Tyra Banks is BLASTED on Twitter as fans react to her Dancing With The Stars host debut - Daily Mail

Tyra Banks bravely made her debut as host of Dancing With The Stars on Monday evening during the show's season 29 premiere.

Ruthless: Fans of Dancing With The Stars took to Twitter to ruthlessly BLAST Tyra Bank's host debut during Monday night's season 29 premiere.

Bergeron had been with the Dancing With The Stars franchise since it launched in 2005, while his former co-host Andrews joined the show in 2014.

In an interview with Extra earlier this month, Andrews revealed that her and Tom's unexpected dismissals from Dancing With The Stars 'was a surprise' and that hers came via phone call.

Though there was never a direct reason given as to why the pair were axed, Valerie Bruce, general manager of LA Productions, stated that Dancing With The Stars was being taken 'in a new creative direction' for season 29.

She also offered her, 'sincere thanks to Tom and Erin, whom we will always consider part of the Dancing with the Stars' family.'.

The pair were let go just days before DailyMail.com exclusively revealed that Tyra Banks would be taking over their hosting gig.  .

Witch hunt: Many fans on Twitter aggressively attacked the higher-ups at Dancing With The Stars for 'firing' Tom and Erin.

Many fans on Twitter aggressively attacked the higher-ups at Dancing With The Stars for 'firing' Tom and Erin!

'The person who fired Tom Bergeron and replaced him with Tyra Banks needs be run out of town.

They went there: One fan went as far as to label Tom's dismissal from Dancing With The Stars as ageist, being that he is 65 and Tyra is 46.

The Tyra show: Devout Dancing With The Stars viewers accused Banks of making the show 'all about her,' due to her frequent comments and her eye-catching ensembles worn during the premiere episode.

One fan went as far as to label Tom's dismissal from Dancing With The Stars as ageist, being that he is 65 and Tyra is 46.

Devout Dancing With The Stars viewers accused Banks of making the show 'all about her,' due to her frequent comments and her eye-catching ensembles worn during the premiere episode.

Ouch: Despite the online backlash, Banks looked in her element as she guided the viewers, judges, dancers, and competitors through Monday night's season premiere.

Despite the online backlash, Banks looked in her element as she guided the viewers, judges, dancers, and competitors through Monday night's season premiere.

'Welcome to Dancing with the stars.

She spoke directly to viewers at home and admitted how much of a 'dream come true' her hosting gig on Dancing With The Stars was for her.  .

She then introduced the season 29 contestants who include Baskin, cheer team coach Monica Aldama, Bachelorette star Kaitlyn Bristowe, NFL star Vernon Davis, actress Skai Jackson, actress Justina Machado, TV host Jeannie Mai, Jesse Metcalfe, rapper Nelly, TV host Nev Schulman, real estate agent Chrishell Stause, Olympian Johnny Weir, film actress Anne Heche, former NBA star Charles Oakley and Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean. .

Even the judges have made some room for social distancing,' said the former America's Next Top Model host.

She then introduced the judges for season 29, which included series regulars Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba and the newly added Derek Hough.  .

Even the judges have made some room for social distancing,' said the former America's Next Top Model host.

Goodman, 76, appeared virtually during Monday night's premiere to congratulate Derek, encourage the competitors, and to give Tyra a '10' for her performance as host.

Introductions: Tyra introduced the judges for season 29, which included series regulars Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba and the newly added Derek Hough.

In the style of her hit series America's Next Top Model, Tyra came in clutch with the colloquialisms as she reacted to the judges' scores.

Checking in: Len Goodman, 76, appeared virtually during Monday night's premiere to congratulate Derek, encourage the competitors, and to give Tyra a '10' for her performance as host.

After all 12 competitors performed their dance routines out on the ballroom floor, Tyra reminded viewers at home to 'cast [their] votes next Tuesday night' for their favorites. .

 Banter: Tyra did not hold back as she engaged in frequent laugh-filled banter with the judges, coaches, and celebrity contestants, while keeping in tune with the show's fast paced format.

All the slang: In the style of her hit series America's Next Top Model, Tyra came in clutch with the colloquialisms as she reacted to the judges' scores.

They received a score of 11 points from the judges and ended up at the bottom of the leaderboard at the end of the premiere. .

They earned scores of six from all three judges for 18 points.

They earned a scored of 18 points from the judges.

Bristowe and Chigvintsev, who recently welcomed a son with fiancee Nikki Bella, received a score of 20 points from the judges.

Off the charts: Former professional football player Vernon Davis, 36, and pro partner Peta Murgatroyd performed a foxtrot that earned positive reviews from the judges and 17 points

They hyped up the ballroom with their energy while performing and earned 21 points from the judges

Neon: Jeannie Mae, 41, and pro partner Brandon Armstrong in neon green outfits performed a salsa that earned 18 points from the judges

Graceful: Catfish host Nev Schulman, 35, danced a foxtrot with Jenna Johnson that the judges raved about before awarding them a score of 20 points

They hyped up the ballroom with their energy while performing and earned 21 points from the judges

In a recent interview with NPR, just days before the DWTS season 29 premiere, the supermodel she felt nervous 'stepping into [Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews] shoes' on the series

Replaced: DailyMail.com exclusively revealed in July that Tyra would replace Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews as host of Dancing With The Stars, just days before the model appeared on Good Morning America to unveil her new gig

Tyra Banks took over the ballroom as the new host of Dancing With The stars during Monday night's highly anticipated season 29 premiere on ABC

Hostess with the mostess: Tyra Banks took the dance floor as the new host of Dancing With The stars during Monday night's highly anticipated season 29 premiere on ABC

She spoke directly to viewers at home and admitted how much of a 'dream come true' her hosting gig on Dancing With The Stars was for her. 

In an effortless transition, Tyra addressed the social-distancing guidelines in place, down to the positioning of the judges and dancers and even the layout of the show's iconic ballroom

Even the judges have made some room for social distancing,' said the former America's Next Top Model host

She then introduced the judges for season 29, which included series regulars Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba and the newly added Derek Hough.  

Even the judges have made some room for social distancing,' said the former America's Next Top Model host

Derek gushed over how much Dancing With The Stars 'means to [him]' and that he is 'so excited to be here.'

Goodman, 76, appeared virtually during Monday night's premiere to congratulate Derek, encourage the competitors, and to give Tyra a '10' for her performance as host

Introductions: Tyra introduced the judges for season 29, which included series regulars Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba and the newly added Derek Hough

In the style of her hit series America's Next Top Model, Tyra came in clutch with the colloquialisms as she reacted to the judges' scores

Checking in: Len Goodman, 76, appeared virtually during Monday night's premiere to congratulate Derek, encourage the competitors, and to give Tyra a '10' for her performance as host

After all 15 competitors performed their dance routines out on the ballroom floor, Tyra reminded viewers at home to 'cast [their] votes next Tuesday night' for their favorites. 

 Banter: Tyra did not hold back as she engaged in frequent laugh-filled banter with the judges, coaches, and celebrity contestants, while keeping in tune with the show's fast paced format