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The fallout continues after Bobby Bones<\/a><\/strong> publicly called out Dancing With the Stars<\/a><\/em> host Tom Bergeron<\/a><\/strong> for labeling his season 27 win the \u201cmost shocking\u201d in the show\u2019s history<\/a>. Now, one DWTS alum is weighing in \u2014 and he isn\u2019t holding back.<\/p>\n On Facebook<\/a>, Dukes of Hazzard<\/a><\/em> star John Schneider<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 who competed on season 27 with Bones \u2014 posted a blistering message reacting to Bones\u2019 emotional video and his decision to return his Mirrorball Trophy to ABC.<\/p>\n Beside a lengthy statement, he wrote directly to Bones: \u201cStop your whining, Bobby Bones.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cTom Bergeron wasn\u2019t 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\u2019m not sure what was a bigger surprise\u2026 that you won or that you made it past the first night with your antics,” wrote Schneider.<\/p>\n RELATED: \u2018Dukes of Hazzard\u2019s\u2019 John Schneider Blasts NYC After Election: \u2018You Made Your Lie\u2026 Now Bed in It\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n He added, “We all know Milo should\u2019ve 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\u2026 It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n “It\u2019s embarrassing when the \u2018winner\u2019 cries in his or her cornflakes. Have the class to either hide your award away in a closet somewhere\u2026 send it to Milo\u2026 or have the dignity to remain quiet.\u201d<\/p>\n In the comments section, he doubled down:<\/p>\n \u201cThe only thing worse than a sore loser\u2026 is a sore winner! End of story. I will forever be a Tom Bergeron fan and never be a Bobby Bones fan.\u201d<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The post instantly sparked a wave of agreement from fans who have revisited the controversial season 27 finale countless times:<\/p>\n \u201cI agree \u261d\ud83c\udffc I tell everyone that Milo won. In my mind, he did!! \ud83e\udd70,\u201d one fan wrote.<\/p>\n Another added, \u201cLook how DWTS treated Tom Bergeron. But compare how he treated his situation to Bobby Bones. Tom is classy\u2026 Bobby is whining poor me!\u201d<\/p>\n A third fan commented, \u201cThank you for saying how so many of us feel. Especially the part that he\u2019s trying to stay relevant and put himself back in the spotlight.\u201d<\/p>\n A fourth wrote, \u201cMilo should have won that season. All this did was remind us how undeserving he was to win \u2014 and how desperate he is for the spotlight.\u201d<\/p>\n RELATED: Tom Bergeron Calls Julianne Hough \u2018A Bit Annoying\u2019 in Playful \u2018DWTS\u2019 Throwback Post<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The renewed controversy erupted on November 12, when Bones posted a TikTok reacting to Bergeron\u2019s recent Parade<\/em> interview<\/a>. In it, Bergeron called Bones\u2019 win the most shocking moment of his 28 seasons \u2014 comments Bones said were \u201churtful.\u201d<\/p>\n 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<\/a> of his message to Bones acknowledging that his \u201couch\u201d comment may have hurt him.<\/p>\n \ud83e\udea9\u00a0<\/strong>SIGN UP for our Dancing with the Stars newsletter to get access to exclusive news, interviews, songs, recaps & more<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\ud83e\udea9<\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Nov 16, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nSeason 27 Contestant John Schneider Calls Out Bobby Bones<\/h2>\n
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