Tom Bergeron Talks New TV Present ‘Dancing With Sharks’

Tom Bergeron‘s internet hosting a brand new dance competitors … although the brand new contestants are an entire lot extra harmful than your common group of celebrities — these are among the ocean’s most harmful predators.

The previous “Dancing with the Stars” host joined us on “TMZ Dwell” Friday to debate his new present for Shark Week titled “Dancing with Sharks” … the place skilled shark handlers are coaching with a choreographer, hopping within the water and educating the animals how you can boogie!

Bergeron jokes sharks like to guide — in any case, they’re among the scariest fish on the market, in order that they actually ain’t afraid to forge their very own paths — however, he provides, it is fairly protected … ‘trigger the shark handlers have labored with creatures like these for years and know what to do.

The present was shot off the coast of the Bahamian island Bimini … and, the sharks have been enticed to bounce with meals — identical to among the ‘DWTS’ contestants he got here involved with, he jokes.

Bergeron says this present continues the Shark Week mission … breaking down stigmas about these animals which have impressed a lot worry since “Jaws” got here out approach again in 1975 — and, he thinks this present is a good way to do it.

Nevertheless, do not count on Tom to get within the water … ‘trigger he is obtained what he calls a “coward’s clause” in his contract!