DWTS’ Tyra Banks looks unrecognizable in rare makeup-free photos amid rumors she will NOT return to hosting gig
DANCING With the Star's Tyra Banks has looked nearly unrecognizable in rare makeup-free photos amid rumors that she will not return to the hosting gig.
The Sun previously revealed that Tyra, 48, will most likely 'not' be returning to Dancing With the Stars next season as the reality competition prepares to move from broadcast TV to streaming platform Disney+.
The retired supermodel was photographed having brunch with a male friend at Bluestone Lane Cafe in Venice Beach, California.
Tyra went fresh-faced as she donned camouflage sweatpants, a lighter gray-toned camo jacket, and a leopard print head scarf.
Even with all the camouflage the former America's Next Top Model host was still spotted holding hands with her friend as they left the eating establishment.
The TV personality may have a lot more time available for afternoon brunch dates as the season 29 host of Dancing With the Stars is more than likely not returning to the show.
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"There is no official decision on who will be hosting next season but it doesn't look like Tyra will be back," a source told The Sun. "Which would be a network decision, not her decision."
As The Sun previously reported, DWTS is leaving ABC after 30 seasons, and will soon join the Disney+ streaming service, following low ratings and major backlash over Tyra as host.
CHANGING STATIONS
The competition series has also been renewed for two seasons and it will become the streaming service’s first live series.
The Sun insider blames this season's low ratings not on the competition, but rather how it was presented.
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"Production has been a mess, with no clear direction of where [the show] was going, which is why certain producers have been axed in recent months."
Last year's season, according to the source, was considered an on-screen success critically, as people enjoyed the contestants and winner Iman Shumpert.
But it had record-low viewership.
"The mix of the behind-the-scenes chaos and the historically low ratings ultimately was the nail in the coffin," the source continued. "ABC didn't feel it was worth the investment anymore, but didn't want to drop it as a whole."
BANK'S WITHDRAWAL
Word that the host will be replaced is sure to please her many critics.
Tyra became the DWTS' solo host for Season 29 after longtime host Tom Bergeron and his co-host Erin Andrews were let go, shocking some fans, and she remained at the helm for Season 30.
In a problem-plagued Season 29, the fashion icon announced the wrong bottom two couple during the elimination process, blaming the broadcast blunder on a cue card mistake.
The following season, critics lashed out on everything from her interview style to her "taking too long" to announce Iman Shumpert as the season's winner during the finale.
A fan petition to replace her on earned more than 14 thousand signatures.
BAD FIT
The insider says Tyra isn't completely responsible for the show's move.
"I wouldn't say it's Tyra's fault the show got dropped by the network," the source confessed. "I mean, that certainly didn't help, but she came in and did the job she was hired to do.
"The problem is, she just didn't fit in.
"She didn't fit in with producers and she didn't fit with the audience and it showed."
According to the insider, Tyra should never have been given the solo job in the first place.
But the source reveals the one-time Emmy winning show has been dancing with two left feet for years now.
ERIN'S THOUGHTS
Fans think former Dancing with the Stars host Erin Andrews has subtly shaded Tyra Banks after giving her take on the show's shocking move.
The TV personality talked to about the competition serious leaving ABC.
Erin shared how she felt about the decision and seem to shade Tyra in the process.
When talking to the outlet, the FOX Sports anchor said: “I obviously saw it from all the dancers posting it, so I just hope that they're doing OK and they're excited about it.”
“That's where my love and my dedication lies towards, are those guys. So, as long as all of them are good."
The 44-year-old was cut from the show before season 29 aired, along with co-host Tom Bergeron.
By shouting out the dancers, many of which Erin worked with on the show, it seems that threw shade at Tyra, who replaced her.
Erin mentioned that she planned on going to lunch with Tom when news broke that NFL star Tom Brady would be joining her on FOX sports after he announced his retirement, but she had to cancel due to the breaking news.
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"But I miss that guy a lot, Tom Bergeron, and I hope to see him soon...He's the best,” Erin said.
The ex-host joined Tom in 2014 up until season 28 when they were both let go.
