Tom Bergeron Returns to ‘DWTS,’ But He's Still Salty About His Exit

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Tom Bergeron, the original host of Dancing with the Stars , is returning tonight as a guest judge on the show. It’s a big deal. It’ll be Bergeron’s first time back since his 2020 exit, and according to him, he wouldn’t have returned if original showrunner Conrad Green hadn’t come back to replace Andrew Llinares, who oversaw Bergeron’s departure. Llinares’ tenure was short; he brought in Tyra Banks to replace Bergeron. It did not go well.

Bergeron seems genuinely happy to return and pleased with the show’s recent resurgence, which likely comes down to stronger casting (they’re leaning into influencers now) and Disney+ streaming it live. He’s also a big fan of Alfonso Ribeiro, who on

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