Erin Andrews Reflects on Getting Axed From 'Dancing With the Stars': 'Nobody Wants to Be Let Go'

Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews rallied together after Dancing With the Stars producer Andrew Llinares revealed why the show decided to move in a new direction with its host this season.On Wednesday, September 30, the executive producer claimed that the longtime ABC reality program needed to “evolve” after 15 years on the air. Bergeron, 65, had assumed the role of host during the show’s first season in 2005 and was joined by Andrews, 42, nine years later.

Fans of Dancing with the Stars are finally getting some answers about a MAJOR shakeup to the lineup ahead of season 29: the sudden replacement of longtime hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews!

! But this year, things looked a *little* different in the ballroom—, and dance pros Lindsay Arnold and Witney Carson took a break because they're pregnant with babies! We also got (love her) instead of Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews—which caused a bunch of viewers to be upset—but it seems like there was no negative reason why they asked Tom and Erin to leave.While speaking on during ABC’s VirtuFall panel, DWTS executive producer Andrew Llinares explained that they chose to replace Tom and Erin

“Dancing With The Stars” showrunner Andrew Llinares has finally shed some light on the show’s controversial decision to replace long-running host Tom Bergeron and co-presenter Erin Andrews with model Tyra Banks for its latest season.

and ahead of season 29, fans and colleagues of theirs, including current and former dance pros, were surprised by the news. Executive producer defended the move to replace Bergeron and Andrews with , citing the pivot as a necessary change for the long-running franchise.«It's all about evolution,» he told reporters Wednesday during Day 2 of ABC's virtual fall press day.

We now know the reason why Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews were fired from Dancing with the Stars.

Dancing With the Stars, ABC announced that Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews would not be returning. Fans — and the hosts themselves — were shocked by the news, but the network felt it was time for a change.“I think it’s all about evolution.

Tyra Banks took the stage as the host of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” for the first time Monday night and fans were less than thrilled with her performance. In July, the network announced that the former “America’s Next Top Model” host would be brought in for Season 29 of the hit reality dancing competition to replace suddenly ousted hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews.

The first night of Dancing With the Stars season 29 just ended and we have a full recap with all of the scores from the evening.

If you’re tuning in for the season 29 premiere of Dancing With the Stars tonight, get ready for a lot of changes.

Tonight’s the night – Dancing with the Stars is finally back for the new season!

Erin Andrews opened up about being let go from Dancing With the Stars ahead of season 29 and how she felt when she found out.After talking about her busy schedule on the “Token CEO” podcast, Andrews, 42, explained that she now has an opening since she was “relieved” of her “Dancing With the Stars duty.” Although she strongly believes that everything happens for a reason, it wasn’t easy for her to take the news.“Nobody wants to be let go when it’s not on their terms, but I do think there’s

Erin Andrews is looking to the horizon.

Erin Andrews shared how she feels about Tyra Banks‘ remarks about replacing her and Tom Bergeron as the host on Dancing With the Stars.The sportscaster, 42, opened up about her feelings on her departure from the show during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Thursday, September 10.One fan asked Andrews how she feels about Banks, 46, saying it “will be a challenge to step into [Andrews and Bergeron’s] shoes” on Dancing With the Stars.“That’s better than her saying, ‘It’s

Tyra Banks isn’t naïve to the position she’s found herself in as the new host of “Dancing with the Stars.” The “America’s Next Top Model” judge is beginning a new chapter in her Hollywood career and spoke candidly about replacing the show's original host, Tom Bergeron, and longtime co-host Erin Andrews for season 29 of the competition dance series. “I think the challenge is stepping into shoes," Banks told Us Weekly.

Tyra Banks got real about replacing Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews for season 29 of Dancing With the Stars during an exclusive interview with Us Weekly.“I think the challenge is stepping into shoes. I mean, you know, Tom Bergeron and Erin.

Tom Bergeron had a field day after seeing Tyra Banks’ new promotional image for the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars.” Banks, 46, replaced Bergeron, 65, and Erin Andrews as the host for Season 29. In a new promo image, the former “America’s Next Top Model” host was in full glam makeup.