Joey Fatone Claims Tom Bergeron's'DWTS' Firing Was'Unusual': He Had Been the'Backbone' of This Display

Banks, 47, substituted the set for year 29 and will go back to the ballroom because of its historical season 30.

"I really don't believe they had to alter anything," the artist added into Us. "I do not understand why they did, but they do what they need to do and they desired to go in another way."

Truly, ABC declared at the time they were moving at a"new creative leadership" for the sequence. "Erin will likewise not be returning, and we love all that she attracted to the ballroom. Fans were rooting for her because she listened as a contestant back in 2010, along with her signature sense of humor is now a part of this series."

Bergeron struck his silence over his departure through Twitter days following the official announcement. "It has been an unbelievable 15-year run along with also the most unexpected present of my livelihood. I am thankful for this and also for the lifelong friendships created. He composed.

The sportscaster, meanwhile, tweeted:"I shall always cherish my times on this set, even though I was not the best at walking ."

Fatone, for his part, put second in year 4 of the dance competition with expert partner Kym Johnson. He returned in year 15 for the following shot and has been the next removed. He moved on for a guest judge in year 28.

"Up to DWTS and coming back, they've suckered me many times to return. I've completed the cruise. I've completed Vegas, Tropicana to get a couple months back from the afternoon," that the Common Knowledge host clarified to Us. I'd have fun with all the judges. This was lots of fun. So I would really like to do this again."