Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman dies aged 78

He joined the hit BBC show in 2004.
He joined the hit BBC show in 2004.
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Goodman was a favourite on Strictly Come Dancing and its US counterpart, Dancing with the Stars.
The ex-Strictly judge, who has died at the age of 78, was known for his pithy quips to celebrities.
Fellow judges, former contestants and the head of the BBC describe an entertainer who found fame late in life and was adored by millions.
The dance teacher shot to fame as a last-minute addition as head judge on Strictly Come Dancing.
Known for his sparkling wit and Strictly catchphrase of "sev-en!", Len Goodman turned to dance as a teen after his football career was cut short by a foot injury. He went on to become a dancing national treasure.
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Maisie Smith and Max George became the first celebrity couple to appear on a spin-off of The Chase, which aired on Sunday, and The Wanted singer stunned host Bradley Walsh
The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 56, who became a father for the first time in March 2017 with his wife Hannah, 46, revealed his children are following in his footsteps.
Maisie Smith and Max George both appeared on ITV's The Chase Celebrity Special
Antiques Roadshow expert Eric Knowles left one guest in disbelief after revealing how much his vase could sell for if it were up for auction.
Maisie and Max met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020
Anton Du Beke said his six-year-old twins George and Henrietta are ready following in the footsteps of the Strictly Come Dancing star and taking to the floor
Birmingham comedian has been presenting the show for the last four weeks on Channel 4, with episodes each Friday from 10pm.
Channel 4 viewers tuning in on Sunday April 23 saw hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer welcome comedian Tom Davis into the studio.
Tom Kerridge, a Channel 4 Sunday Brunch regular, has said he is "against" doing BBC Strictly Come Dancing.