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Dancing with the Stars announces arrival of new host - details

The competition show will be back soon!

Ahad Sanwari
Ahad Sanwari - New York
Senior WriterNew York
July 14, 2022
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Dancing with the Stars is about to get a lot more exciting for its upcoming 31st season as it revealed that there's a new host on the dancefloor.

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The show revealed early on Thursday that actor and season 19 DWTS champion Alfonso Ribeiro would be signing on as the show's new co-host.

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But fans of Tyra Banks need not worry, as the supermodel will be there right alongside him continuing her stint as host as well.

The news was announced via a video clip that the show posted featuring the two hosts, with Alfonso saying: "I love Dancing with the Stars so much, this season, I asked for a front row seat."

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Tyra then said: "Well guess what, Alfonso? You've got it! And I cannot wait to see you in the ballroom!" She even added: "Oh my gosh, this is going to be an amazing season!"

"We're seeing stars in the ballroom! @TyraBanks and @TheRealAlfonsoRibeiro are co-hosting the upcoming season of @DancingWithTheStars, coming soon to @DisneyPlus! #DWTS," the show wrote.

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Alfonso Ribeiro will join Tyra as host

Fans received the news with major excitement as one commented: "It's about time," and another wrote: "SO EXCITED." 

The pros also weighed in, with Jenna Johnson saying: "YESSSSS!!!! @therealalfonsoribeiro so excited to have you BACK in the ballroom!!!" and Valentin Chmerkovskiy adding: "Let's go Al!!!"

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star lifted the Mirrorball after an impressive run on season 19 alongside Witney Carson, placing consistently among the top scorers from week one.

The news comes soon after a major shake-up was announced by the show, revealing that they were moving to Disney+ for the latest season.

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The new cast will be announced in September

The reality competition show, which for 30 seasons has run on network ABC, will now premiere on the streaming service after receiving a two-season pickup.

The regular judging panel will return and the upcoming season's cast will be revealed on Good Morning America on 8 September.

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