Tyra Banks Set as New ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Host
Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentTyra Banks is twirling into the ballroom — not actually dancing, but hosting the upcoming season of ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars,” Variety has confirmed.Banks’ new gig comes after news broke on Monday that longtime host Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews would be departing the show.“I’ve been a fan of ‘DWTS’ since its beginning…The fun mixed with raw emotion, seeing celebrities push past their comfort zones, the sizzling dance performances…it’s always transported me to my days of turning it up 10 notches on the catwalk,” said Banks, who will also serve as an executive producer in addition to host.In her statement, Banks honored original host Bergeron, saying, “Tom has set a powerful stage, and I’m