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Actor Ian Ziering bares all in Chippendales debut

By CAROLINE LEE, UPI.com
Actor Ian Ziering (UPI Photo/David Silpa)
Actor Ian Ziering (UPI Photo/David Silpa) | License Photo

"Beverly Hills 90210" star Ian Ziering made his debut with male revue the Chippendales as a guest headliner in Las Vegas.

“I’m doing what every guy in America has secretly fantasized -- being a Chippendales dancer and having women throw themselves at you,” Ziering said.

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To prepare for the gig, he kept to a strict diet for three months and lost 25 pounds.

"I had a vision board to see the weight I wanted to be. I had the playing cards of all the Chippendales guys up there," Ziering said.

Ziering, 49, has two young daughters, and said that being a father put going to the gym low on his priorities. But with the opportunity to perform with the Chippendales, he made it a priority.

The "Dancing With the Stars" alum said dancing for the Chippendales was a "completely different animal" as far as the moves are concerned.

With his wife Erin Kristine Ludwig's support, Ziering takes off his shirt and danced in front of crowds of screaming women. His former "90210" castmates are joining in on the fun and have made plans to see Ziering in his upcoming shows.

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"I'm like Magic Ian now," Ziering said.

Other Chippendales alumni include Joey Lawrence, 98 Degrees' Jeff Timmons and Jersey Shore's Ronnie Magro.

Ian’s stint as a Chippendale runs until June 30 at The Rio in Las Vegas.

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