Alfonso Ribeiro replaces Tom Bergeron as host of 'America's Funniest Home Videos'

Philiana Ng
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Alfonso Ribeiro Announced as the New Host of America's Funniest Home Videos
Alfonso Ribeiro Announced as the New Host of America's Funniest Home Videos

How's this for a cool switcheroo?

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star and Dancing With the Stars champion Alfonso Ribeiro will be taking over as host of ABC's long-running America's Funniest Home Videos, replacing the outgoing Tom Bergeron, it was announced Tuesday during the DWTS finale.

Ribeiro, who took home the Mirror Ball trophy in season 19 of DWTS, will lead America's Funniest Home Videos when it returns for its 26th season this fall. Bergeron had hosted the show since 2001.

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Alfonso Ribeiro Is the New Host of 'America's Funniest Home Videos'
Alfonso Ribeiro Is the New Host of 'America's Funniest Home Videos'

As part of the announcement, ABC promises the upcoming season will include "an abundant supply of fresh clips to keep families laughing from coast to coast."

"We look forward to Alfonso leading AFV into the next generation of family friendly viewership," executive producer Vin Di Bona said.

Past hosts have included Daisy Fuentes, John Fugelsang and Bob Saget.

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