Melissa Joan Hart is heading back to the small screen — and she’s bringing Joey Lawrence along for the ride!
The beloved star of Sabrina The Teenage Witch is now a married mom of two, but she’ll soon be juggling motherhood with another full-time job. ABC Family has ordered 10 episodes of Melissa & Joey — a new comedy that will feature MJH opposite Blossom alum and fellow former Dancing With The Stars contestant Joey Lawrence — the network said Friday.


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Last season’s pro champion Mark Ballas and actress Melissa Joan Hart have been paired together for the ninth season of Dancing With The Stars — and they’re already Tweeting about it.


“Hiya partner!” the former Sabrina The Teenage Witch star Tweeted at Mark on Friday night. “I’m so excited to get this season started! Can’t wait to waltz tomorrow.”
“You guys gotta follow @Mellyjhart,” Mark Tweeted in response on Saturday. “Team Malarky needs your love!!”
Mark later added, “I’m sooo addicted to the waltz right now. Can’t stop dancing in my little hotel room…”
“Im feeling a little sore and tired today but excited to go meet Mark and get my feet moving,” she Tweeted on Sunday. “Its gonna be a long month!”
The official partners announcement is expected this Monday. ABC’s Dancing With The Stars returns to the air on Sept. 21.


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It’s been a tough week for Melissa Joan Hart. The former star of Sabrina The Teenage Witch is asking for fans’ prayers after her mother Paula Hart, 53, underwent an eight-hour surgery on a brain tumor in Los Angeles Thursday.
“All of my 6 siblings and I gathered at my house and the hospital for the entire week to be strong for each other,” Melissa, now a 33-year-old mother of two, blogged on her MySpace Page this afternoon. “She is out of the woods and on her way to recovery, luckily she is a good healer and has 7 children to lend a hand in times like these.”
Melissa — who showed off her newly-trim figure in a bikin-clad cover of PEOPLE last week — her has turned to her faith.
“Prayer is a big part of my life and it was very crucial last week for my mommy,” Melissa blogs. “I ask that you keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she fights her way to a full and wonderful recovery. I love you Mommy!!!”

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