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Tom Bergeron Returns as Judge for Show's 20th Anniversary

11/11/2025

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Tom Bergeron will return as a guest judge for the show's 20th anniversary on November 11, 2025.
The appearance comes five years after his dismissal.
In an interview, he said, "I did not like being lied to" about the showrunner.
He credits the reinstatement of Conrad Green with revitalizing the show and would not have returned under the former regime.

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Tom Bergeron will return as a guest judge for the show's 20th anniversary on November 11, 2025.
The appearance comes five years after his dismissal.
In an interview, he said, "I did not like being lied to" about the showrunner.
He credits the reinstatement of Conrad Green with revitalizing the show and would not have returned under the former regime.