Sherri Shepherd embroiled in Dancing With The Stars cheat claims after starting rehearsals THREE MONTHS ago

Sexy Sherri Shepherd with her dance partner

The Dancing With The Stars line-up was only announced two weeks ago.

But today it has been claimed The View host Sherri Shepherd  got a head start over her competitors - and started rehearsing with her dance partner Val Chmerkovskiy three months ago.

The claims are unlikely to please her fellow celebrity contestants - who have only been practising for the past couple of weeks.

Sherri was spotted heading into Soho Studio in Hollywood in early December, an eyewitness told RadarOnline.

'She had her dance shoes with her and was dressed in workout gear. I saw them dancing together,' the source told the website.

The 44-year-old comedienne will compete alongside the likes of Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins, Maria Menounos, Melissa Gilbert, Gavin DeGraw and Jack Wagner in the hit show.

Sherri Shepard leaving home

The official line-up for the upcoming season was revealed two weeks on Good Morning America.

A DWTS insider added to RadarOnline: 'You’re not supposed to even know who your partner is before the announcement is made.

'It seems like Sherri is cheating and trying to get a leg up on the other dancers by spending way more time getting ready for the competition.'

Nancy's new project... a good sex guide: So will her book reveal Sven's bedroom secrets?

Nancy Dell'Olio

It’s a prospect that probably won’t have Sven-Goran Eriksson dancing for joy.
His former lover Nancy Dell’Olio plans to follow her star turn on Strictly Come Dancing by writing a sex guide.

Nancy Dell'Olio with her Ex boyfriend

The flamboyant Italian-American, who spent a sometimes turbulent eight years with Eriksson, is in negotiations to produce a Lovers Guide-style manual for couples after being approached by two publishers.
It is expected to include her advice on lingerie and how to improve sexual relations as well as tips for amorous evenings.

Sven Goran Eriksson, pictured here with Nancy Dell'Olio in 2005

The 50-year-old lawyer has told friends she also wants to appear in the book wearing items of lingerie she believes are particularly attractive.
Miss Dell’Olio – currently dating chef James ‘Jockey’ Petrie, who at 34 is 16 years her junior – has been offered £30,000 by one publisher for a single book.

Nancy Dell'Olio while dating director Trevor Nunn

Nancy Dell'Olio

Dates ... James Petrie and Nancy Dell'Olio

Cheryl Burke sizzles in red at pre-Emmy party with her Dancing With The Stars castmates

Cheryl Burke has come under a lot of flack about her weight in recent months, but she sizzled last night in a little red dress.
The Dancing With The Stars professional looked gorgeous in a strapless mini frock that hugged her curves in all of the right places.
The design of the dress gave her a flattering silhouette and her simple accessories and black peep-toe shoes finished off her look perfectly.

Cheryl Burke has come under a lot of flack about her weight in recent months, but she sizzled last night in a little red dress.
The Dancing With The Stars professional looked gorgeous in a strapless mini frock that hugged her curves in all of the right places.
The design of the dress gave her a flattering silhouette and her simple accessories and black peep-toe shoes finished off her look perfectly.

Lacey Schwimmer shows off her skills (and a curvier figure) during Dancing With The Stars cast beach party

Lacey Schwimmer might not have got very far on the last season of Dancing With The Stars but that won't stop her from showing off her skills.
The 22-year-old professional dancer showed how to get good 'air' as well as a more voluptuous looking figure as she busted out some moves on the beach in Malibu yesterday.
The reality competition pro launched herself into the air and flung her arms above her head as she sprung and danced her way along the sand. She was attending the Ubisoft Just Dance 3 Beach Party.

Dressed casually in a stripped black and white bikini top and a pair of acid wash jeans the star appeared curvier that she did on the show.
Lacey was paired with Mike Catherwood this past season but they did not do very well and were the first couple to be eliminated.

Dancing does a body good! Lacey Schwimmer shows off her toned abs in skimpy bikini for Las Vegas pool party

Lacey Schwimmer may not have done very well in the last season of Dancing With The Stars but she is certainly not letting her salsa training go to waste.
The 22-year-old professional dancer showed off toned body in a skimpy bikini as she relaxed by the pool in Las Vegas yesterday.

Lacey hosted the REVEL pool party at the Hard Rock Beach Club where she had a great time with her friends.

Kirstie Alley plays it cool as she slips on some funky sunglasses and a printed dress

Kirstie Alley plays it cool as she slips on some funky sunglasses and a printed dress

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The Real Housewives of California. Can you handle it?

Cynthia Bailey and her husband Peter Thomas

 Cindy Barshop and Jill Zarin