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Tom Bergeron

Tom Bergeron is an American television personality, comedian, and game show host. He gained prominence hosting shows like Breakfast Time, Hollywood Squares, and America's Funniest Home Videos. He is most recognized for hosting Dancing with the Stars from 2005 to 2019. Bergeron also had brief stints as an anchor on Good Morning America and co-hosted the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards.

May 6, 1955: Tom Bergeron Born

On May 6, 1955, Thomas Raymond Bergeron was born. He is an American television personality, comedian, and game show host.

1994: Co-hosted Breakfast Time on FX

In 1994, Bergeron started co-hosting the morning show Breakfast Time on FX.

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1997: Guest Host on Good Morning America

In 1997, Bergeron joined ABC and served as a guest host for Good Morning America.

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1997: Fox After Breakfast

In 1997, Breakfast Time was re-titled Fox After Breakfast and moved to the Fox Network with Bergeron still co-hosting.

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1998: Hosting Hollywood Squares

In 1998, Bergeron began hosting Hollywood Squares.

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2000: Daytime Emmy Award

In 2000, Bergeron won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host for his role in Hollywood Squares.

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February 2001: New Host of America's Funniest Home Videos

In February 2001, Bergeron became the new host of the ABC series America's Funniest Home Videos.

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2004: End of Hollywood Squares hosting

In 2004, Bergeron's tenure as the host of Hollywood Squares came to an end.

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June 2005: Hosting Dancing with the Stars

In June 2005, Bergeron began hosting the reality series Dancing with the Stars on ABC.

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September 20, 2008: Co-hosted 60th Primetime Emmy Awards

On September 20, 2008, Bergeron co-hosted the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards alongside Heidi Klum, Jeff Probst, Ryan Seacrest, and Howie Mandel.

2012: Emmy Award for Dancing with the Stars

In 2012, Bergeron won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program for his work on Dancing with the Stars.

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March 2014: Departure from America's Funniest Home Videos announced

In March 2014, Bergeron announced on Twitter that he would not be hosting America's Funniest Home Videos after season 25.

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May 17, 2015: Final episode of America's Funniest Home Videos

On May 17, 2015, Bergeron's final episode of America's Funniest Home Videos aired. He was replaced by Alfonso Ribeiro.

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July 13, 2020: Let go from Dancing with the Stars

On July 13, 2020, Bergeron announced on Twitter that he had been let go from Dancing with the Stars ahead of its 29th season.

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