Tom Bergeron's Mirrorball Moment

0:00On April 3rd, Tom Bergeron just got a huge nod from dancing with the stars for hosting the show across 28 seasons from 2005 to 2020. That's a solid 15-year run that earned him 9 prime time Emmy nominations as host, including a win back in 2012. Recently, the production designer hooked him up with his very own Maribault Trophy, the top prize for winners. He shared the moment on Instagram after lunch with his longtime pal James Yarno, who he's known since 1998 from working on, Hollywood Squares, Together. Yarno surprised him with a box sporting the show's logo, turning it into this sweet personal thank you for all his dedication. Fans still buzz about Bergeron's impact, especially since his sudden exit in 2020 stemmed from clashes over casting former White House, press secretary Sean Spicer. Bergeron called it a drag on the show's fun vibe amid election tension, and he made sure viewers knew where he stood. He popped back last November as a guest judge for the 20th anniversary special, his first

1:03time on set since leaving. That kept the connection alive even after the shake-up. These days, the hosting gig has evolved with Tyra Banks stepping in briefly before Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Huff took over as co-hosts, keeping. The ballroom beats going strong. Pop culture, powered by AI. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today.