Britt Stewart Says ‘Change Is Never Easy’ After Tyra Exits ‘DWTS,’ Gushes Over Julianne’s Return
usmagazine.comDancing With the Stars fans can expect some big changes when season 32 premieres — but pro Britt Stewart has high hopes for the show’s next era.“I always believe that change is never easy,” Stewart, 33, exclusively told Us Weekly on Monday, August 7, when asked about Julianne Hough joining cohost Alfonso Ribeiro following Tyra Banks’ exit. “But [I’m] grateful that Tyra was part of our family for three seasons.
Once you’re part of the Dancing with the Stars family, you never truly really leave.”Stewart repeated that she felt “grateful” to have gotten to know Banks, 49, who took over for ousted hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews in 2020.
While the cast will miss Banks, Hough’s return to the DWTS ballroom is “so exciting” for Stewart.“[Julianne’s] part of the family, so I think she will bring in some fresh and lovely energy,” she told Us.Banks announced in March that she didn’t plan on returning to the long-running dance competition, telling TMZ that she was “crazy, crazy focused on business.” Later that month, Hough was confirmed to be taking the model’s place.“The energy is magnetic every time you step foot into the ballroom and I can’t wait to feel it again — and of course to share it all with the absolute best and most loyal fans — for another exciting season,” Hough, a two-time mirrorball winner, said in a statement.Hough last competed on season 8 of DWTS in 2009.
She’ll join brother Derek Hough, who sits on the judging panel, upon her return.Along with hosting shakeups, season 32 marks the first competition since longtime judge Len Goodman’s death.
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