Len Goodman Should Retire From Dancing with the Stars

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HERE'S THE PROBLEM

Should Len Goodman Retire From Dancing with the Stars?

Len Goodman is one of the pre-eminent dancing judges in the World. He is respected by his peers, competitors and the industry in general.

But, has his time has passed?

For the last few seasons of Dancing with the Stars he has shown he is out of touch with modern dancing, and is too set in his ways.

With respect, perhaps it is time for Mr. Goodman to hang up the judges shoes just as has hung up his dancing shoes.

What do you think?

Len Goodman Quotes 

Okay, I have to admit I'd miss these if he left!

(Thanks to dwts.org)
  • That would frighten children.
  • I thought you were going to pull your knickers off.
  • The rumba isn't about a story of a gigolo and strumpet.
  • Careful doesn't win Dancing With The Stars.
  • You got all the gear at the rear.
  • It was like hanky-panky in the back of a Chevy.
  • At my age it takes a lot to get me excited.
  • Three words: Fab... u... lous!
  • If you're in the bottom two tomorrow, I'll show my bum in the supermarket.
  • You're only 21. I have underpants older than you!
  • [The waltz had] more rise and fall than a bride's nightie.

Some reason why Len SHOULD leave 

  • The trans-Atlantic commute between Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars is too much for him
  • He gets grumpy too often
  • He seems to take a dislike to certain dancers (e.g. Lacey Schwimmer, Mya)

Reasons why Len SHOULD stay 

  • No-one else has the experience and knowledge
  • No-one else would sit between Carrie-Ann and Bruno
  • He can be very funny

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YOUR TURN! WHAT DO YOU THINK? 

Len Goodman Should Retire From Dancing with the Stars

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Abosolutely! He needs to go!

lgconer says:

yes he needs to retire and get someone a little less critical in there. he is too stuffy the dancers are NOT pros they are just having fun.. yes retire len

dfvw says:

Yes he knows his stuff, but he just seems to have days when he hates everything. That isn't a good thing - nor is it fair to the competitors

No way! The show wouldn't be be same!!

Shellie Robinson says:

Len adds quality and professionalism to the judging. It is no accident he is a respected judge. He concentrates on the technique of dancing rather than pleasing the crowd. If he goes I go and so goes the show!

RKM says:

The show says "DANCING with stars" Len seems to be the only consistent one who insists on "DANCING" competence. Entertaining is fine and I like it BUT in the final analysis it's DANCING that it's supposed to be about. If it's the entertainment which is paramount then lets forget the judging for dance and have a show called "Entertainment with the Stars"

jj88 says:

He's integral to the show and one of the main reasons that it is a success. The unarguable fact is that he is an expert - even moreso than Bruno and Carrie Ann (who I also think should stay put). Appreciate Len - quite often you don't know what you've got till it's gone.

donamadrina says:

Absolutely not! He makes me madder than hell sometimes, but he knows what he's doing. It's his job.

donamadrina says:

Absolutely not. He makes me madder than hell at times, but he's doing his job, as he sees it.

dwts_fan says:

The show wouldn't be the same without Len!

xtnshun says:

Len is grumpy and forthright, but he is quite often right!

 

Len Goodman on Wikipedia 

Leonard Gordon "Len" Goodman (born 25 April 1944) is a British professional ballroom dancer, dance judge, and coach. He is a leading personality on television dance programmes, and runs a ballroom dance school in Dartford, Kent.

If Len left who could replace him? 

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    TigerUK TigerUK Nov 23, 2009 @ 5:23 pm
    salsa dancing
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    TigerUK TigerUK Nov 23, 2009 @ 5:22 pm
    to be fair, it's about time Len Goodman retired from dancing with the stars and allowed some younger talent to come through http://salsadancingonline.com
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    alnugent64@yahoo.co.uk alnugent64@yahoo.co.uk Nov 21, 2009 @ 4:06 am
    Len Goodman is a god , he is not out of touch with dance , he has earned his place as a judge ..no one could replace him,as Len tells it as it is
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    lcconner lcconner Oct 30, 2009 @ 11:47 am
    any pro dancer that can dance ballroom could replace len . the other 2 judges NEED replaced also. their opinions are stale. carrie ann is always partial to her nationality it is sooo apparent...
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    KronM KronM Oct 20, 2009 @ 12:43 pm
    I would be appalled if Len left the show! Therefore I don't think anybody should replace him. I like all of the judges BUT Len brings seems not to be swayed by whether the contestent is sexy, or popular with the crowd, or any other factor but concentrates on the technical requirements of the dance in question. One person like that is required. As an aside - I also like his dry wit! If he were to go I think I would lose interest in the show. Let's face it the general public hasn't much idea as to the technical requirements of one dance or another!
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