Tom Bergeron- ‘This train has left the station’.
He also shared some of his favorite memories from the ABC show
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“Dancing with the Stars” viewers were blindsided back in July when it was revealed that longtime host Tom Bergeron and his co-host Erin Andrews would not be returning for Season 29. Now, Bergeron has implied he has no plans to ever return to the ABC dance competition show.
In an interview for TV Guide magazine this week, the veteran broadcaster, 65, touched on his current life away from the spotlight, along with a revelation that may upset his loyal fan base.
“When people say, ‘I’m not gonna watch until you’re back,’ I say, ‘Well, there’s really no ‘until’ here. This train has left the station,” Bergeron told the outlet. It is not clear if there were ever any discussions between him and ABC for a potential return.
He added that while he can “appreciate” fans’ interest in the possibility, he doesn’t “hold it against anyone” for still tuning in.
Bergeron was questioned about his 15-year run at the ABC show and, when asked about what moments stand out the most to him, he said it was all about the friendships he formed with “people who were on camera and behind the camera.” He revealed he used to throw “midseason parties for cast and staff.”
“It helped create a sense of solidarity…and then we’d try to sober up the next day,” he added.
Although his exit appeared to be as much of a surprise to him as it was for his fans, Bergeron said he’s been “very fortunate” for his career accomplishments thus far.
“I’ve been on two network shows for the better part of 15 year each, so life’s been good,” the former “America’s Funniest Home Videos” host said.
As far as what’s in store for his hosting future, Bergeron admitted, “There’s no real fire in my gut to do it again. Having said that, I’m always open to surprises.” Read more from Fox News.
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