In an unexpected twist of events, Tom Bergeron<\/a><\/strong> is making his return to \u201cDancing With the Stars<\/strong><\/a>\u201d as a guest on the judges’ panel.<\/span><\/p>\n Elated by the news, fans online have tagged Bergeron\u2019s return as a significant occurrence in light of the show\u2019s 20th anniversary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The TV personality hosted the show for 15 years. However, he was kicked off following a disagreement with the show\u2019s producers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n MEGA<\/p>\n Bergeron is returning to \u201cDancing With The Stars\u201d on the show\u2019s anniversary episode set to air on November 11. In addition to Bergeron, other original pro dancers will also be featured in the special episode.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The TV host expressed excitement about his imminent return to the show, saying, \u201cIt feels really good. I\u2019m really looking forward to it,\u201d per The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Bergeron\u2019s return to the iconic show comes as a shock, given the manner in which he made his exit five years ago.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n At the time of his exit, the 70-year-old comedian had just signed a contract for three new seasons on the show. However, he was unceremoniously let go when he opposed the show\u2019s producers for casting political figures.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Not willing to quit so easily, Bergeron offered to take the season off rather than leave completely. However, the producers kicked against his suggestion and insisted that he should leave after that season was completed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As expected, the \u201cGood Morning America\u201d former anchor was unhappy with the situation. He clearly expressed his feelings, saying he was \u201creally pissed\u201d and was moved to let people know the truth of the situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n MEGA<\/p>\n News of Bergeron\u2019s comeback to \u201cDWTS\u201d was met with several positive reactions from fans online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One fan applauded the move, writing<\/a>, \u201cThis is like if they announced Obama was coming back to the white house for a week, holy f-ck.\u201d<\/span> Another fan wrote that Bergeron\u2019s return was key for the anniversary episode. \u201cThe most important thing to happen for the anniversary!!! I miss Tom!!,\u201d the fan commented<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n An excited fan wrote<\/a> that Bergeron is \u201ccoming to save the season,\u201d<\/span>\u00a0and another confessed that they \u201cused to pray for times like this.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n More fans poured out their love for the TV personality, with some praising his smile, which they claim<\/a> \u201ccould power the entire ballroom’s glittering lights,\u201d<\/span>\u00a0and others suggesting<\/a> that he should be back to hosting full-time because he and Erin Jill Andrews are \u201cmuch better than Alfonso and Julianne lol.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n Birdie Thompson\/AdMedia Newscom\/<\/p>\n Fans are excited for Bergeron\u2019s return to the iconic show because his exit was unpleasant for both the TV host and the fans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In 2021, Bergeron recalled being kicked off the show alongside his fellow co-host, Andrews. As reported by The Blast<\/a><\/span>, he told Bob Saget that although he wasn\u2019t surprised by the move, it \u201cwas not a pleasant experience\u201d for him.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The TV star also opened up about the show, saying that it had changed over time and was not the same one he once fell in love with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIn all candor, the show that I left was not the show that I loved,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/span>\u201cI think Erin and I had more fun being fired than virtually anybody.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n He also noted that although the producers\u2019 decision didn\u2019t favor him, they were allowed to \u201cdo the show the way they think is best.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n PG\/BauerGriffin.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n Two years after Bergeron opened up to Saget about his exit, he peeled back more layers about the real reason he was let go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTom Bergeron Is \u2018Looking Forward\u2019 To Returning To \u2018DWTS\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Fans Are Thrilled About Tom Bergeron\u2019s Return To \u2018DWTS\u2019\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Being Let Go From \u2018DWTS\u2019 \u2018Wasn\u2019t A Pleasant Experience\u2019 For Tom Bergeron<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Bergeron Wanted The \u2018DWTS\u2019 Producers To Avoid Political Sentiments<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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