Samantha Harris Quits 'Dancing with the Stars'

By Sam Brand Posted Jan 28th 2010 08:12PM

Tom Bergeron is all on his own for the upcoming 10th season of 'Dancing with the Stars.' Samantha Harris is moving out and moving on, likely taking on an expanded role at CBS' 'The Insider.' In other news, hunky Texan Sean Faris is appearing on 'Vampire Diaries' tonight. And oft-injured NBA center Greg Oden is on damage control after nudie pics hit the web. This is What You're Searching for Today...

Samantha Harris – Simon Cowell isn't the only personality leaving a reality competition juggernaut this year. 'Dancing with the Stars' co-host Samantha Harris will not return to ABC's hit show when season ten hits the tube on March 22. The gig "could not have been more of a dream job," Harris tells PEOPLE. "I loved every single second of it and I've made lifelong friends at the show." Harris has only hinted at how she'll use her newfound free time, and it's widely suspected her limited correspondent role at 'The Insider' will expand. 'DWTS' executive producer Conrad Green tells PEOPLE he's already begun the hunt for Harris' replacement. Co-host Tom Bergeron sees Samantha's departure in a glass-half-full kind of way. "I'm hoping this frees her up for us to have her as a contestant," he says.

Sean Faris – There's a new bartender at Mystic Grill and he's got a familiar face. Sean Faris, model hunk and lead in 2008 fighting flick 'Never Back Down' is making a cameo on The CW's 'Vampire Diaries' tonight. He plays Ben, an ex-football star, current (virgin) piña colada mixer, who rescues Bonnie from Damon at a high-school dance. But, according to BuddyTV, tonight's episode is all about making it clear "that the mystery of Elena's adoption will be an important part of this season."

Greg Oden Dirty Pictures – We've said it before. If you're gonna send nudie pics to your significant other, don't include your face. Don't include any distinguishing characteristics for that matter. Not your 7-foot frame, if you've got one. Not your hairline or brow. Not your armpits. You know what, just don't send nudie pics, period. Especially if you're a celeb. They will come back to haunt you. That's what happened to NBA stud Greg Oden. The notorious pic has raced around the net several thousand times in the past 48 hours, perhaps making a stop at your mama's house (Oh, behave!). Oden admits the man in the mirror is he. And he says sorry. No word on whether or not your mama got a personal apology. Ouch!

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Friday 29 January

By Victoria

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It is about time she left......she was the only thing that I did not like about the show...other than that the show is awesome...SO HAPPY...she was not a good host at all

Tuesday 02 February

By Diamond Dave

I'm voting for Lynn Hoffman. I'm from Boston and remember listening to her on the radio then watching her on VH1 Classic and now on A&E Private Sessions. Go Hometime Girl!!!

Friday 05 February

By Mad_Dog

About time, you sure they didn't fire her? She should of been if not! She was terrible at those interviews backstage and never gave anyone time to speak. Drew was a good fit for the show with a great personality but I think that Tom might fear for his job if they brought him in.

By jitterbopper

Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out!
BYE BYE

By Ashley

YES! Lynn Hoffman is the perfect choice -- agreed with whoever posted that! She's smart and gorgeous at the same time. I think she and Tom would have great chemistry, plus she's so great at interviewing people.

By DanceFan

Lynn Hoffman gets my vote for co-host of DWTS!! Would be a major loss to A&E...

Saturday 06 February

By rt

Melissa Rycroft would be perfect for Samantha's position. She is so upbeat and just adorable!

Monday 22 March

By adena forren

BRING ON MELISSA RYCROFT-WHERE ARE ALL THE OLD DANCERS??????

Monday 08 February

By Gary Zoldos

I nominate former VH-1 Classic VeeJay and current host of A & E's "Private Sessions", Lynn Hoffman! She'd be perfect! I love my LH-1!

WILL NOT MISS SAMANTHA OR KARINA,BUT WHERE ARE JONATHAN,LACY,(HAVING A SENIOR MOMENT AND CAN'T REMEMBER HIS NAME) DERRICKS BEST FRIEND AND BAND PARTNER

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