Tyra Banks waltzing in as new 'Dancing With the Stars' host

 Tyra Banks will be showing off her moves as solo host of ABC’s “Dancing With Stars.”

supermodel, actor and businesswoman who co-created “America’s Next Top Model” will replace longtime host Tom Bergeron and take on role of executive producer, ABC said Wednesday.

In a statement, Banks said she’s a fan of contest's approach of “fun mixed with raw emotion, seeing celebrities push past ir comfort zones, sizzling dance performances ... it’s always transported me to my days of turning it up 10 tches on catwalk.”

Banks lauded Bergeron, host of show since its 2005 debut, as having set “a powerful st” and said she’s excited to continue legacy.

Co-host Erin Andrews also is leaving series, which is getting a “creative refresh” while horing America’s affection for it, ABC said. Andrews was t expected to be replaced.

When show will get to unveil its new approach in season . 29 remains clouded by pandemic-caused production halt affecting return of most TV series.

anuncement that Banks is joining show followed word Monday of Bergeron and Andrews’ exits. In a Twitter post, Bergeron called working on “Dancing With Stars” an “incredible 15-year run and most unexpected gift of my career.”

Last year, Bergeron drew attention when he expressed concern over show’s decision to include former White House press secretary Sean Spicer among contestants for last fall's season.

Bergeron tweeted n that he h suggested to producers new season be a “joyful respite from our exhausting political climate” and urged m to avoid “divisive bookings.”

ABC thanked departing Bergeron for his "tremark wit and charm” that helped show succeed and Andrews for her sense of humor.

Andrews originally competed as a contestant back in 2010 and returned as co-host in 2014.