DWTS Pros Share Emotional Reactions to Len Goodman Tribute (Exclusive)

It was an emotional night on 'Dancing With the Stars' as the show paid special tribute to the late Len Goodman. Many former pros returned to the ballroom for a tribute to Len, who died in April after serving as a judge on 'DWTS' for nearly its entire history. ET's Denny Directo spoke with a few of the pros who took part in the heartfelt memorial, including Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson. 'Dancing With the Stars' airs Tuesday nights on ABC & Disney+

[@Belloo62000]

Len was really a Good Man ❤

[@Debbie-d7l]

Val and Jenna should get an award for this choreography.

[@bobanthony1297]

They will never ever be able to replace him

[@TheLsd76]

Already missed, Len was a true gentleman ❤ Beautiful tribute by his DWTS children. For Len, ALWAYS THE 10!

[@KadeemG61]

We still miss you, Len.

[@lisasharf1442]

And we always will. 💔

[@theskyisblue567]

Always will ❤

[@DorisVoerster]

Val & Jenna - Kudos!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻You both created a most beautiful, incredible dance. It could not have been more meaningful and perfect. I could watch it a million times. Thank you so much to both of you and all the amazing dancers. Len will be missed but thought of with love and gratitude everytime I look at the judges table. 💜💜

[@gretchendietz1599]

Very emotional tribute. The choreography was spot on for Len; I think he would have loved it. He was my favorite judge, sometimes crochety but always loveable. Great to see Tony Dovolani back - I've missed him.

[@randyfitzpatrick8987]

❤❤❤😢😢 Amazing I Couldn't Stop Crying.... It's A "10" From Len😢 Sleep Well 🌹

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

"Dance is fueled by inner emotion" at 7:10-- is so true. An underrated Art form. When I watched as the white dresses came together during tribute, I thought it "looks like Angels dancing". And that is such a profound and worthy tribute, the whole dance and all the inner emotions - of all who knew and loved Len and especially his family, his dance family and an audience who loved him. RIP Len, well done, well done. 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@MaryDominguez-w1k]

What a beautiful tribute to Len - he will be miss - loved seeing the original professional dancers - wish they had interviewed Karina Smirnoff- she was my favorite professional dancers

[@marybrand1977]

It was magical and everyone was exquisite in their execution of the dance.

[@kaylecotton5301]

Heaven got another great angle. Fly high Lem you are greatly missed😢😢😢

[@laruethompson2099]

LEN WAS A CLASSIC GENTLEMAN

[@lisan4837]

Stunning!

[@marcob5149]

I teared up every time I watched it

[@randyfitzpatrick8987]

Me Too 😢

[@Debbie-d7l]

This is the most beautiful dance I've ever seen.

[@SupernaturalFan24]

💜😭👏🙏💐💜😭👏🙏💐 That was a beautiful tribute everyone!!!! 💜😭👏🙏💐💜😭👏🙏💐 I bawled my eyes out watching this and still can't believe he's gone 😭😭😭😭 I'm sure he would have given that performance a "10 from Len" 💜💜💜💜 Sending lots of love, prayers, and condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones 💜💜💜💜 May you enjoy dancing with the angels above Len 💜💐💜💐💜💐💜💐

[@maryleong3841]

Val and Jenna did an amazing job, so talented. Beautiful number that brought me to tears and Len was a class act. Very disappointed Cheryl, Sharna, Lindsey and Chelsea were not dancing. What a tribute.

[@samanthaelias9734]

Neither was Witney nor Lacey S., so not everyone could have or should have returned, there wasn’t enough room or for all to dance, besides don’t think there wouldn’t have been enough former male pro to dance with.

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Leonard Gordon Goodman, you will be missed

[@nancyhildreth8582]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[@maxhubmann1696]

Len was the greatest. 🌹💐🕺💃🪩

[@CarolOleksy]

We will miss you Len💕

[@annapentony5347]

Well said Maks. If anyone didn't cry, they're heartless

[@angela7265]

That's an ignorant statement. Everybody isn't the same.

[@viviannaallen7316]

Len, you will be missed💔😞❤

[@neish5486]

Truly special

[@pfumero627]

My grandma & I cried when we saw the tribute

[@AdrienneReneau-ky4sc]

Loved Moon River

[@kathleenlarson373]

To another beautiful person, Audrey Hepburn, who kept that song in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's.

[@patriciaquinn6377]

Yes I always think of Audrey Hepburn when I hear Moon River now I will also think of Len Two classy and elegant people who are so missed. Such a beautiful tribute I have watched several times already

[@divineinhalewithdonnacliff8112]

Consistently called a good man

[@rosiedebevc1952]

Rest in Peace Len Goodman

[@dereklogan2962]

For Len

[@shanellescott6777]

R.I.P

[@janiresotomayor7922]

But you guys forgot SHERYL BURKE 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️and i ALMOST MISS THE AMAZING KARINA SMIRNOFF 🤔🔥💯 Why she didn't say anything? 🥺

[@jbrooke156]

There were more old pros not in it than in it. There is only so much room. Karina has been in other interviews.

[@maldonadosoto]

Val 💯👍

[@kierstenkelly8275]

Sorry but that's a lie you did not have all the pros on the tribute their are a few ladies are missing

[@Ash-fr7wp]

We miss you Len ❤

[@rosiedebevc1952]

Rest in Peace Len Goodman