The fallout continues after Bobby Bones publicly called out Dancing With the Stars host Tom Bergeron for labeling his season 27 win the “most shocking” in the show’s history. Now, one DWTS alum is weighing in — and he isn’t holding back.
Season 27 Contestant John Schneider Calls Out Bobby Bones
On Facebook, Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider — who competed on season 27 with Bones — posted a blistering message reacting to Bones’ emotional video and his decision to return his Mirrorball Trophy to ABC.
Beside a lengthy statement, he wrote directly to Bones: “Stop your whining, Bobby Bones.”
“Tom Bergeron wasn’t the only one who was surprised that night. You could hear a collective gasp in the room that I honestly thought you were part of. (I thought it was quite wonderful that you looked as genuinely surprised as any of us, including Tom. I guess I was wrong.) I’m not sure what was a bigger surprise… that you won or that you made it past the first night with your antics,” wrote Schneider.
He added, “We all know Milo should’ve won anyway. As far as I could see, the judges kissed your butt all the way up and down Main Street because you had the other show with ABC. I never witnessed a single moment of unfair treatment coming your way… It’s not attractive to try to scratch out another 3 seconds of fame by defaming one of the classier organizations on network television. Shame on you.
“It’s embarrassing when the ‘winner’ cries in his or her cornflakes. Have the class to either hide your award away in a closet somewhere… send it to Milo… or have the dignity to remain quiet.”
In the comments section, he doubled down:
“The only thing worse than a sore loser… is a sore winner! End of story. I will forever be a Tom Bergeron fan and never be a Bobby Bones fan.”
Schneider competed alongside pro dancer Emma Slater. They were sent home in a double elimination during week 7. Disney star Milo Manheim finished runner-up behind Bones and pro Sharna Burgess with his partner Witney Carson.
Fans Join the Debate
The post instantly sparked a wave of agreement from fans who have revisited the controversial season 27 finale countless times:
“I agree ☝🏼 I tell everyone that Milo won. In my mind, he did!! 🥰,” one fan wrote.
Another added, “Look how DWTS treated Tom Bergeron. But compare how he treated his situation to Bobby Bones. Tom is classy… Bobby is whining poor me!”
A third fan commented, “Thank you for saying how so many of us feel. Especially the part that he’s trying to stay relevant and put himself back in the spotlight.”
A fourth wrote, “Milo should have won that season. All this did was remind us how undeserving he was to win — and how desperate he is for the spotlight.”
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How the Drama Started
The renewed controversy erupted on November 12, when Bones posted a TikTok reacting to Bergeron’s recent Parade interview. In it, Bergeron called Bones’ win the most shocking moment of his 28 seasons — comments Bones said were “hurtful.”
Bones also revealed he had returned his Mirrorball Trophy to ABC, saying he no longer felt welcomed by the show. Bergeron later apologized, posting a screenshot of his message to Bones acknowledging that his “ouch” comment may have hurt him.
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