Toni Braxton "Dancing with the Stars"

On September 22, the all new season of Dancing with the Stars will premiere on ABC. With an all-new season comes an all-new list of star competitors, among which will be singer Toni Braxton. For the show, Toni will partner with Alec Mazo and together the two spoke to Mel B. for Access Hollywood.

Much of the discussion confirmed the fact that five years ago, Toni was diagnosed with heart disease and, last April, she had another health scare. However, Toni specifically chose to join the show to take the focus off her disease. She wanted to do Dancing . . . because it would allow her to do minor things without fear or worry - e.g., walking the stairs.

Regardless or because of her reason for joining the show, Toni admits she is very nervous. "To be honest . . . the adrenaline gets pumping. I am a little nervous how my heart is going to feel. And second, am I going to remember my steps because I am so worried about my heart?" But, though she may be nervous, the one thing she doesn't want is to be seen as a victim and get "any sympathy votes."

Source: Access Hollywood