Tom Bergeron Reacts to Alfonso Ribeiro Becoming Co-Host of 'Dancing with the Stars'

Tom Bergeron is sharing his thoughts on Alfonso Ribeiro becoming a co-host on Dancing with the Stars.

Last week, it was announced that the 50-year-old Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor, who won season 19 of the ABC dance competition series, will be co-hosting the upcoming 31st season with Tyra Banks.

Following the announcement, Tom, 67, took to social media to react to Alfonso‘s new gig.

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“Now, getting Conrad Green back as DWTS showrunner is only ONE of their smartest decisions. Here’s the other one,” Tom said of Alfonso while sharing two photos of the pair on Instagram. “Congratulations, buddy! 👏🏼.”

Tom hosted Dancing with the Stars from 2005 until 2019 when it was announced that he had been fired and replaced with Tyra.

Former DWTS co-host Erin Andrews, who was fired at the same time as Tom, took to the comments on Tom‘s post to also congratulate Alfonso.

“I agree on both! Congrats @therealalfonsoribeiro,” Erin wrote.

Alfonso then responded to Tom and Erin, writing, “I just hope I can make you proud.”

Last year, Tom revealed the reason reason behind his DWTS exit. Find out what he had to say at that time.

If you missed it, season 31 of Dancing with the Stars will not be airing on ABC. Here’s where you can watch it instead.