Len Goodman, one of the three original judges on “Dancing with the Stars” since its debut in 2005, is hanging up his paddle.
“Whilst we’re all getting excited and looking forward so much to the finale next week,” Goodman said on the show Monday night, “it will also be with a touch of sadness, as this will be my last season judging on ‘Dancing with the Stars.’”
The veteran dancer and judge said he wants to spend more time with his grandchildren and family back in Britain, but called his time with “DWTS” “a huge pleasure to be part of” and “such a wonderful experience.”
