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On Set Moments with DWTS Host, Tom Bergeron

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We go behind the scenes of Dancing With The Stars host Tom Bergeron as he tells us all the latest news as the season goes into its finale. Tom shares which contestants surprised him and which contestant impressed him from the beginning. He opens up about his biggest on air mishaps and his past television work. Also, the surprising turn his career has taken and his latest on air accomplishments. Hosted by Lesley Robins.

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Young Hollywood

Welcome to younghollywood. com.

Young Hollywood

What's up, guys?

Young Hollywood

Leslie Robbins here for Young Hollywood, coming to you from backstage at Dancing with the Stars, where I've got your one-on-one with the show's host, Tom Bergeron.

Young Hollywood

We're behind the scenes.

Young Hollywood

Dancing with the Stars.

Young Hollywood

Set the scene, set the mood, backstage.

Young Hollywood

What goes on?

Tom Bergeron

Well, I usually hide here in my dressing room because it's very relaxing while the couples are out there using whatever floor space they can find to to rehearse last minute.

Young Hollywood

Do you ever get in trouble for anything you say once you go to commercial, you said something, it's out there?

Tom Bergeron

One time I said, we're going to slip Bruno a rooffie.

Tom Bergeron

And and they asked me please not to.

Young Hollywood

So when you're backstage, who's more nervous?

Young Hollywood

The stars, the pros, what's the energy like?

Tom Bergeron

Yeah, that's that's a good question.

Tom Bergeron

The stars tend to be because the pros, in most cases, know they got a gig next season too.

Tom Bergeron

And and also they they know how to do it.

Tom Bergeron

It's like I'm the least nervous person so far, especially once they pick up my option.

Tom Bergeron

But the stars are are nervous and you know, and and the pros to be fair, are nervous on behalf of.

Young Hollywood

Your one-liners, priceless.

Tom Bergeron

Thank you.

Young Hollywood

So, obviously, they're not planned.

Young Hollywood

It's like the format's made for you.

Tom Bergeron

That's the nature of it, I live.

Tom Bergeron

I mean, it's it's improvisational.

Tom Bergeron

It's in the moment.

Tom Bergeron

I really started feeling comfortable about how I hosted the show, midway through season two when I got rid of most of the scripted material.

Tom Bergeron

But everything else, my response to the dances, the judges, the experience of the show, it's all improvised.

Tom Bergeron

Improvisational, because how else do a live show, really, other than to react honestly and in the moment?

Tom Bergeron

So, that's something that I've always loved to do.

Young Hollywood

Your most embarrassing moment on this show.

Young Hollywood

Pick any season because it's live.

Young Hollywood

Most embarrassing moment.

Tom Bergeron

I've built a career on having embarrassing moments.

Tom Bergeron

It's kind of hard to Hi, I'm Tom Bergeron with Leslie Robbins, and you're watching Middle-aged Hollywood.

Tom Bergeron

Oh, I'm sorry, that's me.

Tom Bergeron

She's Young Hollywood.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Tom Bergeron

    Host of Dancing with the Stars, interviewed in the video

  • Lesley Robins

    Host of Young Hollywood, conducting the interview

  • Bruno

    Referenced in a past on-air mishap by Tom Bergeron

FAQ

Who is Tom Bergeron?+
Tom Bergeron is the host of "Dancing with the Stars" and is interviewed by Young Hollywood in this video.
What is Tom Bergeron's hosting style for DWTS?+
Tom Bergeron describes his hosting style as improvisational and in-the-moment, preferring to react honestly rather than relying on scripted material.
Who gets more nervous backstage at Dancing with the Stars?+
Tom Bergeron states that the 'stars' (contestants) tend to be more nervous than the professional dancers.
When did Tom Bergeron feel comfortable hosting DWTS?+
Tom Bergeron started feeling comfortable hosting "Dancing with the Stars" midway through season two after he got rid of most of the scripted material.

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