'Strictly Come Dancing' bosses are planning to pay tribute to Len Goodman when the show returns.

Len Goodman died earlier this year

Len Goodman died earlier this year

The late judge - who died in April aged 78 after a battle with cancer - will be honoured as the cast of the BBC's Latin and ballroom show share their fondest memories of the 'Strictly' icon.

A source told The Sun newspaper's TVBiz column: "Len will be remembered in the launch show by some of the cast, including presenters, judges and pros who will talk about their memories of the beloved head judge.

“There will be some classic archive clips of Len including the dance that was dedicated to him when he bid the show farewell in 2016.”

The news will please pro dancer Graziano Di Prima, who previously suggested the competition should do "something" to remember the former head judge.

Back in May, he told The Sun newspaper: "I really hope something will happen to commemorate Len - I think one of his favourite dances, or something."

News of former ‘Dancing With the Stars’ judge Len's death was shared in April “with great sadness” from his wife Sue Barrett and son James.

A spokesperson for Len told BBC News: "It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78. A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him."

Several of Len's other former ‘Strictly’ co-stars also paid tribute to him, including the show’s presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.

Claudia tweeted: "A kind and brilliant man. Full of twinkle, warmth and wit. Sending so much love to his family and friends. We love you Len xx. (sic)"

Tess posted: “So very sad to hear the news today of the passing of our Len Goodman.

"A beautiful man, genuine, warm and humble, who left an impression on everyone he met. I’ll never forget the fun we had on set, his love and passion for dancing and that wonderfully cheeky smile lit up the screen.”


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