Former BBC Strictly Come Dancing star breaks down in tears and rushes off stage amid 'wonderful' tribute to late dancer
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFormer Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli rushed off stage in tears after an emotional tribute to his late friend and co-star Len Goodman.
The 67-year-old is a judge on the American version of Strictly, known as Dancing With the Stars. On Tuesday night's show, the professional dancers headed to the ballroom floor for an emotional routine in memory of Len, reports the Mirror.
Len died in April this year at the age of 78 following a battle with prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. Len was a host on Strictly from the very first episode in 2004, sitting on the panel for 12 years.
This year's Dancing With the Stars series has included many tributes to him including the winner's trophy being renamed The Len Goodman mirrorball trophy. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing couple's chemistry 'undeniable' but fans told 'important to remember' READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington 'so sad' as she breaks silence following exit On Tuesday night, during week five of the series, dancers past and present came together to pay their respects through dance.
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