Dancing With The Stars Host Tyra Banks Allegedly FORCED To Accept New DWTS Co-Host!

Dancing With The Stars (DWTS) host Tyra Banks faced a challenging situation when she tried to fill ex-host Tom Bergeron’s shoes. And fans who adored Tom didn’t hold back in slamming Tyra for everything from her outfits to her comments. Recently, though, DWTS producers did a pirouette in announcing a co-host for Tyra.

But Banks reportedly did not get a choice in the matter. And a new report claims she felt forced to welcome her new DWTS co-host. Get all the dance-worthy details below.

Tyra Banks FORCED To Welcome New DWTS Co-Host?!

In the eyes of many Dancing With The Stars fans, Tom Bergeron seemed like the perfect host. As a result, when DWTS producers fired him, his fans protested. And the backlash extended to slamming new host Tyra Banks. However, now some protesters seem to have gotten a partial win. Because DWTS just unveiled a new co-host for Tyra.

JUST ANNOUNCED: @alfonso_ribeiro joins Tyra Banks to co-host the all-new season of @officialdwts— see the cast reveal exclusively on GMA, September 8.#DancingOnGMA#DWTS pic.twitter.com/Weo9ZWIWBw

— Good Morning America (@GMA) July 14, 2022

But a new report claims that Banks got an ultimatum over co-hosting, according to a source via Pop Culture. Because Tyra allegedly behaved like a diva, producers picked “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” alum Alfonso Ribeiro to co-host. And he also became popular during his own stint on DWTS. However, Banks allegedly wanted to host solo.

“Tyra was basically told that she would have to co-host the show with Alfonso or not host the show at all,” claimed the insider. However, the “America’s Next Top Model” diva believed in the power of “her personality and talent.” But viewers disagreed, with focus groups pointing to a co-host change. “Obviously, Tyra wasn’t happy about the decision,” added the insider. 

DWTS Cast And Crew Get ‘Good News’ In Host Switch-Up

However, if Banks had refused, producers allegedly vowed to fire her. But fans of Ribeiro don’t need to worry about his ability to deal with this delicate situation. “Alfonso has worked with Tyra before,” explained the insider. As a result, he “knows what he is getting into,” the source added.

And the entire Dancing With The Stars cast and crew (minus Banks) reportedly celebrated the news. Tyra “might not [like having] him around,” admitted the insider. “But the good news is everyone else does. Firing Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews and replacing them with Tyra was a huge mistake. They can’t get Tom and Erin back but bringing back Alfonso might work. If it doesn’t, the show will be canceled,” warned the source.

https://twitter.com/alfonso_ribeiro/status/1547567778361532417

And the reaction from viewers seemed to confirm that warning. For instance, one Twitter follower posted, “That’s half good news. The good part is that @alfonso_ribeiro is going to host. The bad news is that Tyra Banks is going to host. Too bad nobody will be watching anyway because they moved it to their streaming service Disney+.” And another got blunt, “No, Thank You! I have zero desire to watch that anymore. Tom Bergeron helped make DWTS what it was, and as such he really should still be hosting.” And one even mourned, “They were so close to making it right with Alfonso, but they blew it when they kept Tyra.” 

Tell us what you think. Do you applaud DWTS for hiring a co-host? Or do you agree with those who want Tyra Banks to perform a step ball change dance move all the way out that DWTS exit door?! And after you share your views, check back on our site for more Dancing With The Stars news!