‘Dancing With the Stars’ Hosts Through the Years: From Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews to Alfonso Ribeiro and Tyra Banks

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'Dancing With the Stars’ Hosts Through the Years: From Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews to Alfonso Ribeiro and Tyra Banks

The Dancing With the Stars showrunners caused a stir when they replaced hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews with Tyra Banks in July 2020 — but it wasn’t the first time the role had a change of guards. Bergeron served as the constant host for the dance competition from its 2005 debut through season 28, which aired in 2019. He had his fair share of cohosts before Andrews came on board in 2014 starting with season 18 — but their partnership eventually became synonymous with the show after working together for 11 seasons. While Bergeron and Andrews’ departure was a surprise, Andrews exclusively told Us Weekly in November 2021 that it was a blessing in disguise. “They wanted to go a different direction, and they’re doing that now. So, hopefully they’re happy,” she said at the time. Banks, meanwhile, was joined by Alfonso Ribeiro as cohost in 2022. She exited DWTS the following year when Julianne Hough was tapped for season 32. Scroll down to relive all of DWTS hosts through the years:

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'Dancing With the Stars’ Hosts Through the Years: From Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews to Alfonso Ribeiro and Tyra Banks

The Dancing With the Stars showrunners caused a stir when they replaced hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews with Tyra Banks in July 2020 — but it wasn’t the first time the role had a change of guards. Bergeron served as the constant host for the dance competition from its 2005 debut through season 28, which aired in 2019. He had his fair share of cohosts before Andrews came on board in 2014 starting with season 18 — but their partnership eventually became synonymous with the show after working together for 11 seasons. While Bergeron and Andrews’ departure was a surprise, Andrews exclusively told Us Weekly in November 2021 that it was a blessing in disguise. “They wanted to go a different direction, and they’re doing that now. So, hopefully they’re happy,” she said at the time. Banks, meanwhile, was joined by Alfonso Ribeiro as cohost in 2022. She exited DWTS the following year when Julianne Hough was tapped for season 32. Scroll down to relive all of DWTS hosts through the years:

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Tom Bergeron

The Massachusetts native cohosted DWTS from 2005 to 2019. He was let go ahead of season 29, which aired in 2020.

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Lisa Canning

Canning served as Bergeron’s cohost during season 1, which aired in 2005.

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Samantha Harris

The former Next Joe Millionaire hostess worked alongside Bergeron from season 2 through 9, exiting the show in 2009.

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Drew Lachey

The 98 Degree singer temporarily replaced Harris during season 5 in 2007 while she was on maternity leave.

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Brooke Burke

The Hidden Heroes producer stepped in as cohost from seasons 10 through 17 from 2010 to 2013. She previously won season 7 of the hit series while partnered with Derek Hough.

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Erin Andrews

The sports commentator first appeared alongside Bergeron during season 18 of the show in 2014. Andrews remained in the role through season 28, before being fired from ABC alongside her longtime cohost in July 2020.

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Leah Remini

The King of Queens alum filled in for Andrews on three separate occasions. Remini cohosted one episode during season 19 and two episodes in season 21 while Andrews covered the 2014 and 2015 World Series.

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Alfonso Ribeiro

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum won season 19 of the competition in 2014 with partner Witney Carson. He later filled in for Bergeron during week four of season 21 when the former Hollywood Squares host had to take time off to tend to his sick father.

In July 2022, it was announced that the actor would return to cohost season 31. 

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Tyra Banks

ABC announced in July 2020 that the America’s Next Top Model creator would be taking over as the solo host for season 29 of DWTS. She also served as an executive producer for her debut season.

Following the show's move to Disney+, Banks returned to host season 31 alongside Ribeiro. She announced her exit in March 2023.

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Julianne Hough

The former DWTS pro — who won back-to-back mirrorball trophies on seasons 4 and 5 — was confirmed to be taking over for Banks ahead of season 32. "The energy is magnetic every time you step foot in to the ballroom and I can't wait to feel it again — and of course to share it all with the absolute best and most loyal fans — for another exciting season," she gushed to Variety in March 2023.