Tom Bergeron Praises New 'DWTS' Host Duo Julianne Hough & Alfonso Ribeiro after Tyra Banks’ Exit

The original host of "Dancing With the Stars," Tom Bergeron, posted a split screen of him with Julianne Hough and her sibling, dancer Derek Hough, and Alfonso Ribeiro, captioned, "Glad the show's in good hands. Their feet ain't bad, either."

On Monday, Julianne Hough commented on Tom Bergeron's gracious post, "These feet could never fill your shoes, but I'll bring my own and hope I do you proud! I absolutely learned from the best! I completely and utterly adore you." Her brother agreed, "You're the best, Tom!"

Variety reported on March 20 that Julianne Hough is returning to co-host "DWTS" on the heels of Tyra Banks' departure. She said it was "a privilege" to be part of the show again.

Tyra Banks let it slip to TMZ last month outside Santa Monica's Whole Foods that she's leaving her hosting gig, and is ready to "graduate from the ballroom floor to the stock market floor."

The supermodel explained that she has been "Crazy, crazy, crazy focussed on business" but will remain in entertainment on the production side.

The TV personality has a global ice cream brand, SMiZE & Dream, and plans to expand to the US market. She showed the reporter some of her purchases from her trolley, which is part of her market research.

Alfonso Ribeiro Joined the Show as a Host in Season 31

The actor famous for his nerdy jig as Carlton Banks on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," cemented his long association with ABC's dancing competition by signing on as an official host for its 31st season in 2022.

Bergeron stepped into the shoes of a contestant on "The Masked Singer" in 2020.

Alfonso Ribeiro won the 19th season with the help of professional dancer Witney Carson. He was a guest judge on season 21 and filled in for Bergeron to host an episode that same season.

On July 13, 2020, the network publicized that they were taking "DWTS" in a new creative direction by ending their contracts with its long-time hosts, Bergeron, who was with the show since its 2005 debut, and Erin Andrews, his co-host from 2014.

Tom Bergeron tweeted that his 15 years as a presenter was the "most unexpected gift" of his career. He jokingly asked what he was to do with all the glitter masks now.

The veteran host has also been the face of "Hollywood Squares" and "America's Funniest Home Videos." Bergeron stepped into the shoes of a contestant on "The Masked Singer" in 2020.

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