News about Len Goodman
Arlene Phillips pays tribute to former Strictly co-star Len Goodman a year after his death: 'Just hearing his voice brings him back'
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April 23, 2024
Arlene Phillips paid tribute to her friend and fellow Strictly judge Len Goodman one year after his death during an appearance on Loose Women. The former TV judge, 80, looked back on the 'crazy times' the pair shared and said she often listens back to recordings of his voice. Speaking on Tuesday's show, Arlene added: 'The joy in the fact that you can just go to your computer, open it up and you can get all those wonderful… 'I'm just a dance teacher from Dartford' or whatever it may be and you can hear them.
Arlene Phillips criticizes the BBC for treating her Strictly Exit, who claims she was fired from a journalist.'I was a grownup.' They should have come to me.'
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March 18, 2024
After four years as a judge, the dancer and choreographer were barred from Striclty in 2008. She was the only judge on the panel, which also included Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, and Craig Revel Horwood, who did not have her deal renewed, with female band member Alesha Dixon, 44, drafted in as a replacement.
With a scathing remark, Anton Du Beke recalls late judge Len Goodman's gracious remark
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October 29, 2023
On Saturday, Anton Du Beke paid tribute to Len Goodman, the late head judge of Strictly Come Dancing. Judge Anton was moved by former tennis champion Annabel Croft and her pro dance partner Johannes Radebe's enthralling appearance during Halloween week. Anton told them that after the couple performed their Tango to the song Need U Tonight by INXS, it reminded them of the show's 'back in the day's' routines.'
A look at the most spook-tacular performances of the years as Strictly Come Dancing braces for Halloween Week - but which was YOUR favorite?
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October 28, 2023
Here's a look at some of the best spooky performances and iconic costumes from this year. The new series is also full throttle, with couples getting out week and dances scattered throughout the leaderboard, and now the competition is getting even more exciting. Fans have loved seeing the celebrities dance in glamorous ball gowns and tiny leotards, but it's time to transition into ghoulishly good fancy dress.
Brian Austin Green rips fiancée Sharna Burgess' former Dancing With the Stars co-stars and show's producers for excluding her from dancing or attending tribute to late Len Goodman: 'Shame on that group of people'
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October 26, 2023
After his fiancée Sharna Burgess' absence from the show's highly awaited tribute to late judge Len Goodman, Brian Austin Green condemned him on Wednesday. 'I can't begin to tell you how sad I was for @sharnaburgess to not be invited for the tribute last night,' the Beverly Hills, 90210 actor, 50, said on Wednesday about the snub to his partner, 38, who was a professional dancer on the show for 14 seasons.' "It's sad" that no one of her "family" in the ballroom stood up for her and spoke out.'
Len Goodman's wife Sue Barrett was a guest at the Stars' dancing with the Rhythms, as well as Derek and Julianne Hough's emotional waltz routine
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October 25, 2023
On Tuesday's version of Dancing with the Stars, Len Goodman was honoured in an emotional dance that elicited tears, as his wife Sue Barrett was in attendance. Goodman, a regular on the ABC series from 2005 to 2022, died in April from bone cancer about four months after retiring from his judging post in the ballroom tournament. Several of the show's alums, including Mark Ballas, Maks Chmerkovskiy, Tony Dovolani, Kym Johnson-Herjavec, Karina Smirnoff, Anna Trebunskaya, Edyta liwiy, and Louis van Amstel were among the segment's guests, including Mark Ballas, Maks Chmerkovsky, Thomas Dovolani, Karina Smirnoff, Edmund
Cheryl Burke claims she was NOT INVITED to the Dancing With The Stars special tribute to the late Len Goodman: 'I'll be there in spirit'
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October 20, 2023
Cheryl Burke will not be back to Dancing with the Stars next week to pay tribute to former judge Len Goodman. On Threads, the dancer, 39, who used to be married to Matthew Lawrence, explained her absence on Thursday. Unfortunately, I wasn't invited to Len Goodman's tribute on DWTS next week,' she wrote.
