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BBC Strictly Come Dancing legend ‘replaced by co-star’ after emotional exit announcement
BBC Strictly Come Dancing legend 'replaced by co-star' after emotional exit announcement,After his emotional exit from hit US show Dancing With The Stars, Len Goodman will soon be replaced by another dancing expert but sources claim Shirley Ballas could be the woman for the job

BBC Strictly Come Dancing legend ‘replaced by co-star’ after emotional exit announcement

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman could be replaced by Shirley Ballas on the hit American series Dancing With The Stars, a show insider has claimed.

Earlier this week, Len, 78, announced that he would be stepping down as a judge on the US programme, leaving fans devastated.

But discussing who may take on the role, a source told The Sun that Shirley may be the perfect replacement.

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The insider said: "Len’s exit leaves a big hole in the panel, but the show team feel Shirley would be a really great addition.

"Her experience is unrivalled and she has made no secret of the fact she’d love to spend more time with her son Mark, who is based in the US with wife Brittany.

Len has stepped down from his position on Dancing With The Stars
Len has stepped down from his position on Dancing With The Stars (Image: ABC via Getty Images)