Bristol Palin Makes DWTS Debut

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 Bristol Palin Makes Debut
 
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          Sep 21, 2010
          
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Bristol Palin, the self-described "public advocate for teen pregnancy prevention," made her Dancing With The Stars debut Monday night to the aptly titled tune "Mama Told Me Not to Come."

Watch Palin, the daughter of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin, dance the cha-cha with partner Mark Ballas.
 
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