Strictly host was unhappy with show format as they thought they’d have far bigger role

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Sir Bruce Forsyth is remembered for his quick wit, iconic catchphrases and dance moves, along with his hosting duties on Strictly Come Dancing.

However, the beloved TV star previously revealed that his role in the BBC One series wasn't what he had quite expected.The entertainment icon, sadly no longer with us after passing away in 2017 at the ripe age of 89, left behind a legacy that earned him a Guinness World Record for having the longest TV career for a male entertainer five years prior.Throughout an epic seven-plus decades in showbiz, Bruce lit up screens hosting top variety shows, including Sunday Night at the London Palladium, Generation Game and Play Your Cards Right.

His final bow came as he co-hosted Strictly with Tess Daly - retiring at the age of 86 due to health issues. Yet, Bruce once candidly expressed he "didn’t miss" his stint on Strictly, believing his part was meant to be something more substantial.

After his goodbye from the show in 2015, he expressed feeling misled and his role within it. He revealed on ITV's This Morning: "I don’t miss doing Strictly because it was never the show that I thought it would be.