DWTS champion Bobby Bones reveals he returned Mirrorball trophy over ex-host Tom Bergerons hurtful insult

Former Dancing with the Stars champion Bobby Bones returned his trophy after former host Tom Bergeron criticized the radio host’s controversial win.Bones, whose real name is Bobby Estell, said Wednesday that he relinquished the coveted Mirrorball trophy over the constant insults and accused critics of taking “all of the joy” from his time on the hit competition show.“I sent the trophy back.

They don’t want me to be a part of the show obviously so I don’t want to be somewhere that doesn’t want me to be there.I sent the trophy back to ABC.

I no longer have the Mirrorball trophy.I loved my time there,” Bones said in a TikTok video.The 45-year-old was awarded the prestigious honor after he won Season 27 with pro partner Sharna Burgess in 2018, defeating runner-up actor Milo Manheim.Bergeron said Bones’ win was the most shocking moment he experienced during his time on the show from 2005 to 2020, because the radio host wasn’t supposed to win.“It’s funny you’re asking about eliminations,” Bergeron told Parade.

“The thing that shocked me most was a win.Bobby Bones.”“It’s like Andy Richter this season,” he said.

“He’s charming and has such a big heart.Do I think he’s going to win? No.

Do I think he’s bringing a quality to the show that epitomizes what the show is? Absolutely.But Bobby Bones was the first time it was like, ‘Ouch.’ No disrespect to Bobby.

He would probably say the same thing.”Bones revealed he was hurt by Bergeron’s comments.“I try not to get my feelings hurt, especially about stuff like this, but this was hurtful.Not because of what was said, but who said it,” he said.“It’s crazy, the amount of hate I get.

Even from people I respect, like Tom Bergeron.And Julianne Hough, which I don’t know her.

But I feel like a sixth grader and all the ninth-grade dancing kids are shoving me in lockers,” Bones said.Bones revealed he did not intend to be on “DWTS” but joined the cast because he ha...