Tom Bergeron, a well-known television personality, is currently trending because he is making a highly anticipated return to the popular dance competition show Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) as a guest judge next week.

For many years, Tom Bergeron was the beloved host of DWTS, leading the show for 28 seasons from its debut in 2005 until 2020. He was a familiar and comforting presence, known for his quick wit and ability to connect with contestants and viewers alike.

His departure from the show in 2020, alongside co-host Erin Andrews, was a surprise and disappointment to many fans. Reports indicate that his exit was partly due to creative differences and his public disagreement with the show's decision to include a political figure as a contestant, as he believed the show should remain a non-political escape for viewers. He even stated that "the show that I left was not the show that I loved."

Now, five years after his exit, Bergeron is returning for DWTS's 20th-anniversary special as a guest judge, not as a host. This comeback is generating significant buzz because it evokes strong feelings of nostalgia for long-time fans who missed his presence. Many viewers considered him the "heartbeat" of the show, and his return is seen as a special celebration of the program's history. The current executive producer, who was also with the show when it first started, extended the invitation for his return.