British Sources Reporting Strictly Come Dancing 2016 Will Be Last Season For Len Goodman
So about a month ago, via the Daily Mail, we heard Len Goodman made a $3.3 Million (British pounds) deal to judge Dancing With The Stars Season 23. Not sure if it was true, but, now the Daily Mail is reporting Len won’t be returning to Strictly Come Dancing (the British version of Dancing With The Stars) after the 2016 season. The Huffington Post UK is also reporting this news as well as other British news sources.
The star’s decision to turn his back on the programme won’t come as too much of a surprise as he previously said he felt drained working on both shows and was struggling with the 11-hour commute.
There is as yet no word on who is being lined up to replace the TV favourite on the panel, but names including professional dancer Anton du Beke have been thrown into the mix in the past.
The news will come as a blow to fans following the departure of beloved presenter Sir Bruce Forsyth in 2014, amid fears the show was affecting his health.
Bruce, 88, has since been involved in the Strictly Children In Need and Christmas Specials and there is hope Len might do the same.
Strictly Come Dancing returns for its 14th series this autumn on BBC One.
It’s true, they posted Len’s official statement on the Strictly Twitter:
“In 2004, I was asked to take part in a brand new BBC Saturday night show and who would have thought me, old Len Goodman, would still be part of this amzing series 10 years on.
This adventure began when I was 60 and now that I’ve reached my 70s, I’ve decided after this year it’s time to hand the role of head Judge to someone else.
It is an honour being part of the wonderful Strictly Come Dancing family and I’m looking forward to my last series very much and to whatever comes next.”
I’ll miss Len, but I think it’s his time to go. Can we ditch Darcey at the same time?