Fans of Dancing With The Stars were shocked and angry when Tom Bergeron was fired as the host of the show in 2020, along with his co-host, Erin Andrews, and replaced by Tyra Banks. Tyra also became an executive producer, making changes to its format such as theme nights, which fans feel overshadow the dancing on the show. Although Tyra was a successful talk show host, she seems to have a problem with the live television format. Fans have been so unhappy with Tyra that they have created petitions to have her removed as the host.
Tyra's hosting skills on live television have been highly criticized. She is known for wearing over-the-top costumes that steal the spotlight of the dancers. She has some trouble with timing, and often cuts off interviews with the stars right before the commercial breaks. Tyra has also made some big errors, such as the October 2020 season 29 mishap when she mistakenly announced that Monica Aldama and Val Chmerkovskiy were safe from elimination, but then had to call them back because they were actually in the bottom two. Season 30 brought more frustration from the fans, as Tyra did not improve. She continued to interrupt the contestants and judges with her awkward hosting. Fans felt that she embarrassed contestant Suni Lee after she became ill on the show. Tyra also angered fans when she rushed Olivia Jade and Val off of the stage after their elimination, and later did the same thing to Jimmie Allen and Emma Slater.
As fans eagerly await Dancing With The Stars season 31, they hope that Tyra will be replaced, and Kaitlyn Bristowe would be the perfect choice. Kaitlyn first stole hearts with her bubbly and sassy personality on Chris Soules' season of The Bachelor in 2015. She then starred in her own season of The Bachelorette later that year. In 2020, she competed on season 29 of Dancing With The Stars, proving that she could handle live television. In 2021, she became the co-host of The Bachelorette, along with Tayshia Adams. Kaitlyn seems to be on board with the idea of hosting Dancing With The Stars as well. When Twitter user, Tiffany (@tiffeast) tweeted, "Hear me out.. @kaitlynbristowe hosts @DancingABC. #DWTS," Kaitlyn shared it and responded with, "I mean, if the position is open…." There are many reasons why Kaitlyn should be the new host of Dancing With The Stars.
Kaitlyn Won Dancing With The Stars And Knows The Show
Kaitlyn and her partner, Artem Chigvintsev, won Dancing With The Stars season 29 on November 23, 2020. Originally from Leduc, Alberta, Canada, Kaitlyn attended school in Vancouver on a dance scholarship because her mother was a ballerina, and she wanted to follow in her footsteps. She eventually became a dancer with the BC Lions CFL team. On the show, Kaitlyn had the opportunity to expand her hip hop dance background to include all types of Latin and ballroom dancing, including the foxtrot, rumba, Viennese waltz, tango, paso doble, and many others. She knows all of the behind-the-scenes details of the show because she experienced it firsthand. Kaitlyn would be an informed host with experience that could guide the current contestants.
Kaitlyn Has Toured With The Cast
Kaitlyn participated in the Dancing With The Stars Live 2022 tour as a special guest. Kaitlyn often posted about the experience on her Instagram account, giving glimpses into her friendships with the professional dancing cast. Not only did this give Kaitlyn more experience with live performances, but it allowed her to build relationships with the pros. This would alleviate any awkward or uncomfortable interactions with them if she were the host. Kaitlyn and the cast share mutual respect, a great rapport, and genuine love.
Kaitlyn Hosted Live Television (And Rocked It)
Kaitlyn experienced backlash similar to what Tyra went through when she and Tayshia replaced Chris Harrison as the host of The Bachelorette in 2021. Some fans were skeptical about her as the host of the show throughout Katie Thurston and Michelle Young's seasons. However, Kaitlyn proved herself to be the ideal choice when Tayshia could not participate in Michelle's "After the Final Rose" live episode because she was exposed to COVID-19. Kaitlyn had to adjust to hosting by herself just hours before the live event, and she was highly praised for her hosting abilities. Kaitlyn has hosted live events before as she traveled around the country with her Bridin' Dirty live podcast tour in the fall of 2021, but live television brings much more pressure, especially on a popular show like The Bachelorette. She found the perfect balance between showing her personality and letting the contestants shine. Kaitlyn was an endearing host, who engaged the audience and showed respect for her guests. She was a natural. As the host of Dancing With The Stars, Kaitlyn would know when to step in and out of the spotlight.
Kaitlyn would be the perfect choice to replace Tyra as the host of Dancing With The Stars. With her charming personality, she would dazzle the audience when speaking on her own. Her kindness and thoughtfulness would then also help her to give attention to the contestants. She knows when to be a team player, and when to stand out. Kaitlyn should be the new host of Dancing With The Stars.
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