February 8th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Len Goodman has cast doubts on rumours that Arlene Phillips is all set to return to Strictly Come Dancing later this year.
The choreographer was axed from the BBC show three years ago, when bosses decided they wanted a younger star on the panel and replaced her with Alesha Dixon. However, Alesha jumped ship last month and moved to rival channel ITV and their show Britain’s Got Talent and ever since, numerous so called insiders have been suggesting that Phillips is gearing up for her big return.
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January 30th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Len Goodman has hit out at Simon Cowell, for poaching Alesha Dixon from Strictly Come Dancing.
The dance expert is furious that the music mogul intentionally tried to de-stabilise his show by taking one one of his judges, and later openly admit his reasons for doing so.
The Britain’s Got Talent boss confessed recently that when he asked Alesha to be on his new panel, it was 70% because it would upset the BBC and 30% because he liked her.
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October 25th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Len Goodman has reportedly asked Strictly Come Dancing bosses to reign in mouthy pro dancer James Jordan.
The hunky professional – who partners One Show host Alex Jones on the BBC reality TV series – hit out at the head judge on numerous occasions on Saturday’s live show and it seems Len is getting a bit sick of all the attitude.
At one point, after Goodman criticised Brendan Cole and Lulu’s Samba, James shouted down abuse from the gallery above. causing the judge to yell:
“All you have to do is turn up, keep up and shut up.”
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September 15th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
He’s a world away from X factor boss Simon Cowell, who just can’t get his hands on enough money, because Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman has admitted that he is overpaid.
The dance expert reportedly rakes in around £90,000 for the BBC reality TV series, but that doesn’t compare to his £250,000 fee for appearing on the American version, ‘Dancing With The Stars’.
Admitting that judging on TV shows is a sweet gig, Len told Metro:
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September 1st, 2011 by Sarah.
Strictly Come Dancing veteran Len Goodman has reportedly banned co-judge Bruno Tonioli from speaking to him.
Although the tough-talking panellists will of course have to exchange opinions when the BBC One show returns to TV screens next month, Len says has no interest in chatting to Bruno when the cameras stop rolling.
The bickering pair – who are joined on the panel by judges Craig Revel Horwood and Alesha Dixon – take an 11 hour-flight to Los Angeles every Saturday to shoot US series ‘Dancing with the Stars’ before returning to the UK days later, and Len wants some time to himself between the shows.
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November 4th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry.
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Patsy Kensit has admitted that she has a bit of a crush on head judge Len Goodman.
The 42 year old star planted a smacker on Len last week and revealed that she thought he looked so dashing on the night, she just couldn’t help herself.
“I’ve got a crush on Len,” Patsy told The Sun. “I just think there’s something about him. That’s why I squeezed in the kiss, I just couldn’t help myself.”
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September 6th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry.
The male Strictly Come Dancing judges are reportedly disappointed that Alesha Dixon will be returning to the show this year.
Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood are said to be convinced that Alesha is just using the BBC dance extravaganza to promote her music career. They are also said to be upset at how long Alesha kept the channel waiting before she signed her contract last month.
A source told The Mirror:
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June 21st, 2010 by Lisa McGarry.
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman thinks the show could take on The X Factor this year, if they had a big named star like Catherine Zeta Jones.
The BBC dance show has been losing the Saturday night ratings battle for the past few years, but Goodman thinks that could all change with the right lineup.
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June 17th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry.
Len Goodman has admitted that he isn’t sure if the BBC will offer him a role on Strictly Come Dancing this year.
Len has acted as head judge on the BBC dance show since it’s inception in 2004, however after bosses announced a big shake up amongst the professional dancers in the upcoming series, the former professional ballroom dancer has admitted that he doesn’t know if he will be invited back.
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May 17th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry.
Len Goodman has revealed that his mum wants him to stay on as head judge for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing series.
The star’s 93-year-old mum Louisa loves the BBC dance competition and monitors her sons behaviour during each show.
Speaking to The Mirror, Len commented: “She would really smack my bottom if I said ‘no’. She’s a huge fan of the show.
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