{"id":15474,"date":"2025-11-11T21:15:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T01:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/tom-bergeron-reveals-he-was-fired-in-2020-over-sean-spicer-casting-returns-as-guest-judge\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T21:16:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T01:16:19","slug":"44642-tom-bergeron-reveals-he-was-fired-in-2020-over-sean-spicer-casting-returns-as-gu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/44642-tom-bergeron-reveals-he-was-fired-in-2020-over-sean-spicer-casting-returns-as-gu\/","title":{"rendered":"Tom Bergeron reveals he was fired in 2020 over Sean Spicer casting, returns as guest judge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 500;line-height: 1.6'><b>Tom Bergeron<\/b> finally revealed why <b>ABC<\/b> fired him from <b>Dancing with the Stars<\/b> in <b>2020<\/b>. He objected to <b>Sean Spicer&#8217;s<\/b> casting as a contestant. Now he&#8217;s returning as <b>guest judge<\/b> for the show&#8217;s <b>20th anniversary special<\/b> on <b>November 11, 2025<\/b>. The beloved former host hosted the show for <b>28 seasons<\/b> before his controversial exit five years ago.<\/p>\n<div style='background-color: #f8f9fa;border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c;padding: 15px;margin: 20px 0'>\n<p style='margin: 0;font-weight: 600'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 10px 0 0 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li><b>Tom Bergeron<\/b> hosted <b>Dancing with the Stars<\/b> from <b>2005 to 2019<\/b>: 28 seasons total.<\/li>\n<li>He was let go in <b>July 2020<\/b> after publicly opposing <b>Sean Spicer<\/b>&#8216;s casting.<\/li>\n<li><b>Bergeron<\/b> said producers lied to him about avoiding political figures.<\/li>\n<li>He returns as <b>guest judge<\/b> on <b>November 11, 2025<\/b> for anniversary celebration.<\/li>\n<li><b>Tyra Banks<\/b> replaced <b>Bergeron<\/b> as host starting season 29 in 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Happened: The Spicer Controversy<\/h2>\n<p>Tom Bergeron didn&#8217;t hold back when discussing his firing. In <b>2019<\/b>, <b>ABC<\/b> announced that former <b>White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer<\/b> would join <b>season 28<\/b>. <b>Bergeron<\/b> was unhappy immediately. He believed the show should stay apolitical. The casting violated what producers promised him earlier.<\/p>\n<p><b>Bergeron<\/b> met with showrunners in <b>summer 2019<\/b>. He explicitly warned against booking political figures of any party. Despite his clear concerns, producers cast <b>Spicer<\/b> anyway. <b>Bergeron<\/b> felt betrayed and lied to by the team. He publicly criticized the decision on social media.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left: 4px solid #3498db;padding-left: 20px;margin: 20px 0;font-style: italic;color: #555'>\n<p>&#8220;I said, &#8216;Guys, this is exactly what we said we weren&#8217;t going to do.'&#8221; \u2014 <b>Tom Bergeron<\/b>, describing his conversation with producers<\/p>\n<footer style='margin-top: 10px;font-style: normal;font-size: 0.9em'>\u2014 <b>The Hollywood Reporter<\/b>, November 2025<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Bergeron<\/b> offered to sit out the season to avoid conflict. <b>ABC<\/b> countered by releasing him from his contract entirely. He accepted and left after <b>15 years<\/b> hosting the beloved reality competition. <b>Tyra Banks<\/b> took over as the new host starting in <b>2020<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h2>Why This Matters: Standing on Principle<\/h2>\n<p>Entertainment fans saw <b>Bergeron<\/b>&#8216;s exit as a watershed moment for the show. He took a stand against what he believed was wrong. Many viewers supported his position. Politics had no place in a dancing competition, they argued.<\/p>\n<p>The incident highlighted tension between creative vision and corporate decisions. <b>Bergeron<\/b> had a clear philosophy about the show&#8217;s purpose. He wanted viewers to escape from current events. Producers had different priorities. Five years later, <b>Bergeron<\/b> remains frustrated about how it all went down.<\/p>\n<p>His return signals something important for the show too. <b>ABC<\/b> might be acknowledging that <b>Bergeron<\/b> was right. Bringing him back for the <b>20th anniversary<\/b> feels like partial redemption. Fans have waited years for this moment.<\/p>\n<h2>The Details: Timeline and Key Events<\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the complete sequence of events surrounding <b>Tom Bergeron&#8217;s<\/b> firing and return:<\/p>\n<table style='width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 15px 0'>\n<tr style='background-color: #f0f0f0'>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;font-weight: 600'>Date<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;font-weight: 600'>Event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>August 2019<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Sean Spicer<\/b> announced as contestant for season 28.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Summer 2019<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Bergeron<\/b> meets with producers, warns against political figures.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>August-September 2019<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Bergeron<\/b> publicly criticizes casting on Twitter and interviews.