BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas bids emotional farewell to co-star
dailyrecord.co.ukStrictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has bid farewell to one of her co-stars on the show in an emotional tribute. She referred to her "dearest Len" as she wished Len Goodman all the best after he announced his exit from Dancing with the Stars.The TV legend, 77, has decided that his time on ABC's dance programme as a judge has come to an end.
Len has been an ever-present figure on the panel since the show first premiered in 2005 and as Shirley penned a sweet message to him, she said his ‘legacy in the ballroom will forever remain’.She posted a clip of Len’s exit speech on the ABC show, where he works alongside Shirley's dancer son Mark Ballas, as well as two throwback snaps of the judge smiling.Shirley, 62, wrote: “My dearest Len where do I start.
I’m in awe of you, not only as my past teacher, but also for all the years of service you have given to Dancing With The Stars and Strictly.“You are, and in my book will always be, a king.
Your constructive criticism in helping celebrities improve along with your humour is irreplaceable.“An authentic dancer, judge and adjudicator from the head to toe.”Shirley continued: “My heart is full of so many memories with you over the years and I will treasure those forever.“I’m sad you are leaving DWTS USA but we gain you back here in UK.
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