Former “Dancing With the Stars” host Tom Bergeron has publicly apologized to season 27 champion Bobby Bones, following remarks he made about the radio host’s 2018 win.
Earlier this week, Bones shared a video on Instagram revealing that he had returned his Mirrorball trophy to ABC after hearing comments from Bergeron that he found “hurtful.” The 45-year-old said the remarks made during a recent interview where Bergeron called Bones’ win “surprising” and “took away the joy” from his time on the show.
“I try not to get my feelings hurt, especially about stuff like this, but this was hurtful,” Bones said in the video. “Not because of what was said, but who said it.”
Bergeron, who hosted DWTS from 2005 to 2020, reached out soon after to make things right, according to People. “Bobby, it wasn’t my intention to hurt your feelings,” Bergeron wrote in a message shared publicly. “My ‘ouch’ was based on my honest feeling that your win spoke to a need to address the balance between judge and viewer voting. I always felt bad that you and Sharna [Burgess] had to deal with the aftermath of that win and I certainly regret pouring any salt into that old wound.”
Bones’ video quickly drew attention online, with fans flooding the comments to show their support and encouragement.
“Nobody works harder, you earned that W,” one user wrote. Another added, “If I was you, I would not have sent it back. You and @sharnaburgess worked incredibly hard and deserved it!”
Others praised the country radio host for his maturity in handling the situation. “Good for you!!! You’re being the ‘bigger person’ and speaking volumes with your actions rather than words,” one fan commented.
Bones thanked followers for their kindness and emphasized that he still looks back fondly on his time on the show. “I loved my time there,” he said, adding that his partnership with Sharna Burgess remains one of his proudest professional moments.
This isn’t the first time Bones has reflected candidly on his DWTS experience. As reported earlier this year, he revealed on “The Trading Secrets” podcast that he went above and beyond in rehearsals during season 27 — sometimes practicing extra hours alone after filming sessions. “I was so far behind everybody else,” he said, explaining that his determination helped him and Burgess clinch the Mirrorball trophy despite being considered the underdog.
Bones’ openness about his journey — from facing criticism to earning respect — has resonated with fans and fellow contestants alike. Bergeron’s heartfelt apology and Bones’ grace in accepting it marked a moment of mutual understanding that reminded viewers why the show’s legacy continues to center on perseverance, connection, and growth.
As Bergeron put it best in his message to Bones, “I certainly regret pouring any salt into that old wound.”
The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) spoilers for Friday, November 14, reveal that Luna Nozawa’s (Lisa Yamada) escape plot will form while Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and John “Finn” Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) enjoy the calm before the storm.
For starters, Finn and Steffy will spend some time celebrating their love.
Steffy and Finn’s marriage is still going strong after all the challenges they’ve tackled together, so they’ll take a moment to acknowledge that and sizzle behind closed doors.
While Finn and Steffy keep love alive with some extra romance, Luna will be busy plotting her escape.
Another laundry cart just passed by Luna’s cell and seemed to give her an idea, so she may run with that on Friday’s B&B episode.
It looks like Luna will make a laundry cart part of her getaway scheme, so she’ll mull over her next steps and how to score her freedom.
Luna is getting awfully desperate to see Will Spencer (Crew Morrow), which means more drama is brewing for her baby daddy as well as Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace).
When it comes to the family she wants to build with Will by her side, Luna doesn’t plan on letting Electra stand in her way.
All signs point to Luna eventually breaking out of prison and making her way back to the beach house to unleash more chaos.
Luna could turn the beach house into a crime scene again and bring some panic in the not-too-distant future.
In the meantime, Rachel (Rachel Reilly) will return as promised to cleanse Bill Spencer’s (Don Diamont) office space and get rid of any negative vibes.
Since Rachel already did a smudging ritual at the beach house, she’ll do one at Spencer Publications next and clear out any toxic energy.
Bill is trying to be calmer at work, so he’s on board with creating a positive atmosphere and trying to let any bad vibes go.
Of course, Bill will have another round of turmoil to contend with if Luna’s escape plot is successful.
Luna may push Bill too far this time around, so stay tuned for updates on the chaotic news ahead.
The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers say Luna will remain a big problem for the Spencer clan and give them plenty more stress to deal with!