Burke is new 'DWTS' co-host
Bergeron makes announcement during 'Good Morning America'
March 8, 2010, 11:19 a.m.
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Brooke Burke will co-host "Dancing With the Stars" alongside Tom Bergeron, according to an announcement made Monday morning by Bergeron on "Good Morning America."
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The 38-year-old Burke, who partnered with Derek Hough to win on the seventh season of the show, replaces Samantha Harris, who announced in January that she was leaving the show.
“She’ll be able to talk to the couples backstage with the perspective of having been there herself,” said Bergeron, who made the announcement solo Monday morning, adding that Burke was still on vacation in Africa with her family.
Burke's previous hosting gigs include "Wild On," "Rock Star: INXS" and "Rock Star: Supernova."
Burke, Melissa Rycroft, Vanessa Minnillo, Ashlan Gorse, Nancy O'Dell and Mel B were all reportedly considered to be candidates for the position.