Samantha Harris Reveals Forced Exit from 'Dancing With the Stars', Alleges Pressure to Change Appearance

The former co-host claims she was told to gain weight and stop tanning, and that her exit was not voluntary as previously stated.

Samantha Harris, former co-host of 'Dancing With the Stars', revealed that her exit from the show was not voluntary, contrary to the public story she told at the time.
Harris claimed that ABC executives decided to change one of the hosts for season 10 to keep the show fresh, leading to her departure.
She also alleged that she was told to gain weight and stop tanning to differentiate herself from the professional dancers on the show.
Harris was pregnant at the time and was planning to gain weight naturally, which she did not disclose to the producers.
Since Harris' departure, the show has seen several changes in the hosting seat, with Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro currently serving as emcees.