DWTS - Tyra Banks Leaving!

[barbk]

Best news I read all day! Tyra says she is moving on to focus on business. I hope she is better at it than she was at hosting.

Julianne Hough is apparently taking over as host.

 

[Firedancer]

Finally!!

 

[Rob]

Yay!

 

[Skate Talker]

Good news except way too late. They lost me as a viewer and since it was since dropped by Canadian broadcasters I can't see it anyway.

 

[nickp]

Worst host with the absolute worst outfits on TV DWTS listened to their fans

 

[Aceon6]

If they don’t move back to broadcast tv, I’ll never see it again. We have too many streaming subs and I can’t justify adding Disney+ for that one show.

 

[Desperado]

I still wish they would’ve gone back to Tom Bergeron.

I’ll see if I can get a good deal for Disney when the season starts. Last year my subscription ended before the finale and I didn’t even miss it. I did enjoy the season though, especially Selma and Sasha.

 

[screech]

IMO Tyra was really improved this past season. While I like that they have someone knowledgeable as the new co-host, I'm unsure about Julianne. It may be too many Houghs in the ballroom, plus, as lovely as she is, I'm not sure that her voice is made for hosting.
As Alfonso is confirmed to be staying, I wonder which will be on the ballroom floor, and which will be in the skybox.

 

[annie720]

IMO Tyra was really improved this past season. While I like that they have someone knowledgeable as the new co-host, I'm unsure about Julianne. It may be too many Houghs in the ballroom, plus, as lovely as she is, I'm not sure that her voice is made for hosting.
As Alfonso is confirmed to be staying, I wonder which will be on the ballroom floor, and which will be in the skybox.

Agree about Julianne. I can see her as a sidekick but I have doubts that she can carry the hosting gig alone.

I stopped watching when they let Tom go. I have Disney+ but simply no longer have any interest. If they had brought Tom back, I might have considered watching to show support, but nope, I’m done.

 

[taf2002]

 

[vgerdes]

I stopped watching because I couldn't stand Tyra. Unsure if I'm going to try again or not. We'll see what the new season brings.

 

[screech]

Not Tyra news, however Len Goodman passed away on Saturday from bone cancer, at the age of 78.

 

[Desperado]

Not Tyra news, however Len Goodman passed away on Saturday from bone cancer, at the age of 78.

Wow. He had looked thinner and a bit more frail, but I did not expect this. He must've known when he retired in November and been in a lot of pain. I hope he got to spend a lot of quality time with his family, as he wanted.

He showed a lot of class throughout the show's run and in the end. RIP Len.

 

[Sylvia]

https://twitter.com/officialdwts/status/1650518579140345859

Len Goodman will always be an icon in the world of ballroom dance, and we were lucky to have him as part of our ‘Dancing with the Stars’ family for 31 seasons. He was warm and caring, and always delivered genuine guidance.
We are devastated by the news of his passing and our hearts are with his family during this very difficult time.

DWTS' Len Goodman Dead at 78: Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba and More Pay Tribute

Dancing With the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has died. Read messages from his colleagues, including Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba and more.

www.eonline.com

ETA: This news also was posted in the "In Memoriam" thread.

 

[SkateSand]

I'm seeing it posted on Facebook that Dancing with the Stars is moving back to ABC. Now I will be able to watch it again!

 

[screech]

The move back to ABC is likely due to the writers' strike, meaning there will be a lack of scripted shows on network television. They'll have to fill the time slots. I won't be surprised if they announce they're doing a Tuesday results show this season too, for the same reason.

 

[jkl]

It’s also likely due to the fact it has been reported that viewership dropped from 16 million to 4 million.

 

[taf2002]

I read this news this morning & I felt like doing the Snoopy dance. I believe the article said it will be broadcast on CBS (NBC?) so no more paying to watch it.

 

[Desperado]

I saw on Instagram that they would be simultaneously streaming on ABC and the Disney channel and worried I wouldn't be able to access it from Canada. Glad you guys set me straight about it being back on TV. it will make my old dad very happy.

https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/dancing-with-the-stars-return-abc-season-32-1235601036/

 

[just tuned in]

Have they announced the hosts? Is Juliane supposed to host it by herself? I think I would prefer the host to be a person with patter (like Tom Bergeron) as opposed to a dance expert.

 

[Aaron MB Fan]

Have they announced the hosts? Is Juliane supposed to host it by herself? I think I would prefer the host to be a person with patter (like Tom Bergeron) as opposed to a dance expert.

Alfonso Ribeiro will continue to be a host along with Julianne.

 

[screech]

I'm wondering which of the two will be on the floor/sky box. IMO Alfonso would probably be better for the floor (didn't love him in the sky box, and IIRC he filled in for Tom on the floor before), then have Julianne in the skybox to discuss the actual dance-related stuff with them. It would also keep the dance floor from being too much like a 'Hough Show'.

 

[Kruss]

This news will be good for my dad and step-mom. They both enjoy the show but they do not want any of the streaming services, so they missed it last season.

 

[BaileyCatts]

Its going to be back on ABC??!! I wonder if they did that because of the writers strike and knowing there would be nothing ready for Fall TV Season. eh, who cares! I'm just glad its back on ABC.