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Bobby Bones Returns Trophy Amid Controversial Comments

11/13/2025

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Bobby Bones, Dancing with the Stars contestant, returned his Mirrorball trophy from the 2018 win after hurtful comments by Tom Bergeron.
Tom Bergeron, former host of Dancing with the Stars, described Bones' victory as the most shocking moment of his tenure.
Bones said he remains disappointed and noted continued criticism from Bergeron and Julianne Hough.
Bergeron later apologized, clarifying that his comments were not meant to hurt Bones personally.

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Bobby Bones, Dancing with the Stars contestant, returned his Mirrorball trophy from the 2018 win after hurtful comments by Tom Bergeron.
Tom Bergeron, former host of Dancing with the Stars, described Bones' victory as the most shocking moment of his tenure.
Bones said he remains disappointed and noted continued criticism from Bergeron and Julianne Hough.
Bergeron later apologized, clarifying that his comments were not meant to hurt Bones personally.