"Len Goodman was a wonderful, warm entertainer who was adored by millions. He appealed to all ages and felt like a member of everyone’s family. Len was at the very heart of Strictly’s success. He will be hugely missed by the public and his many friends and family." - Tim Davie, BBC Director-General

"This is such terribly sad news. Len was a much loved member of the Strictly family and from the very beginning he was integral to its success. He always brought so much invaluable expertise and entertainment to the show and on a personal note Len was very kind to me and everyone who worked with him, always making time for a chat. I can't quite believe he's gone and we'll never have a Ten from Len again." - Kate Phillips, BBC Director of Unscripted