In June 2005, ABC launched the US version of the UK series. strictly Come Dancing, Tom Bergeron served as host of dancing with the StarsTogether Lisa Canning as his co-host in Season 1. Samantha Harris Canning was replaced in season 2 for eight episodes. In Season 10, Brooke Burke (who won season 7) took over as co-host until season 18. Erin Andrews (who competed in season 10) took over.

Andrews and Bergeron hosted together until season 29, when they were replaced by Tyra Banks,

ABC and BBC said in a statement at the time, “As we move in a new creative direction, he is leaving the show with our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for his trademark wit and charm, which has made the show a success.” helped create.” “Erin won’t be coming back either, and we appreciate what she brought to the ballroom. Fans have been supporting her since she originally competed as a contestant in 2010, and her distinctive humor has become a hallmark of the show.

Prior to season 31, Alfonso Ribeiro was announced as the model’s co-host.

In each season, a celebrity is partnered with a professional dancer. In Season 12, the ABC reality series introduced the troupe, which consisted of professional dancers who danced between numbers but were not paired with the celebs.

Peta Murgatroyd, Brandon Armstrong, Lindsey Arnold, Alan Bernston, Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Artem Chigvintsev, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Keo Motsepe, Gleb Savchenko And Emma Slater All started out as members of the troupe before professionals joined the main cast.

moreover, Carrie Ann Inaba, bruno tonioli And len goodman Has served as a judge alongside Pro Dancer since the start of the series Julianne Hough Table briefly joined for Seasons 19–21, then again for Seasons 23 and 24. During season 29, Goodman was also replaced, as he was unable to travel to LA due to the coronavirus pandemic. former pro derek huff Became the third judge.

Over the years several former contestants or members of the dance community have also joined as guest hosts for one episode. Paula Abdul, Nick Carter, Cher, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Jessie J, Rashad Jennings, Baz Luhrmann, Ricky Martin, Idina Menzel, Abby Lee Miller, Mandy Moore and Olivia Newton-John.

The hit show launched a spinoff in 2018, Dancing with the Stars: Juniors, Val Chmerkovskiy And Adam Rippon Judged the competition and the cast included celebrity children Trip Palin, Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson And Mackenzie Ziegler, The show was canceled after one season.

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