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Bobby Bones Returns Trophy After Bergeron’s Shocking Comments

11/25/2025

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Bobby Bones expressed hurt over Tom Bergeron, former Dancing with the Stars host, commenting on his season 27 win.
Bergeron called Bones's victory the show's most shocking moment, prompting him to return the Mirrorball trophy to ABC.
Bones said the win was one of the greatest moments, but he now feels soured by criticism from fans and Bergeron.
Bergeron later apologized, clarifying that he did not intend to hurt Bones.

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Bobby Bones expressed hurt over Tom Bergeron, former Dancing with the Stars host, commenting on his season 27 win.
Bergeron called Bones's victory the show's most shocking moment, prompting him to return the Mirrorball trophy to ABC.
Bones said the win was one of the greatest moments, but he now feels soured by criticism from fans and Bergeron.
Bergeron later apologized, clarifying that he did not intend to hurt Bones.