Tyra Banks, the supermodel, actor and businesswoman who co-created 'America's Next Top Model,' will replace longtime 'Dancing With the Stars' host Tom Bergeron and take on the role of executive producer, ABC said late Tuesday.
Tyra Banks arrives on the red carpet at the iHeartRadio MMVAs in Toronto on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnLOS ANGELES -- Tyra Banks will be showing off her moves as solo host of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."
In a statement, Banks said she's a fan of the contest's approach of "fun mixed with raw emotion, seeing celebrities push past their comfort zones, the sizzling dance performances ... it's always transported me to my days of turning it up 10 notches on the catwalk." Co-host Erin Andrews also is leaving the series, which is getting a "creative refresh" while honouring America's affection for it, ABC said. Andrews was not expected to be replaced.
The announcement that Banks is joining the show followed word Monday of Bergeron and Andrews' exits. In a Twitter post, Bergeron called working on "Dancing With the Stars" an "incredible 15-year run and the most unexpected gift of my career."
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