‘DWTS’ announces OG host Tom Bergeron’s return 5 years after shock exit

Tom Bergeron will return to Dancing with the Stars after five years of absence from the ballroom.

Long time guest, who was leading Abc A contestant on the show for 15 years and 28 seasons, he will return as a guest attorney for the upcoming 20th anniversary.

He talks about it Good morning AmericaBergon said, “It feels really good. I’m really looking forward to that.”

The Emmy-winning host’s return is surprising, given his abrupt and controversial departure in the 2020s. DWTswas fired shortly after he publicly criticized the show’s decision to fire former House press secretary Can Spicer in season 28.

He later revealed that despite signing a new multi-season contract, the producers were cut off after he refused to make political statements in the mix.

After his departure, Bergeron said in a statement that the producers “threw a curve” after promising to avoid violence, “we have to allow it.”

After being invited to the final season – during which time it was eight weeks after he left the show he played alongside Erin Andrews.

This year’s guests on South Season 34 are Alleep Ribeiro and Julianne.