The 'ReveALED' of Strictly Come Dancing stars' earnings grew throughout the series, regardless of how popular they are
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October 7, 2023
According to reports, the actors of Strictly Come Dancing receive a flat fee for appearing on the programme, with the amount increasing as the competition's number rises. According to The Sun, the professionals are paid between £35,000 to £50,000 to appear on the show, and if they are invited to perform on the Strictly Live Tour after the series, they can make a further £35,000. In the meantime, the famous contestants are expected to be paid the same flat fee each, beginning at a minimum of £25,000 if they leave in the first week.
Len Goodman cause of death: certificate reveals Strictly judge died after prostate cancer spread to his bones
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October 1, 2023
Len Goodman died after prostate cancer spread to his bones, according to his death certificate. Mr Goodman, who judged Strictly Come Dancing from its inception in 2004, died in April aged 78, surrounded by his family in a hospice in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
The Stars' Len Goodman's late judge Len Goodman's renaming of the Mirrorball Trophy in his honour
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September 27, 2023
On Tuesday, Len Goodman's 32nd birthday was commemorated on Dancing with the Stars' season 32 debut, as the show announced the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy would be named The Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. Goodman, a regular on the ABC series from 2005 to 2022, died in April at the age of 78 after fighting bone cancer.
The late Len Goodman's Strictly Come Dancing tributes the cast members to remembrance the beloved head judge
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September 16, 2023
During Saturday nights' launch show, Len Goodman was lauded by the cast of Strictly Come Dancing. Tess Daley, Claudia Winkleman, Anton Du Beke, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, and others were among the celebrities who shared their memories of the legendary figure, who died of bone cancer at the age of 78 earlier this year. Claudia, 51, opened the tributes with the Strictly Come Dancing host introducing him to the audience: "He was part of Strictly Come Dancing from the start, and he was central to the performance." He meant so much to all of us, and we'd like to share some of our favorite memories of Len with you.'
Shirley Ballas admits she nearly quit Strictly after being branded 'ugly' by cruel trolls - and insists her tough exterior is 'just a front'
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September 16, 2023
Shirley Ballas, the Strictly Come Dancing head judge, has admitted that online trolling she suffered with became so bad that she nearly dropped out of the BBC show. Since Len Goodman, the previous head judge, resigned from the role, the ballroom actor joined the panel in 2017. Last year, Shirley began to get a torrent of online abuse, and although she usually puts on a tough exterior, the former dancer, 63, admitted that it's just a front.'
As late Strictly Come Dancing actress Sue breaks down in audience, Anton Du Beke gets emotional as he addresses his 45-year friendship with Len Goodman
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August 2, 2023
In a candid new interview, Anton Du Beke became emotional as he discussed his friendship with Len Goodman, which caused the late ballroom dancer's wife to weep. The Strictly Come Dancing actress, 57, revealed the advice Len had given him on Wednesday while speaking with Kate Garraway on her ITV show Life Stories. Len, the long-loved head judge, died in April at the age of 78, just six months into his retirement, and had been in a hospice after a short bout of bone cancer.
Brendan Cole of Strictly Come Dancing says he would like to appear in honor of late Len Goodman
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June 5, 2023
Brendan Cole, a professionally trained dancer, has confirmed that he would like to return to the show and dance as part of a tribute to Len Goodman, but that he will not be 'welcome' on the BBC dance floor. The former television judge died in Tunbridge Wells following a brief bout with bone cancer last month just days before his 79th birthday. Len was portrayed as lovable and brilliant by The Sun Brendan, 47, who appeared in 15 seasons of the show before being axed in 2018, described him as kind and brilliant.'
Casualty is voted Best Soap by the British Academy Television Society
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May 15, 2023
At the 2023 BAFTA Television Awards, Casualty scooped Best Soap and Continuing Drama, defeating Emmerdale and EastEnders. The trophy was on display on Sunday night at the BBC One show, although Coronation Street's winner Coronation Street was disqualified from the final list this year. Casualty made it to the final three instead of the normal four against Emmerdale and rival BBC EastEnders, despite numerous odds.
At the BAFTA TV Awards, Golda Rosheuvel puts on a dramatic performance in a sheer black cape costume
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May 15, 2023
On Sunday in London, Golda Rosheuvel put on a spectacular show while attending the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises. As she posed outside the Royal Festival Hall, the actress, 53, looked sensational in a sheer black cape gown with a crystal-embellished front panel. She boosted her beauty with black heels and braided her black tresses in braids, and had flawlessly applied a full face of make-up.