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>July 2020<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>ABC<\/b> announces <b>Bergeron<\/b> is leaving the show.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>September 2020<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Tyra Banks<\/b> debuts as new host for season 29.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>November 5, 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>ABC<\/b> announces <b>Bergeron<\/b> returning as guest judge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>November 11, 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>20th anniversary special airs with <b>Bergeron<\/b> in ballroom.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Bergeron<\/b> has spent the past five years speaking candidly about his experience. In <b>October 2023<\/b>, he detailed the firing extensively. He didn&#8217;t shy away from expressing anger. Many industry observers believe he was treated unfairly.<\/p>\n<h2>What To Watch For<\/h2>\n<p>Several things make <b>Bergeron&#8217;s<\/b> return especially noteworthy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Judging decisions:<\/b> Will fans embrace <b>Bergeron<\/b> as a judge alongside <b>Derek Hough<\/b>, <b>Carrie Ann Inaba<\/b>, and <b>Bruno Tonioli<\/b>?<\/li>\n<li><b>Emotional moments:<\/b> Expect the camera to catch <b>Bergeron&#8217;s<\/b> reactions and interactions with former colleagues.<\/li>\n<li><b>Future appearances:<\/b> Will he become a regular guest judge, or is this a one-time special?<\/li>\n<li><b>Industry impact:<\/b> Could his return signal a shift in how <b>ABC<\/b> values longtime talent?<\/li>\n<li><b>Fan reception:<\/b> Will audiences give him a standing ovation when he appears?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Bergeron<\/b> hinted that he enjoyed his time back on the show. The network seems genuinely pleased to have him return. This could be the beginning of a new chapter for both parties.<\/p>\n<h2>Will This Finally Close the Chapter on the Spicer Saga?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Tom Bergeron&#8217;s<\/b> return raises one crucial question: Has everyone moved past the <b>Sean Spicer<\/b> controversy? <b>Bergeron<\/b> stood his ground five years ago. He refused to compromise his principles about the show&#8217;s purpose. <b>ABC<\/b> fired him over it.<\/p>\n<p>Now the network is bringing him back for celebration. That&#8217;s a powerful statement. It suggests <b>ABC<\/b> recognizes <b>Bergeron&#8217;s<\/b> value and his original concerns were valid. The <b>Dancing with the Stars<\/b> brand depends on being welcoming and entertaining. Politics had no role in that mission.<\/p>\n<p><b>Bergeron<\/b> told reporters he was excited and emotional about returning. He called the ballroom his &#8220;happy place.&#8221; After five years away, stepping back into it must feel bittersweet. But the warmth of the moment seems genuine. Fans have been waiting for this day. Watch the <b>November 11<\/b> anniversary special to see how it unfolds. Will <b>Bergeron&#8217;s<\/b> return mark true forgiveness, or just a temporary guest appearance?<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The Hollywood Reporter<\/b> &#8211; &#8220;Tom Bergeron Looks Back on &#8216;DWTS&#8217; Firing, Explains Why He&#8217;s Returning&#8221; (November 2025)<\/li>\n<li><b>People Magazine<\/b> &#8211; &#8220;Why Was Tom Bergeron Let Go from &#8216;Dancing with the Stars'&#8221; (November 2025)<\/li>\n<li><b>ABC News<\/b> &#8211; &#8220;Tom Bergeron Returning as Guest Judge on Dancing with the Stars&#8221; (November 2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":15473,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Tom Bergeron\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/sS1fBj4ciju4W0aV5n0fiZknr4d.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1215379\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Sean Spicer\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/yOPzFfaXL9f2DVZK7t8GYs9ZQSy.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2422720\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Tyra Banks\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/rJKigBhyWG5Hw0TSaZi4qyanUjH.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/77897\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Derek Hough\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/hqoaN7BCL2E5L0MFD8ooWrECwWW.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1019545\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Carrie Ann Inaba\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/xlwuiUULVp4DaPtuNyn7axbinm3.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/14391\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Bruno Tonioli\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/iDXxxSG4jKMOCmVwJyMLDIc23Tt.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1229317\"]},{\"@type\":\"TVSeries\",\"name\":\"Dancing with the Stars\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/5ropLAggzraCNoT6QPltb9lxeP3.jpg\",\"dateCreated\":\"2005-06-01\",\"aggregateRating\":{\"@type\":\"AggregateRating\",\"ratingValue\":6,\"bestRating\":\"10\",\"ratingCount\":120},\"description\":\"The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. 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