Len Goodman leaves Dancing With the Stars after 17 years

Tissues on the ballroom floor, please!

on the November 14 episode of dance with the starsHead Judge Len Goodman announced that he would be leaving the dance competition series at the end of the season.

“I’m really looking forward to next week’s finale, we’re all excited, but also a little sad,” Ren said from the judges’ table. dance with the stars.”

As many in the ballroom gasped in disbelief, Ren explained his decision.

“I have been on the show since it started in 2005,” he said. I decided that I want to spend

Ren’s Judge Companion Derek Huff, Bruno Tonioli When Carrie Ann Inaba It became visibly emotional when Ren thanked them.

“I can’t thank you enough. dance with the stars family,” he continued. “It’s been an amazing experience for me. I’m really looking forward to the finale next week. I’m sure it’s going to be amazing.”