Len Goodman Announces He’s Leaving ‘DWTS’ As Head Judge After 31 Seasons

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Len Goodman is leaving Dancing With The Stars after 31 seasons. The head decide made the heartbreaking announcement throughout the Nov. 14 episode of the collection whereas looking forward to subsequent week’s season finale. “This will be my last season judging ‘Dancing With the Stars,'” Len, 78, mentioned on Monday’s present.

“I’ve been on the present because it began in 2005, and it has been an enormous pleasure to be part of such an exquisite present however I’ve determined I need to spend extra time with my grandchildren and household again in Britain. ” He continued, “It’s been such a wonderful experience for me and looking forward so much to next week’s finale. I’m sure it’s going to be absolutely brilliant.”

Len’s fellow judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Derek Hugh all received emotional throughout the stunning announcement—they even shed a couple of tears. And actually, we won’t actually blame them. Len might be sorely missed.

Not solely did he begin as a head decide, alongside Carrie Ann and Bruno, on Dancing With The Stars

when it premiered in 2005, however Len additionally served as a head decide on BBC One’s dance competitors Strictly Come Dancing from 2004 to 2016. And the one season of dwts That he did not seem in was Season 21, however that was as a result of he had scheduling and household commitments. He had a restricted position in Season 29 as a result of he didn’t journey to the US amid the COVID-19 pandemic, however he nonetheless produced quick segments for the present, and Derek Hough sat in as a decide for him. When Len returned in Season 30, the three-judge format expanded to 4 so Derek might keep on the panel. At this time, it is not but clear if Disney+ will look to fill Len’s vacant seat or return to its three-judge format with Derek, Carrie Ann and Bruno.