Len Goodman, former “Dancing with the Stars” head judge, has died. He was 78.
Goodman died on Saturday, three days before his 79th birthday, after a battle with bone cancer at a hospice in Kent, England, surrounded by family, according to his manager, Jackie Gill.
“It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78,” Gill said in a statement to the BBC. “A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.”
A competitive dancer in his 20s, Goodman won several titles, including the British Championships. He served as head judge on the U.K.’s “Strictly Come Dancing” from its 2004 debut until 2016. In 2005, he started pulling double duty when “Dancing with the Stars” launched stateside and became known for his tough love, curmudgeonly quips and highly coveted “10 from Len” score at the judges’ table.
Goodman died on Saturday, three days before his 79th birthday, after a battle with bone cancer at a hospice in Kent, England, surrounded by family, according to his manager, Jackie Gill.
“It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78,” Gill said in a statement to the BBC. “A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.”
A competitive dancer in his 20s, Goodman won several titles, including the British Championships. He served as head judge on the U.K.’s “Strictly Come Dancing” from its 2004 debut until 2016. In 2005, he started pulling double duty when “Dancing with the Stars” launched stateside and became known for his tough love, curmudgeonly quips and highly coveted “10 from Len” score at the judges’ table.
- 4/24/2023
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
After Len Goodman‘s retirement on “Dancing with the Stars” in November, every fan has been wondering who will replace him at the judges’ table in Season 32. Shirley Ballas, who succeeded Goodman as head judge on Britain’s “Strictly Come Dancing” in 2017, has been speculated as one of his replacements, but the ballroom dancer says it’s looking like it’ll no one will take his seat.
“I spoke to [executive producer and showrunner] Conrad Green. I think at the moment they’re gonna keep it to three judges,” Ballas recently said on the British talk show “Loose Women.” (watch below).
This jibes with “Entertainment Tonight’s” report after the Season 31 finale in November that cited a source claiming that the show will “likely to go back to a three-judge format.” “Dancing” started out with three judges in 2005 — head judge Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli — and grew to four with Julianne Hough in Seasons 19, 20, 23 and 24. When Goodman,...
“I spoke to [executive producer and showrunner] Conrad Green. I think at the moment they’re gonna keep it to three judges,” Ballas recently said on the British talk show “Loose Women.” (watch below).
This jibes with “Entertainment Tonight’s” report after the Season 31 finale in November that cited a source claiming that the show will “likely to go back to a three-judge format.” “Dancing” started out with three judges in 2005 — head judge Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli — and grew to four with Julianne Hough in Seasons 19, 20, 23 and 24. When Goodman,...
- 2/7/2023
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
“Dancing with the Stars” returns on Monday night, September 19, for its 31st season, but there will be big changes to the competition series that has been on the air since 2005. First and foremost, the series is getting a new home, moving from its original network ABC to Disney+ where it will be the first live series to air on the streaming service. Are you excited to see this year’s crop of 16 celebs hit the dance floor? Scroll down to see everyone competing on the show.
In addition to the new network, we’re also getting a new co-host: Alfonso Ribeiro, who joins returning host Tyra Banks in the ballroom. “DWTS” fans will remember that Ribeiro won the Mirror Ball Trophy in season 19 back in 2014. Speaking of familiar faces, the show’s original executive producer and showrunner Conrad Green is overseeing the series for the first time since season 18. But...
In addition to the new network, we’re also getting a new co-host: Alfonso Ribeiro, who joins returning host Tyra Banks in the ballroom. “DWTS” fans will remember that Ribeiro won the Mirror Ball Trophy in season 19 back in 2014. Speaking of familiar faces, the show’s original executive producer and showrunner Conrad Green is overseeing the series for the first time since season 18. But...
- 9/9/2022
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The “Dancing with the Stars” season 31 cast has been announced.
The news was revealed on Thursday’s “Good Morning America”, with this year’s lineup featuring a couple of firsts; the first-ever drag queen and the first time the show has been broadcast on Disney+.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” star D.J. “Shangela” Pierce is among the competitors and will be taking the stage with dance partner Gleb Savchenko in a bid to nab that Mirror Ball trophy, Deadline reported.
Actress Selma Blair, “Let’s Make a Deal” host Wayne Brady, previously-announced competitors Charli D’Amelio and her mom Heidi, “The Bachelorette” star Gabby Windey, singer Jordin Sparks and more are also set to appear on the much-loved dance show.
Read More: Charli And Heidi D’Amelio Join Season 31 Of ‘Dancing With The Stars’
Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough will be returning to judge, with season 19 winner Alfonso Ribeiro...
The news was revealed on Thursday’s “Good Morning America”, with this year’s lineup featuring a couple of firsts; the first-ever drag queen and the first time the show has been broadcast on Disney+.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” star D.J. “Shangela” Pierce is among the competitors and will be taking the stage with dance partner Gleb Savchenko in a bid to nab that Mirror Ball trophy, Deadline reported.
Actress Selma Blair, “Let’s Make a Deal” host Wayne Brady, previously-announced competitors Charli D’Amelio and her mom Heidi, “The Bachelorette” star Gabby Windey, singer Jordin Sparks and more are also set to appear on the much-loved dance show.
Read More: Charli And Heidi D’Amelio Join Season 31 Of ‘Dancing With The Stars’
Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough will be returning to judge, with season 19 winner Alfonso Ribeiro...
- 9/8/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
While the announcement has yet to be made about which celebs will be competing, “Dancing With the Stars” has revealed six of the pro dancers who will be taking to the ballroom in the show’s upcoming 31st season.
A new post from the show’s official Instagram account features a photo of the six dancing beneath a mirrorball shaped like Mickey Mouse. It is revealed that Cheryl Burke, Witney Carson, Artem Chigvintsev, Brandon Armstrong, Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov will be returning for the new season.
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Meanwhile, the show has been teasing the upcoming season, which will be the first to stream on Disney+ after nearly two decades on ABC.
Read More: ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Moving From ABC To Disney+
Let the magic of dance come alive when #DWTS premieres on September 19! Stream...
A new post from the show’s official Instagram account features a photo of the six dancing beneath a mirrorball shaped like Mickey Mouse. It is revealed that Cheryl Burke, Witney Carson, Artem Chigvintsev, Brandon Armstrong, Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov will be returning for the new season.
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Meanwhile, the show has been teasing the upcoming season, which will be the first to stream on Disney+ after nearly two decades on ABC.
Read More: ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Moving From ABC To Disney+
Let the magic of dance come alive when #DWTS premieres on September 19! Stream...
- 8/19/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Bad news for Dancing with the Stars fans: Mirrorball Trophy winner Rumer Willis won't be dancing anymore on the show's tour.
The 26-year-old shared a shot of her injured foot on Instagram early Thursday morning, captioning the black-and-white pic: "I have to hang up my dancing shoes for a little bit because of a few stress fractures in my foot but it's not gonna stop me from singing for you guys on the #DWTSlivetour"
Willis is understandably distraught – just three days ago, she posted on Instagram that she'd been having "an amazing time" on the tour so far.
"I am...
The 26-year-old shared a shot of her injured foot on Instagram early Thursday morning, captioning the black-and-white pic: "I have to hang up my dancing shoes for a little bit because of a few stress fractures in my foot but it's not gonna stop me from singing for you guys on the #DWTSlivetour"
Willis is understandably distraught – just three days ago, she posted on Instagram that she'd been having "an amazing time" on the tour so far.
"I am...
- 6/25/2015
- by Tara Fowler, @waterfowlerta
- People.com - TV Watch
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