There are 9 performers who will present their comedy acts this weekend at a comedy club. One of the performers insists on being the last stand-up comic of the evening. If this performer's request is granted, how many different ways are there to schedule the appearances?

Performer1~A

Performer2~B

Performer3~C

Performer4~D

Performer5~E

Performer6~F

Performer7~G

Performer8~H

Performer9~I

#1~ A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I

#2~ B, C, D, E, F, G, H, A, I

#3~ C, D, E, F, G, H, A, B, I

#4~ D, E, F, G, H, A, B, C, I

#5~ E, F, G, H, A, B, C, D, I

#6~ F, G, H, A, B, C, D, E, I

#7~ G, H, A, B, C, D, E, F, I

#8~ H, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I

Eight ways