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Tom Bergeron Recalls Bruce Willis Meeting When Rumer Was on Show

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What To Know

  • Rumer Willis returned to Dancing With the Stars to perform in the 20th Birthday Party dance relay with Dylan Efron.
  • Tom Bergeron was also back on the show as a guest judge.
  • The former host sent warm wishes to Rumer and her family amid Bruce Willis’ frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.

The Tuesday, November 11, episode of Dancing With the Stars featured appearances from tons of show alum, including former host Tom Bergeron as a guest judge. Former Mirrorball Trophy winner Rumer Willis was also back in the ballroom, taking part in the dance relay with Season 34 contestant Dylan Efron.

After Rumer and Dylan danced a Viennese waltz in the relay, Tom gave them a glowing review, and mentioned Rumer’s dad, Bruce Willis, before making his commentary.

“One of the highlights your season was meeting your dad,” Tom said. “And I just want to send my warm wishes to you, your dad, and your family.” Bruce’s family announced his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis in February 2023. They have privately been dealing with his health decline in the time since.

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Rumer was paired with Valentin Chmerkovskiy on Season 20 of Dancing With the Stars in 2015. Even though it’s been 10 years since she was on the DWTS ballroom floor, Rumer didn’t miss a beat. She and Dylan ended up winning their dance relay against Andy Richter and Kaitlyn Bristowe.

It was a huge night for Dylan, as he received two bonus points from the dance relay that he was able to add to his perfect score from earlier in the night for a total of 42 out of 42 points, tying him for the top of the leaderboard. Carrie Ann Inaba called it a “breakthrough” week for the “most improved” dancer of the season.

On her season of DWTS, Rumer beat out Riker Lynch and Noah Galloway in the Finals to win the show. She earned three perfect scores for her finale dances.

Meanwhile, this was Tom’s first time back in the ballroom since he was fired from Dancing With the Stars ahead of Season 29 in 2020. The house was packed as DWTS celebrated its 20th birthday with an epic anniversary celebration.

Dancing With the Stars, Season 34, Tuesdays, 8/7c, ABC and Disney+

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Dancing With the Stars' Tom Bergeron, Julianne Hough Reunion: Photos
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Dancing With the Stars’ Tom Bergeron, Julianne Hough Reunion: Photos

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Serving as a pro for seasons 3-9, Karina took her first mini-break from the ballroom in its 10th season. She then competed in nine consecutive seasons before her next brief hiatus in season 20. At the time, she explained, “I’ve decided to focus my energies on some other exciting endeavors including adding author to my resume.”

She ended up returning for two more outings, but Karina officially left DWTS after season 22.

Since hanging up her dancing shoes, Smirnoff appeared on E!’s Famously Single and returned to professional dancing. In 2017, she opened up about her decision to leave the ABC series, admitting she does “miss the show” and wouldn’t rule out a return.

“I love dancing with celebrities on the show, but it’s a different type of experience. You’re not just their dance partner. You’re their coach, their shrink, their cheerleader,” she told Fox. “But when you perform with your professional partner, they’re as strong as you and it becomes a different type of performance. And I missed that when I wasn’t doing it while I was on the show.”

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Dancing With the Stars Guest Judge: Tom Bergeron
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Dancing With the Stars Guest Judge: Tom Bergeron

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Dancing With the Stars is waltzing into 20 years.

In honor of the competition show’s 20th anniversary, DWTS is bringing in a special guest judge for the Nov. 11 episode: Tom Bergeron, who hosted the series from 2005 to 2019.

The news was announced on the Nov. 5 episode of Good Morning America, with much fanfare and excitement. 

“It feels really good,” Tom told the GMA hosts of returning to the ballroom. “I’m really looking forward to it.”

And on DWTS celebrating 20 years, he said, “I think 20 years of any primetime show is amazing, but for a show that’s 20 years old that’s also having a ratings resurgence—you’re more likely to see a zebra playing the piano.”

He credits the team behind Dancing With the Stars for getting the show “back to its essence.”

It’s fitting to have Tom join fellow judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, as Dancing With the Stars celebrates two decades on air with its 34th season. The show—based on the British show Strictly Come Dancing—first began airing on ABC in June 2005. 

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