What Was 'Dancing with the Stars' Judge Len Goodman's Net Worth?

Len Goodman's career evolved from head judge on 'Strictly Come Dancing' to 'Dancing with the Stars'

PUBLISHED SEP 27, 2023

Image Source: "Dancing With The Stars" Judge Len Goodman attends the premiere of Walt Disney's "Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End" held at Disneyland on May 19, 2007 in Anaheim, California. Proceeds from the world premiere of Walt Disney's "Pirates

Name	Len Goodman
Net Worth	$18 million
Gender	Male
Date of Birth-Death	Apr 25, 1944 – Apr 22, 2023
Age	78 Years
Nationality	United Kingdom
Profession	Teacher, Dancer, Actor

Len Goodman, the late professional ballroom dancer, dance coach, and TV personality, had an estimated net worth of $18 million at the time of his passing on April 22, 2023, at the age of 78. Renowned as the head judge on popular dance competition shows like "Strictly Come Dancing" and "Dancing with the Stars," Goodman also hosted various television documentary series. Beyond his television career, he operated a ballroom dance school in Dartford, Kent, England.

Image Source: Len Goodman on Dancing with stars/ Adam Rose / Getty Images — Image Source: Len Goodman on Dancing with Stars/ Adam Rose / Getty Images

What are Len Goodman's sources of income?

Len Goodman, a judge on "Dancing with the Stars" in the United States, received an annual salary of £205,639 ($249,786). The year following his initiation as the head judge on the British show "Strictly Come Dancing," Goodman assumed the same role on its American counterpart, "Dancing with the Stars." Throughout his tenure, Goodman shared the judging panel with Bruno Tonioli from "Strictly Come Dancing" and Carrie Ann Inaba. For five seasons, he was additionally accompanied by judges Derek Hough and Julianne Hough. While absent as a judge in seasons 21 and 29, he did contribute educational segments on dance styles during the latter season.

Image Source: Len Goodman meets fans and signs copies of his book 'Lost London: A Personal Journey' at Waterstones Bluewater/Simon Burchell/Getty Images

Len Goodman occasionally took on the hosting duties, filling in for Paul O'Grady on O'Grady's BBC Radio 2 Sunday afternoon music show between 2013 and 2018. Later, in 2021, Goodman assumed the role of host for several Bank Holiday specials on Boom Radio.

Len Goodman's personal life

Born on April 25, 1944, in the Bethnal Green area of East London, England, Len Goodman relocated with his family to London's Blackfen when he was six. Educated at Westwood Secondary Modern School in Falconwood, Goodman actively played on the school cricket team. In 1972, he married Cherry Kingston, a union that ended in divorce in 1987. Subsequently, he entered a long-term relationship with Lesley, with whom he had a son named John; however, the relationship eventually ended, and John went to live with his mother. In 2012, Goodman tied the knot with his second wife, dance teacher Sue Barrett, whom he had been in a relationship with for over a decade. A fervent supporter of the Premier League football club West Ham United, Goodman also demonstrated a deep passion for cricket, participating in a celebrity cricket game in 2009.

Image Source: Professional ballroom dancer, dance judge, and coach Len Goodman is photographed for the Daily Mail / Neale Haynes/Contour by Getty Images

FAQs

What's happened to Len Goodman?

The former head judge on "Dancing with the Stars" died from bone cancer.

Who was Len Goodman's first wife?

Goodman was previously married to his competitive dance partner Cherry Kingston, whom he said only became his wife because they were always around each other as dance partners. They split after 15 years.

What is Len Goodman famous for?

He was a professional ballroom dancer, dance coach, and TV personality known for "Dancing with the Stars".