Dancing with the Stars is returning to ABC for its 29th season later this year, and some big changes were announced this week. Both Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews have been let go as hosts of the dancing competition series.
On social media, Bergeron and Andrews revealed they were informed of their exits.
https://twitter.com/Tom_Bergeron/status/1282815740731510784
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— Erin Andrews (@ErinAndrews) July 14, 2020
ABC also released their own statement about the departure of Bergeron and Andrews, per E! Online:
“Tom Bergeron will forever be part of the Dancing with the Stars family. As we embark on a new creative direction, he departs the show with our sincerest thanks and gratitude for his trademark wit and charm that helped make this show a success, Erin will also not be returning, and we appreciate all that she brought to the ballroom. Fans have been rooting for her since she originally competed as a contestant back in 2010, and her signature sense of humor has become a hallmark of the show.”
Bergeron has hosted the series since its launch in 2005, and Erin joined the series as co-host in 2014. ABC announced the fall return of the series last month.
What do you think? Are you shocked by the exit of both hosts? Are you curious about the new direction for the Dancing with the Stars series?
I could care less about Erin Andrew’s but Tom Bergeron was better at Funniest Home Videos, put him back there. I totally don’t like the host that took over from him, can’t even think of his name.
Big Mistake . Tyra Bank is not that good didnt like her on AGT
Won’t be watching anymore without Tom. I’ve watched this show since the beginning, but not anymore.
Saddened to hear that Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews have been let go as anchors of Dancing With the Stars. They made the show very entertaining. They made me feel like I was a member of the studio audience. I shall miss them a lot.