Why did former 'DWTS' judge Tom make a plea during the show?

During his final comments as a judge, Tom used the opportunity to ask the ABC network to bring back the 'DWTS' results show for the next season, allowing the "whole country to vote".

What changes did Tom request for the next season of 'Dancing With the Stars'?

Tom demanded that the network restore the two-episode format of 'DWTS', with one night for performances and a separate results episode the following night where the couple with the lowest score and votes was eliminated.

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Prince William Makes Surprise 'DWTS' Debut, Calls for Viewer Voting

12 Nov

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Summary

Prince William guest judges 'DWTS' for first time since 2020 firing
Tom uses final comments to plea for return of 'DWTS' results show
Audience cheers as Tom asks network to let viewers vote next season

Prince William Makes Surprise 'DWTS' Debut, Calls for Viewer Voting

On November 11, 2025, Prince William made a surprise appearance as a guest judge on the 20th birthday episode of the hit TV show 'Dancing With the Stars'. This marked the first time the royal has been back in the ballroom since his shocking firing from the judging panel in 2020.

During his final moments on camera, former judge Tom seized the opportunity to issue a direct plea to the ABC network. Rather than critiquing the celebrity contestants and their partners, Tom turned to the camera and demanded that the network bring back the 'DWTS' results show for the next season. "This show is setting ratings records again, so next season bring back the results show. Let the whole country vote. Let everybody vote," he urged, drawing cheers from the audience.

The request refers to the now-defunct two-episode format of 'Dancing With the Stars', where performances aired one night and the elimination episode followed the next. With the show once again enjoying strong viewership, Tom argued that restoring the viewer voting component would be a wise move by the network.

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