Tom Bergeron Is Returning to Dancing With the Stars

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The popular show Dancing With the Stars is experiencing a boost in viewership that’s benefiting everyone involved, even those who haven’t been connected to the show for a while. Tom Bergeron, who left the show years ago following a disagreement over Sean Spicer’s appearance, is returning as a guest judge for the 20th anniversary special. He told Good Morning America that he’s excited to be back. According to Bergeron, showrunner Conrad Green came up with the idea. He praised Green and the team for successfully returning the show to its original spirit, noting that a ratings comeback after 20 years is incredibly rare.

As a longtime fan, I was really bummed when Tom Bergeron left Dancing With the Stars. He was the host from the very beginning, back in 2005, all the way through 2019. It all went downhill, honestly, when they cast Sean Spicer, Trump’s former press secretary. Tom actually had a conversation with the producers beforehand, making it clear he wanted the show to be a fun escape from politics, not a part of it. He told Cheryl Burke that he specifically said, ‘Let’s not go there!’ But then they told him Spicer was being cast, and he felt completely betrayed. He even put out a statement saying the show wouldn’t be the joyful break everyone needed from political drama. He basically knew right then that season 28 would be his last. Now, thankfully, the producer responsible for that decision has been fired, and there’s a real chance Tom might come back to host – which would be amazing! It’s like welcoming him home to the ballroom.

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2025-11-06 02:54