icon Tom Bergeron has revealed and accepts that he is unbothered about his controversial show exit ". Bergeron, 69, confessed that he will not front any more small screen projects despite getting lots of offers. in 2020 following a rift with executives over the "step too far" of casting political figures.
But he stands by his decision to speak up before his exit from his highest paying gig, despite audiences being upset. The beloved star spoke as he was handed a prestigious honour at the at their 2024 ceremony at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The Critics Choice Association (CCA) handed Bergeron their brand new Sam Rubin Award honor named for the late entertainment journalist Sam Rubin.
Speaking to The Mirror US, Bergeron said: "I honestly don't want to host anything anymore. I've done it to death. "I've done every format possible.
" He added: "I'm open to other stuff. I have a film project with of all people, William Shatner, who's a friend of mine, that The Village Roadshows is optioning. "Things like that are fun coming out of left field, but hosting, (I’ve) been there, done that.
" Asked to reflect on “the key moments” in his hit career, he referenced standing his ground. "I think a lot of it had to do with, and I would say this to anybody in any career, is if you love what you're doing, s--- can happen. You might lose jobs along the way, but if you love what you're doing, if it's something that you're following a passion as opposed to following a pay chec.