Tyra Banks Named New Host And Executive Producer Of Dancing With The Stars

Published on July 15, 2020.

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Tyra Banks will be officially taking on the role of host and executive producer of Dancing With The Stars!

It was announced just yesterday from ABC that host Tom Bergeron and co-host Erin Andrews would be stepping away from Dancing With The Stars to reflect a new “creative change.”

Banks has opened up about her new role as host and how she’s been a longtime supporter of Dancing With The Stars. “I’ve been a fan of ‘DWTS’ since its beginning … The fun mixed with raw emotion, seeing celebrities push past their comfort zones, the sizzling dance performances … it’s always transported me to my days of turning it up 10 notches on the catwalk,” Banks said in a statement.

“Tom has set a powerful stage, and I’m excited to continue the legacy and put on my executive producer and hosting hats.”

President of ABC Entertainment Karey Burke also weighed in on the situation. “Tom has been an integral part of the ABC family for nearly two decades, from hosting ‘AFV’ to ‘Dancing with the Stars’ – we are grateful for all he and Erin have done to make ‘Dancing’ a success,” Burke said.

“As we gear up for the show’s 29th season, we can’t wait to welcome Tyra Banks to our ‘Dancing’ stage. Tyra is an award-winning multihyphenate whose fierce female prowess and influence across many industries have made an indelible mark. Her fresh take on America’s favorite dancing competition will surely bring more than a ‘Smize’ to fans everywhere.”

General Manager of BBC Studios’ LA Productions Valerie Bruce added, “Tyra Banks is an icon whose powerful presence, trademark confidence, and industry-leading achievements inspire us. We are proud to partner with ABC to welcome her as the new host of ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ This represents a landmark moment in our 28 seasons producing ‘Dancing with the Stars’ as we take this iconic show in a new creative direction. We offer our sincere thanks to Tom and Erin, whom we will always consider part of the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ family.”