Tearjerking moment Len Goodman quit Dancing With The Stars just months before his death to come home to UK

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has paid tribute to the late Len Goodman, deeming the former judge a “legend. ” Goodman, who served as head judge for both Strictly and its American counterpart Dancing with the Stars, passed away on April 22 at the age of 78 after a battle with bone cancer. Pernice, who debuted on the series in 2015 and won the Glitterball Trophy in 2021, paid an emotional tribute to the former judge in an interview with OK! Magazine, saying: “My memory of Len Goodman is the same one as everybody has, a legend.

Amanada Holden enjoyed a right royal celebration to mark the coronation of King Charles III. The Britain's Got Talent judge was a world away from the antics on Saturday night's episode of the ITV talent show as she and her family went out for afternoon tea.

Shirley Ballas has revealed that she knew something was wrong with Len Goodman, the last time they met one year ago.

Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas revealed the special meaning behind her look for an appearance on ITV's Loose Women.The 62 year old appeared on the show to pay tribute to her late friend and Strictly head judge predecessor, Len Goodman, on Wednesday. TV and ballroom legend Len passed away on Saturday 22 April from bone cancer, aged 78, leaving many people devastated. During Shirley's sit down with the Loose Women panel, she spoke in reverence of her old friend, who she knew since the age of nine.

Tributes have begun pouring in from friends and co-stars of the late Len Goodman, who died on Saturday at the age of 78.

The tributes have been pouring in for Len Goodman, the former Dancing with the Stars judge who died at 78. His passing was confirmed over the weekend.

statement to the BBC.“It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78,” Gill said. “A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.”According to the outlet, Goodman died on Saturday at a hospice in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, surrounded by his family.

Len Goodman, who died on Saturday at the age of 78. Jackie Gill, Goodman's manager, 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 . «A much-loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.»According to the , Goodman was on hospice at his home in Kent, England, and was surrounded by his family at the time of his death on Saturday. He had bone cancer.Len is survived by his wife, Sue Goodman, and son, James Goodman, and two grandchildren, Alice and Dan.Goodman appeared as a judge on  from 2005 until 2022.

He only found fame in his 60s, taking part in a new Saturday night TV show for 2004, called Strictly Come Dancing. But as head judge on the hugely popular TV show, Len Goodman, who's sadly died from bone cancer in a Kent hospice aged 78, became known for his warm and quick-witted comments, as well as his score calling catchphrase, "Se-ven!" A regular and much-loved fixture on our TV screens for an incredible 14 series – alongside his fellow judges, Bruno Tonioli, Arlene Phillips and Craig Revel Horwood – the former professional dancer hung up his Strictly scoring paddles for the last time in 2016.

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

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.

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.

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

A comedian had fans of Britain's Got Talent divided as he caught them off guard by appearing to pose naked. Tonikaku Akarui Yasumara auditioned to win a place on stage at the Royal Variety Performance on Saturday night (April 22) with an eye-catching performance.

The Britain's Got Talent judges were left speechless on Saturday's show as they were blown away by a "never seen before" magic act by contestant Enzo Weyne. During the latest instalment, Enzo Weyne took to the stage in a bid to, in his words, "disturb the minds" of the four judges - Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Amanda Holden.

The new series of Britain's Got Talent has had fans talking with its high-energy opening sketches, and fans couldn't believe their eyes moments into the third episode as head judge Simon Cowell appeared to take a bubble bath. In an all-singing, all-dancing start to the 16th series of BGT, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were singing in the streets to The Osmonds song Having a Party surrounded by dancers, singers and other talented acts.

Giovanni Pernice and Gorka Marquez both had two-word responses as their return to Strictly Come Dancing was confirmed. The pair are among the professional dancer line-up for the upcoming 2023 edition of the BBC One show which was revealed by the broadcasted on Friday (April 21).

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the professional dancers, judges and presenters for the upcoming 2023 series - with a slew of fan favourites returning.The hit BBC One dance show is due to return this Autumn for its impressive and highly-anticipated 21st series. For the upcoming 2023 series, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be back as presenters to oversee proceedings each weekend.

Amanda Holden looked proud as she exited Global Radio Studios with her youngest daughter Hollie on Monday, as the 11 year old accompanied her famous mum to work. Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda, 52, beamed as she strolled with Hollie in London after hosting Heart Breakfast alongside Jamie Theakston. The mum of two, who shares daughters Alexa, 17, and Hollie with husband Chris Hughes, wowed in a bright green Michael Kors midi dress and blue denim jacket, paired with white high heels.