Tom Bergeron says he was fired from DWTS after disagreements over casting 'political people'

Tom Bergeron claims he was fired from Dancing With The Stars after behind-the-scenes arguments over casting political figures. He explained that the conflict was about casting 'political people' on the dancing competition, appearing to confirm word he and his bosses bucked heads over Donald Trump's Press Secretary Sean Spicer's casting in 2019. Sugar and Spicer: He explained that the conflict was about casting 'political people' on the dancing competition, appearing to confirm word he and his bosses bucked heads over Donald Trump's Press Secretary Sean Spicer's casting in 2019 The Massachusetts native explained that he 'kind of locked arms' with co-host Erin Andrews and said he was proud that they were able to maintain their connection with the viewers and keep it 'uplifting and fun'. Working together: The Massachusetts native explained that he 'kind of locked arms' with co-host Erin Andrews and said he was proud that they were able to maintain their connection with the viewers and keep it 'uplifting and fun' Since Bergeron left the show, many have speculated that his abrupt ousting was due to disagreements that he had with producers over the casting of White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. Differences: Since Bergeron left the show, many have speculated that his abrupt ousting was due to disagreements that he had with producers over the casting of White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer.