AARP announced that its fitness ambassador, lesbian tennis legend Martina Navratilova, has joined the cast of ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
The two-hour season premiere of Dancing with the Stars took place March 19 on ABC-TV. Navratilova teams with Tony Dovolani, who returns for a 13th season.
She scored 20 out of a possible 30 points in her debut, tying for last. The first contestant will be eliminated next week.
"Whether you're 55 or 85, I hope to demonstrate that it's never too late to learn something new or step outside of your comfort zone," said Navratilova. "Going from the tennis court to the dance floor is going to be tough but I want to show my generation that staying active and challenging yourself can provide opportunities to learn new things and have fun."