Rachel Hunter hits the dance floor on US version of hit show

Rachel Hunter is about to have her chance to dazzle in sequins as she hits the dance floor in the American version of Dancing with the Stars.

She joins Trista Sutter of The Bachelorette, heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield, Joey McIntyre formerly of New Kids on the Block, John O'Hurley, of Seinfeld fame, and Kelly Monaco from General Hospital.

As with the other shows, they will all be trained by top ballroom dancers. Hunter will be paired with Jonathan Roberts, the 2004 USA Rising Star Latin Champion. The show debuts in the US on June 1.