Bristol ‘Excited’ To Get Into ‘Dancing’ Shape

First Published: August 31, 2010 5:46 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images

Caption Bristol Palin attends “The Harsh Truth: Teen Moms Tell All” Town Hall Meeting sponsored by The Candie’s Foundation at Lighthouse International Conference Center in New York City on May 5, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Like many contestants before her, Bristol Palin welcomes the workout that “Dancing with the Stars” is bound to give her.

“I’m looking forward to this,” Bristol told Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson following the “Dancing” cast announcement during Monday night’s “Bachelor Pad.”

“It’s like I’m going to be working out as my job right now and that’s going to be my main focus and I’m so excited to get into shape,” she continued.

Sarah Palin’s daughter — who will be partnered with professional dancer Mark Ballas — said that her son Tripp might even stop by to see his mom learning her new ballroom moves.

“I think he’ll come in for a rehearsal or two. Yeah he’ll love it,” she told Shaun, adding that her mom could even show up on the ABC show. “I’m sure she’ll be down for a show or two.”

Season 11 of “Dancing with the Stars” premieres on Monday, September 20 at 8 PM. Results shows will air on Tuesdays at 9 PM.

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