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‘DWTS’: Why Tom Bergeron’s the Only One Who Can Fill Len Goodman’s Judge Seat
Tom Bergeron, host for 28 seasons, joined DWTS judges to support critiques with compassion, helping pros focus on dance technique during the Season 34 anniversary episode.
- Producers invited Tom Bergeron, former host of Dancing With the Stars, back and installed him at the judges' table for the anniversary episode airing on ABC, which Bergeron said he was thrilled to join.
- As host for 28 seasons, Bergeron acted as a support and buffer between contestants on Dancing With the Stars and the judging panel, his friendly professionalism soothing the show's emotional tone.
- By staying measured, Bergeron let Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and six-time Mirrorball champion Derek Hough focus on dance technique, while softening critiques without infringing on their authority.
- Bergeron urged ABC network to bring back the next-night results show to give voters more time, while TV Insider suggested making Bergeron the permanent fourth judge.
- Producers considered placing Bergeron in the skybox or as hosting support, but chose the judges' table, valuing his emotional stewardship likened to Johnny Carson, late television host.
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'DWTS' Tom Bergeron Calls Out Unfair Scoring
DWTS fans were delighted to see former host Tom Bergeron back in the ballroom this week. He returned for the show’s 20th birthday party. But instead of stepping into his old role as host, he joined Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli as a guest judge. He shared his thoughts on the unfair scoring this season. Keep reading to find out what he thinks needs to be changed. Tom Bergeron Reveals If He Wants Hosting Job Back When Tom Berger…
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