Strictly Come Dancing may use the public vote to resolve a deadlock

Can anyone step into Len Goodman’s shoes?

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by Cate Sutherland |
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Strictly Come Dancing may use the departure of head judge Len Goodman to change up how they deal with a deadlock.

A source close to the BBC series suggested a split panel could see the public vote decide who goes and who gets to keep on dancing.

"I would very much doubt that the new member of the panel would come in as head judge and have the final say," the source told Radio Times.

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As to who picks up from Len, the sourced added:

"Darcey’s the most sensible out of all of them. Craig’s the harshest and Bruno – would he take it seriously?

"Out of those three you couldn’t help but think Darcey. But then Darcey hasn’t been in the show as long as the others...

"There's arguments for all of them."

Earlier this week, Len announced he would step down after more than 10 years under the glitter ball.

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He said: "It is an honour being part of the wonderful Strictly Come Dancing family and I’m looking forward to my last series very much and to whatever comes next."

And now professional dancers Anton Du Beke and Brendan Cole are said to be in the running for a judge’s position.

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How would they decide between Anton and Brendan? How about a dance-off?

What would you think about a public vote to resolve deadlock?

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