Bobby Bones is reflecting on his decision to return his Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball Trophy — and opening up about just how much the backlash stung.

“I had a minor meltdown,” Bones shared on the recent episode of his Bobbycast podcast, referring to his unexpected back-and-forth with former DWTS host Tom Bergeron.

Though he still says he loves and respects Bergeron, the flippant remark about his win caught him completely off guard — especially given their bond during the show.

‘Hurt My Feelings’

The moment that set everything in motion? A recent Parade interview where Bergeron named Bones as one of the most surprising winners in DWTS history — even though he wasn’t directly asked about him.

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