Len Goodman: Last News

Former “Dancing with the Stars” judge Len Goodman has passed away at age 78.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman saw the dancing legend hugging his friend and fellow panellist Bruno Tonioli six months before his heartbreaking death. The judge, who would have turned 79 tomorrow, had been in a hospice in Tunbridge Wells in Kent and died on Saturday, April 22nd. Len and Bruno's sweet picture was taken in November last year when they celebrated the beginning of Len's retirement after his incredible career.

Len Goodman was photographed hugging long-time friend Bruno Tonioli just months before he died, in a touching last photograph together. The former professional dancer passed away aged 78 in a hospice on Saturday, from bone cancer. Goodman and Tonioli’s friendship dated back almost two decades and they had appeared together on the panel of both the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing and its US counter part, Dancing With The Stars.

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has died aged 78, his agent has said. Agent Jackie Gill said in a statement: “It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78. “A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.

Len Goodman has died. Jackie Gill, the manager for the former judge, confirmed the sad news to the on Monday morning.«It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78,» Gill said in the statement to the.

RIP Len Goodman, 78 – welder, dancer, judge, and devoted cricket & West Ham fan. Always had a laugh with Len, and swapped a few strong opinions.

Len Goodman has died at the age of 78, just a few months after quitting Dancing With the Stars in America and heading back to the UK to be closer to his family.The late professional dancer became a household name in the UK when he joined the original line up of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2004 and became beloved for his kind and positive judging style on the show. He quit the show in 2016 to work full time on Dancing With the Stars, which he appeared on for 17 years before leaving the world of TV behind for good in November 2022.

Strictly Come Dancing star Len Goodman has died aged 78 from bone cancer. A spokeswoman for Len told MailOnline: "I can confirm he died peacefully over the weekend surrounded by his family." It is believed he died in a hospice in Tunbridge Wells on Saturday night after a short illness. He would have turned 79 on 25 April.

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Len Goodman has died, it has been announced. The 78-year-old's family confirmed the BBC One star had passed after a 'short illness', saying he had been in a hospice before he died on Saturday night (April 22).

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Long-time “Dancing With the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing” judge Len Goodman has died. He was 78. Goodman’s manager confirmed his death to the BBC on Monday. The judge was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2021. He died on Saturday at a hospice in Kent, surrounded by his family. Goodman was a mainstay as the head judge on popular BBC dance competition “Strictly Come Dancing” from its 2004 launch right up until 2016. He also served as a judge on the U.S. adaptation of the show, “Dancing with the Stars” on ABC, from its launch in 2005 through to 2022. The BBC released a statement just minutes after Goodman’s death was first announced by the public broadcaster, with director general Tim Davie calling him a “wonderful, warm entertainer who was adored by millions.”

Len Goodman, the former Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars judge, has died aged 78.

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Julianne Hough is returning to the ballroom! On Monday, ABC announced that the professional dancer is coming back to as a co-host for the upcoming 32nd season of the reality dance competition. Hough, 34, will join Alfonso Ribeiro — winner of season 19 — who will stand alongside her as co-host. Judges, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough are all set to make their return to the table for the upcoming season. Hough is no stranger to the ballroom. In 2007, she made her debut as a professional dancer. The same year, the actress took home the mirrorball trophy, twice.

Back in the ballroom! Julianne Hough is returning to Dancing With the Stars for season 32, this time as a host.

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Charli D'Amelio and her pro partner Mark Ballas won season 31 of Dancing With The Stars on Monday during a two-hour live finale on Disney+.The 18-year-old TikTok star earned perfect scores for both her Jive redemption dance and freestyle routine with Mark, 36, before she won the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.The Bachelorette star Gabby Windey, 31, finished in second place with her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy, 36, after they also received perfect scores for their Cha-cha-cha redemption routine and freestyle dance. The winner: Charli D'Amelio and her pro partner Mark Ballas, shown during the semis, won season 31 of Dancing With The Stars on Monday during a two-hour live finale on Disney+Wayne Brady, 50, and his pro partner Witney Carson, 29, finished in third place after scoring 36 points for their Quicstep redemption dance and 40 for their Freestyle from judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli.Drag queen dancer Shangela and her pro partner Gleb Savchenko, 39, finished in fourth place after receiving a 36 for their redemption Quickste dance and a perfect 40 for their Freestyle that featured Gleb in drag as Natasha.

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