. It’s going to take some time to learn, but I think once I start learning I can get the hang of it.” Will He Win? Fegan is paired with another young spitfire, 22-year-old Chelsie Hightower, who had one of the most memorable routines ever on the show that made her famous, So You Think You Can Dance. While Fegan certainly has rhythm and loose hips—and a sweet demeanor that can’t help but appeal to the audience—his challenge will be reining in his usual style and applying those skills to the strict formats of ballroom.

It shouldn’t really be surprising that racy photos from William Levy’s modeling days (censored!!!) have been burning up the Internet since he caught our attention on DWTS. Fortunately, the Cuban telenovela star’s hunky physique and sizzling sex appeal have been fully on display, as in his hot salsa with pro partner Cheryl Burke. Will He Win? After a somewhat slow start, the pair have been pretty consistently at the top of the judges’ scoreboard (not including the temporary setback of the jive in week 4). And Burke is a consummate pro who has won the title twice, with Drew Lachey in season 2 and Emmitt Smith in season 3. If Levy can continue to grab viewers’ attention and use his obvious physical talent to his benefit, he can go far.

She’s all grown up, but she’ll always be "Half-Pint" to us. The child star of Little House on the Prairie has appeared in many TV movies and series over the years (including Touched by an Angel, Nip/Tuck, and 7th Heaven), in addition to voicing Batgirl on Batman: The Animated Series, but she will forever be remembered as the smart, tough tomboy Laura Ingalls who had a special relationship with Michael Landon’s "Pa." Gilbert held one of the most high-powered positions in Hollywood—president of the Screen Actors Guild—from 2001 till 2005. And it’s somewhat incredible that Gilbert is dancing at all: While performing in a touring musical production of Little House on the Prairie in 2010, Gilbert broke her back and had surgery to repair the damage. Will She Win? It’s not very likely. Though America clearly has warm feelings toward Gilbert, her scores have hovered at the lower end and she’s looked fairly stiff and awkward on the dance floor—understandable, given her injury. “The only time fear comes into play is when I feel that I might fall,” Gilbert has said. “I am very protective of my back. I am learning to let go of that.” Gilbert’s partner, DWTS favorite Maksim Chmerkovskiy, admitted that he had no idea who Gilbert was when they first met.