Alfonso Ribeiro Joins As Season 31 Co-Host – Hollywood Life

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Tyra Banks will return because the host and government producer of Dancing With the Stars season 31, however she’ll be joined by new co-host Alfonso Ribeiro. Alfonso is at present the host of America’s Funniest Dwelling Movies and in addition the DWTS season 19 mirrorball champion.

“Dancing with the Stars has been such an vital a part of my life for thus a few years, and I’m ecstatic to formally re-join this tight-knit household as co-host,” Alfonso stated in a press release. “Tyra and I’ve a longstanding friendship that I hope will resonate with the entire followers at dwelling as we kick off this new season on Disney+.”

Tyra additionally launched a press release about Alfonso becoming a member of the present: “I’ve recognized Alfonso since I used to be 19 years outdated and he at all times places a smile on my face at any time when I see him. Having such a fun-loving, longtime good friend as co-host warms my coronary heart. Plus, he’s gained the competitors earlier than, so he is aware of precisely what the celebrities are going by means of. Bantering backwards and forwards with him stay goes to be a lot enjoyable!”

Season 31 will mark Tyra’s third consecutive season because the host. She took over internet hosting duties from Tom Bergeron, who was the host for the present’s first 28 seasons. Judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough have all signed on to return for season 31.

The brand new season of Dancing With the Stars will transfer to a brand new dwelling on Disney+ after 30 seasons on ABC. The present will premiere solely within the U.S. and Canada and would be the first stay collection to debut on the streaming service. The season 31 premiere date on Disney+ shall be introduced at a later date.

“Dancing with the Stars has been a beloved staple on ABC for 30 seasons and introduced a lot pleasure to tens of millions of viewers,” Dana Walden, Chairman of Leisure, Walt Disney Tv, stated in a press release. “As we’re considerably increasing our unscripted slate at ABC, this can be a nice alternative to introduce this present to an entire new era of followers on Disney+. We’re so grateful to our unimaginable companions at BBC Studios and stay up for persevering with our relationship with them on this spectacular collection, which is able to proceed to be overseen by Rob Mills and the proficient Walt Disney Tv Various group.”