'Dancing With the Stars': 8 Possible Replacements for Tom Bergeron
07/14/2020 08:18 pm EDT
Bobby Bones
First up is Season 27 winner Booby Bones, who was partnered with Sharna Burgess. Bones — a famed radio host — has an incredibly likable personality, and does a great job keeping his audience engaged. Plus, he already has an in at ABC, as he has regularly appeared on the network's revival of American Idol.
Julianne & Derek Hough
The sister and brother duo of Julianne and Derek Hough would also make an incredible pair of hosts for the show, as they are both former champions. Julianne won Seasons 4 and 5 back-to-back. Derek won Seasons 7, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 21. He currently holds the record for most wins among the DWTS professionals.
Alfonso Ribeiro
This one might sting a tad, but hear us out. Yes, Ribeiro was already hired as Bergeron's replacement once, taking over America's Funniest Home Videos in 2015. However, he is also a former DWTS champ and has hosted the show in Bergeron's absence. The precedent is already set, and Ribeiro is great at hosting, so this could be a smart move for ABC.
Mario Lopez
Mario Lopez is already a seasoned dance-show host, as he previously hosted America's Best Dance Crew on MTV. He is also a former DWTS contestant, having competed in Season 3. He's more than qualified to take over for Bergeron.
Wayne Brady
Wayne Brady is another celebrity who has a incredible talent for hosting. He hosted his own talk show — The Wayne Brady Show — as well as Fox's Don't Forget the Lyrics! and has been the host of the Let's Make a Deal revival since 2009. He's very funny (see Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and would make a great addition to DWTS.
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris is a quintessential host, and, frankly, any competition series, game show or variety special would be lucky to have him. His musical and dancing talents aside, he's hosted both the Emmy's and Tony Awards numerous times, as well as the Oscars. He also previously had his own variety show titled Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris.
Nicole Byer
While Nicole Byer might not be quite as recognizable as the other stars on out list, she is infinitely more funny than all of them combined. Byer is a stand-up comedian and actress who currently hosts Nailed It!, Netflix's hit reality bake-off series. She'd bring a lot to the table if hired as the new DWTS host, and we'd love to see it!
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