Len Goodman thinks Anton du Beke should be partnered with a "hot young dancer" on Strictly Come Dancing.

As judge of the show, Len has admitted he feels sorry for the professional dancer as he's often paired with the less capable celebrity contestants during his time on the BBC One dance competition.

Len Goodman / Credit: BBC

Speaking about whether Anton should've taken over hosting duties when Bruce Forsyth left the show, Len said to the Daily Mirror: "I think if they decide to change the format again I think Anton would be great. In the meantime, I just wish he'd get partnered with a hot young dancer.

"I mean, he's had Ann Widdecombe, Nancy Dell'Olio - and now Judy Murray!"

Len also revealed how full of enthusiasm he is about this series, despite not knowing some of the famous names before the show started.

"The line up is fantastic. I love it. It doesn't matter if you haven't heard of some of these guys (and, frankly, I hadn't) because you learn about them as the show goes on."

He also rubbished claims he's planning to quit the show because of his role as judge on American dancing show, Dancing With The Stars.

"No! I wouldn't leave Strictly for something else. They will have to drag me off kicking and screaming. And my mum, who's 97, would kill me. Besides - who'd keep the other judges in line?"

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