Samantha Harris Replacement to Be Announced Monday Morning on GMA

Tom Bergeron alerted his Twitter followers to the fact that he will announce his new co-host for Dancing with the Stars on Good Morning America on Monday March 8.

The winning applicant will be at his side.

He also gave the clue that it was an ex-contestant.  That leaves out Vanessa Minnillo, who was rumored to be one of the candidates.

That leaves Brooke Burke, Melissa Rycroft and, possibly, Melanie Brown of the Spice Girls.

All have appeared on the show, but Brooke and Melissa were viewed as favorites as Mel B already had a gig with Dance Your Ass Off.

Melissa also helped Tom announce the cast for season 10 which many viewed as meaning she had got the job.

As Tom pointed out in a subsequent tweet, the announcement will probably be later in the show, rather than 7am EST when it starts.

Samantha Harris Leaving Dancing with the Stars

Well, it's over.  Samantha is leaving the ballroom.

According to a report in People magazine Samantha Harris will not be returning for season 10 of Dancing with the Stars when it returns in March.

Samantha has been on the show for eight seasons and says the decision was not easy.

"I loved every single second of it and I’ve made lifelong friends at the show"

She is focusing on her other projects such as her corespondent duties at The Insider and her role at Entertainment Tonight.

Executive producer Conrad Green wished her good luck and said they had already started the process to replace her.

Tom Bergeron also said she was sad to see her go, but raised the possibility she could return as a contestant.

What about you?  Are you sad to see her go?  How about Paula Abdul replacing her?!!?