Tom Bergeron Remembers ‘DWTS’ Judge Len Goodman (Exclusive)

Former “Dancing with the Stars” host Tom Bergeron reflects on the passing of longtime judge Len Goodman in a new interview with “Extra’s” Billy Bush. He remembers fondly how Len would “ratchet up the grouchy” for TV and tells the story of the first time he met Len, Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

[@ericwoodward7042]

He was the best judge they had. It will be hard to replace.

[@carriefortner1675]

Tom is the BEST. I miss you as a host. And you showed Alfonso how to host. I love you both. My fav season is still Season 9 when Donny won. I know you two are buddies!

[@santiagoortiz3665]

I love Tom Bergeron, I grew up watching him on AFV and my mom watched Dancing with The Stars, so I watched that too. I remember laughing at what Len said all the time. He was tough, but hilarious.

[@Julie-kb3mo]

💙 I love Tom. He's so diplomatic and classy.

[@karenpodrasky8804]

Len Goodman was a class act. He will be missed. Rest in Peace Len.

[@caspianblue4141]

DWTS needs to bring Tom Bergeron back. Now more than ever. And please bring the show back to regular TV. Not everyone has Disney+

[@A-hurt-one]

Or Max (a streaming service that does not have "Dancing with the Stars" on there).

[@johnroberts2444]

I give Len a "10" ,may Len Goodman, R.I.P! 🤧🥀🌺💐🙏🏻🕊

[@whyputaname]

👍👍🙏

[@caspianblue4141]

Len will be sorely missed. He always was my favorite Judge! RIP❣

[@Mollykat5054]

I always loved Len. He was a tough judge but they needed that! RIP

[@MapleVIDEOzE]

😢 i❤len

[@samsonwong1897]

Well said Carol!

[@iloveejbgssnoopy]

Len Goodman was a dear man and so funny sweet and amazing He will live in our hearts forever.

[@dianepalarino4525]

No one will ever take your place Tom on dancing w the stars you were the best. Yes your right len had a twinkle in his eyes. Sure goinging to miss len.😢 WISHING YOU WELL TOM.

[@BooBop1987]

We all love Len very much!

[@sherriclark5200]

I will truly miss Len. He was one of a kind. A true gentleman, a genuine smile, and wonderful humor. He knew his dance, he knew choreography, and he was a fair judge. For me, it will always be "a 10 for Len". He made DWTS such a pleasure to watch. May our Lord be especially close to his family and grant them the peace, strength and comfort they need. ❤🙏

[@artlover842]

I give Len a 10. He was one of the funniest judge on DWTS. He'll be forever much missed. Happy 79th birthday 🎉🎊🎂Rest in peace Len Goodman 💔🙏😭🕊️

[@A-hurt-one]

I am not surprised that Tom Bergeron is still alive. He lost many loved ones, and Len Goodman was definitely not the first. Months before that, Kirstie Alley died of whatever cancer. That said death got me off-guard by my mom's honesty as I was buying food in a supermarket close to home.

[@joankgillette]

The entire DWTS community is mourning this loss. RIP Len 🤍 The real OG 🕺

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

+Joan Gillette and Strictly Come Dancing in the UK

[@joankgillette]

@@peterwilliamskelhorn6675 yes I know but I live in America so I don’t watch that show

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

@@joankgillette your dancing with the stars started in 2005 a year after our Strictly Come Dancing started in 2004. We had 2 series that year (just like your version) and from 2005 1 series a year.

[@dolinaj1]

And . . . . so what?!

[@Artur-Itas]

AWWWWWWW. THE DYNAMIC DUO FROM DWTS. I WILL MISS THEM BOTH DEARLY. END OF A GREAT ERA!!!!!!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@RossEllisSTOMP]

Tom you are so missed on #DWTS but len will sorely be missed, and I am so very sorry for you and the others for losing Len!

[@ronniemickens7752]

He was the Best and he will be missed, Heart- felt Interview, Billy and Tom, Lovely,

[@christinewahl3470]

I miss Tom.He and Len brought such class to the show.

[@deesticco1719]

Sad to hear 💔! RIP Len, came across being such a gent & a kind judge!

[@bettycogswell9851]

I miss Tom and loved Len. R.I.P.buddy.

[@shawneedimick1209]

I'm gonna miss Len!!! RIP Len ❤

[@wendyeskelin8765]

Tom was the best host that show had. It's never felt anywhere near as good without him.

[@mariet3249]

A 10 for Len for a fabulous life lived. I stopped watching after Tom was let go. Absolutely loved Len Goodman. R.I.P.

[@ruthnrivera2769]

Rest in peace 😘🥲🥀🕯️🪦💐 i love him,i remember the show, when he was one of the greatest Jude. The show wasn't the same,since he left. 🕺🎼🎵🎶🇬🇧❤️💙💜

[@rubytuesdayphoenix]

Tom looks great!

[@karlenedavies6655]

Len will be missed.

[@missja3184]

R.I.P. Len Goodman🕊

[@ThePlankton5165]

78 is the average life expectancy of a human being. But what makes it hard to believe he’s gone is because he was a judge as recently as last year. 78 certainly isn’t the average age of a staff member!

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

HAPPY 68TH BIRTHDAY TOM BERGERON !!!

[@lisamazza-culver2720]

Loved Len! He was so adorable

[@louannwaters6691]

Sad news. He will be missed. Rest In Peace sir.

[@user-qt7ug4ug3b]

Missed Tom Bergeron, Dwts ❤

[@Shaggygoingscoob]

Tom is a good one

[@mjcowgill7906]

Great description of Len we will miss him ❤😢

[@maryleong3841]

Tom and Erin should of been at that tribute for Len!!! We miss you Tom!!

[@sall4090roughcuts]

Len's tombstone should read 10 - plain and simple

[@kennethbailey6634]

There are some people who make there mark in ways that nobody else could.

[@rosiedebevc1952]

Len Goodman was.a excellent judge. Yes he was a class act

[@gmoney3116]

🌟 💃🏼 🕺🏽🌟RIP OG.

[@jedi1967]

Tom Bergeron was a great host!

[@dolinaj1]

Amen, Ms Ma.

[@trevorpanno516]

Len Goodman would have been 79 today.

[@sc00badive]

I really miss Tom Bergeron on DWTS, I basically lost interest in the show after he and Erin left. Tom really set the perfect tone for the show. They ought to beg him to come back and grovel a bit too for treating him so badly. I'm really getting a bad opinion of Disney, seems like more of a snakepit, than a wonderful world.

[@thedogzoo]

So you're saying he was a great faker. I believe it. ❤

[@kerrilynnnichols6932]

The show went downhill and we stopped watching when they fired Tom Bergeron. He was the funniest, wittiest and most sincere hosts with Erin. The producers ruined the show.

[@A-hurt-one]

Tyra Banks did worse than what the producers did anyway. Who cares?

[@raroller1947]

Love his entertainment factor when hosting. I stopped watching when he left. He could’ve carried solo, didn’t need ‘side kick/cohost.

[@michellelavine934]

Len will be missed. Tom is a jerk after the way he treated Spicer. Loss all respect for you

[@A-hurt-one]

Don't get me started on Sean Spicer. He is too unlikable like Heather Mills, Bristol Palin, and Bobby Bones.