Why Did Tyra Banks Leave 'Dancing with the Stars'? She Explains, Reacts to Julianne Hough Replacing Her & Reveals the 3 People She'll Miss Most

On why she decided to leave after 3 seasons…

Tyra revealed she was exiting the show back in March 2023.

“I feel it’s really time for me to focus on my business and my entrepreneurship, and also producing more TV — but behind the scenes,” Tyra said to TMZ. “I think it’s time to graduate from the dance floor to the stock market floor…from the ballroom to the boardroom!”

She was also asked why she was leaving and she responded, “Don’t you think it’s time? Yeah, I think it’s time.”

“I’m an entrepreneur at heart…I think my heart, my soul, is into my business, it’s also into producing new TV. But, I really, really want to focus on my business, and you can’t do that hosting a show,” she said.

Keep reading to see how she reacted to Julianne Hough taking over for her…