All news on the topic: Len Goodman

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Weather wonders honoured as presenters get their own special set of stamps
From trailblazer Barbara Edwards, the first British female weather presenter on telly, to the BBC's lovely Carol Kirkwood we look at the iconic weather stars who have brightened up our days
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Strictly's Craig says stars need security to stop fans going in hotel rooms
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood is being mobbed by adoring fans to the point where he needs a security detail as the hit talent show embarks on a nationwide tour
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Celebrity deaths 2023 - famous faces lost from Sinead O'Connor to Matthew Perry
Whether it's entertaining millions, inspiring people or helping to change the world for the better, these stars all left a lasting impact before they died in 2023
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Bruno Tonioli rushes off stage as he breaks down during tribute to Len Goodman
Bruno Tonioli was among the many stars to pay tribute to Len Goodman during Dancing With the Stars, with the professionals performing a moving routine in honour of the late ballroom legend which left fans in tears
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Strictly's Shirley blasts sexist audience booing and compares herself to Anton
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas spoke to the Mirror on the Pride of Britain red carpet about the brutal booing she receives from the live studio audience
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Anton Du Beke says his rude joke about Len Goodman cut from Strictly's tribute
Nadiya Bychkova was a star guest on the night of Anton Du Beke's gala show on Sunday, while judge Shirley Ballas was an interested onlooker among many famous faces from Strictly Come Dancing
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Strictly judge Len Goodman's cause of death explained in death certificate
Len Goodman was secretly treated for prostate cancer in 2009 while filming Strictly, but kept the diagnosis a secret - sadly the cancer returned and spread to his bones
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Doctor shares ‘early’ bone cancer symptoms as 76% of cases go misdiagnosed
Dr Chun Tang has revealed the six early warning signs of bone cancer to watch out for, as around 550 people are diagnosed with the disease every year in the UK
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Craig Revel Horwood pledges to quit Strictly and enjoy life as he turns 60
The star, 58, is keen to 'hang up' his shoes and 'enjoy life' when he turns 60 in January 2025, meaning next year’s series could be his last as a panellist
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Anton Du Beke in tears as he shares Len Goodman's wise words on Strictly role
Anton Du Beke broke down in tears as he discussed his late friend Len Goodman and the advice he shared when he became a Strictly Come Dancing judge
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Strictly's Shirley Ballas 'hires expert to ward off trolls' after threat to quit
Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas is said to have hired an expert to ward off online trolls after almost quitting show due to horrific trolling last year
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Shirley Ballas to jump out of plane to help people like her beloved brother
Shirley's challenge will be in memory of her brother David, who took his life 20 years ago, and to raise funds for the suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (Calm).
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Arlene Phillips predicts 'outstanding' tribute to Len Goodman on Strictly return
Len died in April aged 78 after battling bone cancer and Arlene wants BBC bosses to remember his life in this year’s series
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Strictly's Brendan Cole says he'd love to return to show in Len Goodman tribute
Brendan left Strictly Come Dancing under a cloud and jokes that the BBC may not 'allow him back in the building' - but says he'd love to return for the late Len Goodman
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Bernard Cribbins honoured at BAFTA awards after fans furious over his film snub
Bernard Cribbins was honoured a the BAFTA Television awards, after he was snubbed by the academy during February's Film award ceremony
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Devastated Anton Du Beke had no idea 'good friend' Len Goodman was dying
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke said he had become "very good friends" with the late Len Goodman, but didn't know he had become ill with bone cancer and found out in a "not lovely way"
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Craig Revel Horwood close to tears over pain of two friends dying within weeks
The Strictly Come Dancing star appeared on the talk show to promote his stint as Miss Hannigan in the theatre production of Annie
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Len Goodman didn't recognise Strictly stars - and matching outfits were mis-step
The late dancer revealed how he had a reoccurring issue as soon as he started on the reality show judges' panel - because he never watched TV soaps
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Len Goodman's fond memories of his long search for the love of his life
Despite the fact Sue taught in my school we hardly talked to one another – but sometimes things come along when you’re least expecting it
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A broken foot ended Len Goodman's football days and sparked a love of dance
In his autobiography, Better Late Than Never: From Barrow Boy to Ballroom, Len recalls the moment in his late teens that set the apprentice welder on the road to dancing stardom
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EastEnders cuts sweet Len Goodman joke from episode after Strictly icon's death
EastEnders fans noticed the BBC soap made a last minute change to Tuesday's episode after the death of Len Goodman
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Bone cancer warning signs after death of Strictly judge Len Goodman
Bone cancer can affect anyone at any age, but is slightly more common in men than women. Strictly's Len Goodman died aged 78 after being diagnoses with the rare illness.
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Shirley Ballas feared something was wrong with 'frail' Len last time they met
Shirley Ballas has said she knew something was wrong with Len Goodman a year ago during their final meeting, as she paid tribute to him following his death over the weekend
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Len Goodman's family remember Strictly judge as they launch charity fundraiser
Len Goodman's family have set up a dedicated site in honour of the Strictly Come Dancing judge - selecting four charities that were close to Len's heart his fans can donate to if they wish to pay tribute to the late star
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Anton Du Beke chokes back tears during onstage tribute to Strictly's Len Goodman
The star’s voice cracked as he did a slow foxtrot in honour of Len, who had bone cancer and died on Saturday, aged 78