Why did Tom Bergeron retire from 'Dancing With the Stars' after 15 years?

Tom Bergeron, most familiar faces on ABC has decided to bid farewell to Dancing With Stars after being associated with show for 15 years. long-time host has been on show since 2005 and featured in over 400 episodes. Tom h described working on show to be an unexpected gift of his career. Erin Andrews, who has been Tom's co-host for show since 2014 is also taking a permanent departure. Check out Tom Bergeron's tweet explaining his retirement from Dancing With Stars below -

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Tom Bergeron's tweet

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Though exact reason behind his departure from show has t been revealed, it is suspected changing political climate in USA may be influential in decision taken. Last year, Bergeron h me waves on internet when he's shared his unhappiness towards former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer appearing as a contestant on show. Bergeron has been vocal about his political standpoint and told producers that he hoped next season of show was joyful respite exhausting political climate in USA and urged m to t have any contestant on show which could le to divisiveness amid audience members. 

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It is expected that this time around too, producers of show will be betting on calling divisive contestants which les attracting millions in viewership. In  co-statement released by ABC and BBC, it is written that Tom Bergeron leaves from show with sincere thanks and gratitude for his tremark charm which helped make show a success. Bergeron is only star to have hosted every season of Dancing With Stars ever since its debut back in 2005.

Though show has been a regular to top charts in USA, its viewership has grually lessened with last Fall's season finale attracting show's smallest-ever audience for final episode. Before being associated with Dancing With Stars, Bergeron hosted shows like American's Funniest Videos and Hollywood Squares which ran from 1998 to 2004. It is rumoured that Tyra Banks will be hopping on show as a host, though re hasn't been any official confirmation. 

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