Tom Bergeron Returns to Dancing With the Stars for 20th Anniversary
Tom Bergeron is making a surprise return to Dancing With the Stars for its 20th anniversary show. The host, who left the show in 2020 after 15 years, will serve as a guest judge. His return comes after Tyra Banks replaced him as co-host during negotiations about his return.
Bergeron's exit from the show was not amicable. He had protested the casting of political figures, including Donald Trump's former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, in the show's 28th season. Spicer was eventually voted out after eight weeks of criticism from social media and the show's judges.
Bergeron had initially offered to take the season off but was dismissed anyway. His departure, along with co-host Erin Andrews, paved the way for Tyra Banks to take over. Bergeron had been critical of the producers' decision to cast Spicer, stating that it undermined the show's credibility.
Tom Bergeron's return to Dancing With the Stars is unexpected but welcome news for fans of the show. His return as a guest judge for the 20th anniversary show on Nov. 11 will reunite him with several original pro dancers. The show's producers have not commented on Bergeron's return or the casting of future seasons.
