‘Dancing With The Stars’ Dedicates Finale To Retiring Judge Len Goodman

“Dancing With The Stars” said goodbye to Len Goodman on Monday night. At the show’s season 31 finale, the longtime judge was awarded his own special disco ball his trophy as a keepsake.

“I was so happy to be a part of ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ I had such a great time and this is absolutely the cherry on the cake,” Goodman said in an emotional moment. Told.

The show also reflected on Goodman’s time on the series, with past and present contestants sharing words of admiration and gratitude for the “DWTS” judges.

Goodman announced his retirement from his role as head judge of the Disney+ dance competition series at last week’s semifinals.

“I’ve been on the show since it started in 2005. It’s a great pleasure to be a part of such a great show,” the 78-year-old shared, receiving a standing ovation from the audience. .publication. “But I have decided that I want to go back to the UK and spend more time with my grandchildren and family. It was a great experience and I’m really looking forward to the finale next week. ”

Goodman joined ‘DWTS’ after serving as lead judge on the British dance competition series ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Goodman, who sat on the judging panel alongside Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli, served on the jury for the first 20 seasons before taking a hiatus in season 21. He returned to judging for seasons 22 through 28. , took another break in season 29. He then returned for season 30 and was on board for the show’s move from ABC to Disney+.

in an interview with peoplereleased shortly after Goodman’s announcement, he shared what he misses most about the show and why he felt now was the perfect time to make his exit.

A big thank you to our fellow Len Goodman #DWTS Family for years! 💜 We wish him all the best as he celebrates his last season before retirement! pic.twitter.com/ho1z65Dsa8

— Dancing with the Stars #DWTS (@officialdwts) November 15, 2022

“To do a live show, you have to be at the top of your game and react quickly. And as you get older, things start to get harder,” he told the outlet. I didn’t fall or dribble, so I thought it would be better to go before it started!”

Goodman added, “I will miss the California sun working with my fellow judges. I will miss the camaraderie with everyone on the show.” I will miss it and I will miss being part of one of the most successful shows on television.”

The season 31 finale of “Dancing with the Stars” aired live on Disney+ on Mondays at 8:00 PM ET and 5:00 PM PT.

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