DWTS judge Todd McKenney promises to tone down his ‘acid-tongued criticism this season 

Dancing with the Stars judge Todd McKenney promises to tone down his ‘acid-tongued’ criticism on the upcoming All-Stars series

He’s best known for his savage commentary on the Dancing With The Stars judging panel.

However, it appears Todd McKenney may knock his ferocious way with words down a notch this season. 

Speaking to TV Week, the 55-year-old said: ‘I haven’t dumbed myself down, but I’m trying to critique with more humour than acid.’

Changed his tune? Dancing with the Stars judge Todd McKenney [pictured] has promised to tone down his ‘acid-tongued’ criticism this season

‘It would look really mean to these guys if I picked on them,’ Todd added.  

Todd went on to reveal previous Dancing with the Stars contestants have less to worry about than the wildcards additions – Schapelle Corby, Matty ‘J’ Johnson, Renee Bargh and Jessica Gomes. 

‘The four wildcards have the most work to do because they haven’t had all the experience the others had,’ he added.  

The comeback: Todd will appear on DWTS: All-Stars alongside Helen Richey, Paul Mercurio and Mark Wilson, who are all fan favourites from the show's heyday

The comeback: Todd will appear on DWTS: All-Stars alongside Helen Richey, Paul Mercurio and Mark Wilson, who are all fan favourites from the show’s heyday. Pictured, left to right, Todd, Kym Johnson, Helen Richey and Adam Garcia 

Todd will appear on DWTS: All-Stars alongside Helen Richey, Paul Mercurio and Mark Wilson, who are all fan favourites from the show’s heyday. 

Anticipation is building for the limited-run series, with TV legend Daryl Somers returning to host the reboot alongside Sonia Kruger. 

The entire cast for Dancing with the Stars: All Stars has been announced. 

Judges: Todd pictured with fellow DWTS judge Helen Richey (right)

Judges: Todd pictured with fellow DWTS judge Helen Richey (right)

The contestants are: Bec Hewitt, Renee Bargh, Lincoln Lewis, Ada Nicodemou, Matty Johnson, Luke Jacobz, Kyly Clarke and Tom Williams.

Joining them will be Jamie Durie, Manu Feildel, Erin McNaught, Schapelle Corby, Jessica Gomes and Fifi Box.

Dancing with the Stars will premiere Sunday, April 11 on Seven

Coming soon: Dancing with the Stars will premiere Sunday, April 11 on Seven

Coming soon: Dancing with the Stars will premiere Sunday, April 11 on Seven