Meet new hosts of ‘Dancing With The Stars’: Tyra Banks gets Alfonso Ribeiro as co-host

Tyra Banks is all set to return with popular show "Dancing With The Stars" alongside the new co-host Alfonso Ribeiro. This will be Banks' third season as a host and executive producer.

Another delightful news for the fans is with regards to the judges of the upcoming season. There will be a return of judges Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Len Goodman for the next season.

Tyra Banks has a really positive impression of Alfonso. In an interview, Banks recounts how she has known Alfonso since she was a teenager. Banks tells of her cheerfulness whenever she saw Alfonso.


What is set to make this co-host duo highly impactful is that it’s not their first professional encounter. The two celebrities have previously worked together on ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’. Banks said that she is delighted to work alongside her longtime friend. She also has confidence in Alfonso that he will be up for the task. This is because Alfonso has won the competition before, so he has enough experience of the show.

Alfonso Ribeiro will be returning to the ‘Dancing With The Stars’ home albeit in a new role. The actor has won the coveted Mirrorball trophy during season 19 alongside partner Witney Carson. He is also the host of America's Funniest Home Videos. So, Ribeiro is no stranger when it comes to hosting shows.

Ribeiro explained how the show has become an integral part of his life. He was ecstatic and looking forward to re-connect with the show as a co-host. In a statement released, he speaks of his long-standing friendship with co-host Tyra Banks.

The upcoming DWTS' season will be telecasted on Disney++. This will be the streaming platform’s first ingress into live programming. The decision came after the show has been aired for 30 seasons on ABC since 2005. Fans are still waiting for an update on the Disney+ debut premiere date