Published 14:44 IST, July 16th 2020

Why was Erin Andrews fired from 'Dancing With The Stars'? Fans angry over the move

Why was Erin Andrews fired from 'Dancing With The Stars'? This question has is troubling many DWTS fans. ABC is yet to comment on Tom and Erin's dismissal.

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ABC’s dance reality show Dancing With Stars is heing in a new direction with its 29th season. But as show embarks on towards a new season, ABC has reportedly fired show’s OG hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews. moment news of Andrews firing from show broke, fans started questioning reason for her departure from show as its co-host.

Why was Erin Andrews fired?

20th season of Dancing With Stars is witnessing some major changes. America’s Next Top Model’s producer and host Tyra Banks has joined DWTS team. OG supermodel has taken over hosting duty for brand new season of show. But Tyra’s entry in team also came with exit of Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews.

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Both Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews have been fired as Dancing With Stars’ hosts. This news came as a surprise for many fans and even for Bergeron and Andrews. Tom has been hosting show since its inception in 2005. Whereas Erin Andrews first competed on show in Season 10 and n started co-hosting with Tom since its Season 18 in 2014.

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Both Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews took to Twitter and talked about ir departure from Dancing With Stars. While talking about his journey with show, Tom said that DWTS was “most unexpected gift” of his career. He furr continued and wrote that he will be always grateful for lifelong friendships he me during his time on show. Although Tom seemed grateful, it seemed as if he was also shocked about being fired from show.

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Similar is case with Erin Andrews’ departure from DWTS. ex-contestant also thanked ABC and entire Dancing With Stars family in her tweet. She also mentioned and appreciated her co-host Tom Bergeron and said that she will always cherish her days on DWTS set. official reasons have been given by ABC for firing Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews. But DWTS fans do seem disappointed by ABC’s move for show’s new season. Take a look at some of ir tweets here.

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14:45 IST, July 16th 2020