Strictly Come Dancing

Len Goodman, (born April 24, 1942) is a professional dance judge, who was born in Bethnal Green. He teaches ballroom and Latin dancing at the school he runs in Dartford, Kent. He started dancing around the age of 20.

He turned professional, won various competitions, and retired from dancing after winning the British Championships in his late twenties. His son, with his former wife and dancing partner Cherry, is also a dancer.

Len is the head judge on the Strictly Come Dancing series. He has his own dance studio in his hometown of Dartford, Kent.

Len is also the head judge on Dancing with the Stars, which is the American version of Strictly Come Dancing.