His grand finale. Len Goodman announced that he will be leaving Dancing With the Stars after season 31 during the Monday, November 14, episode.“This will be my last season judging on Dancing With the Stars.
I’ve been with the show since it started in 2005 and it has been a huge pleasure to be part of such a wonderful show, but I’ve decided I would like to spend more time with my grandchildren and family back in Britain,” Goodman, 78, revealed. “I cannot thank you enough, the Dancing With the Stars family, it’s been such a wonderful experience for me and I’m looking forward so much to next week’s finale.”The professional dancer’s speech received a standing ovation from the audience.
His fellow judges — Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli — stood up to hug him.
Cohost Tyra Banks referred to the England native as “a living legend.” Goodman has served as the reality competition series’ head judge since season 1 and has participated in all but two seasons.The Strictly Come Dancing alum has been called out for blunt criticism during his DWTS tenure.
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