Daisy May Cooper dresses in a baby pink jacket to highlight her weight loss
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May 15, 2023
Daisy May Cooper, who never one to shy away from the camera, showcased her incredible weight loss when she attended the British Academy Television Awards with P&O Cruises on Sunday. The actress, 37, who is best known for writing and starring in BBC mockumentary This Country, wore a floor length pastel pink dress with a white fur trim. As she paired the sheer gown with a matching cape, the Am I Being Unreasonable actress displayed her remarkable weight loss.
With his BAFTA TV Award, Sir Mo Farah salutes Tania and poses
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May 15, 2023
Sir Mo Farah posed with his BAFTA Television Award at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday, and he was in good spirits. The four-time Olympic champion received a coveted award for his BBC One documentary The Real Mo Farah, which revealed that he had been illegally abused in the UK as a child. Sir Mo, 40, a retired sportsman, was in a good mood after winning his trophy and posing with his wife Tania, 38, on the red carpet with the award.
TV BAFTAs: The Addams Family's Thing sports a black bow-tie as it poses on the red carpet
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May 15, 2023
On Sunday, Thing from the Addams Family made an unexpected appearance at the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises in London. Following Netflix's unveiling of a new avatar on Wednesday, the fictional star couldn't avoid attending the prestigious event. Thing posed for snaps outside the Royal Festival Hall, but he may have benefited from a manicure prior to the event.
At the BAFTA TV Awards, Frankie Bridge oozes elegance in a figure hugging black gown
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May 14, 2023
On the red carpet ahead of Sunday night's television BAFTA awards, the great and well of the UK showbiz world descended on the country showbiz world. The British Academy Television Awards, which were hosted at the Royal Festival Hall in London, welcomed a cadre of actors to make their unforgettable appearances on the red carpet in a number of dazzling ensembles. Frankie Bridge appeared to be jaw dropping as she increased the glam to the max, with a long sleeve black Mônot dress with cut out detailing on both sides.
On the BAFTA red carpet, AJ Odudu flaunts her figure in a stunning cut-out outfit
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May 14, 2023
AJ Odudu 35, 35, looked nothing less than sensational on the red carpet when she arrived at BAFTAs on Sunday night. The new Big Brother presenter, who admitted that she was up early after dancing all night at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, exuded glamour as she candidly posed, blowing kisses and turning for the camera in different perspectives. "Hello darlings today I am off to BAFTA," she posted on Instagram.
After being SNUBBED at the film awards, Bernard Cribbins was included in the TV BAFTAs in memoriam segment
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May 14, 2023
After being snubbed at the film awards, Bernard Cribbins was included in the in memoriam segment of the 2023 BAFTA Television Awards. The much loved actor, who was the voice and face of childhood television and film for generations of Britons before a career revival in Doctor Who, died in July 2022 at the age of 93. He was honoured alongside late Paul O'Grady, who tragically died in March aged 67, as well as Len Goodman, who died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' on March 28, who was also aged 67.
Anton Du Beke reveals he didn't know his 'good friend' Len Goodman was ill prior to his death
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May 14, 2023
Anton Du Beke has admitted that he wasn't aware that his Strictly Come Dancing co-star Len Goodman was sick prior to his death at age 78. The TV judge, who died in 2005, opened up about his friendship with the late actor and his surprise at his sudden death. Len died at a hospital in Tunbridge Wells, following a brief bout of bone cancer last month, just days before his 79th birthday.
Craig Revel Horwood addresses the sadness of losing two colleagues within weeks of each other
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May 4, 2023
Craig Revel Horwood has addressed the sad fact that Len Goodman and Paul O'Grady, two of his relatives, died within weeks of each other. On Thursday's This Morning, joining Phillip Schofied and Holly Willougby, he recalled some sweet moments he had shared with them both and mourned his loss. Miss Hannigan, a Strictly Come Dancing actress, is currently playing Miss Hannigan in Annie's latest stage production, which he previously shared with Paul.