Why Tom Bergeron said yes now

Tom Bergeron returns to Dancing With the Stars for the Nov. 11, 2025, 20th anniversary episode as a guest judge, his first time back since his July 2020 exit during season 29. He credits showrunner Conrad Green’s return and the show’s “resurgence” for his decision, saying, “It was really because Conrad’s there … They’ve been on a ratings tear.”

What he says about the 2020 firing

DWTS turns 20 on November 11, 2025, and the ballroom is welcoming back the person who shepherded its live-TV chaos for 28 seasons: Tom Bergeron. The former host—who exited in July 2020 just before season 29—will appear as a guest judge for the milestone “20th birthday” episode in season 34. He’s candid about why he left, what changed, and the sole reason he said yes to a one-nigh

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