Len Goodman slates stars defecting to ITV for more money – Daily TV round-up

Len Goodman has slated TV stars who have quit the BBC to go to ITV for bigger pay deals.

The head judge of 'Strictly Come Dancing' accused those making the move for more money of having no loyalty.

“I can’t stand these people,” said Goodman.

“The BBC made them what they are and then they shoot off to ITV. You have to be a bit loyal in this game.

“I’d never not do Strictly, it’s fantastic. I love it and without the BBC I would have got nothing.”

[Bussell: Strictly role terrifying]

It's likely that the veteran dancer could be aiming his criticism at his former fellow judge – and former 'Strictly' winner – Alesha Dixon.

Dixon quit the show to join the panel of 'Britain's Got Talent' with Simon Cowell in 2012.

But he could also be referring to Susanna Reid, the former BBC 'Breakfast' host who quit the Beeb to join ITV's ailing 'Good Morning Britain'.

Rumours have placed Reid's salary from £400,000 up to as much as £1 million.

Goodman, who also judges on the US version of the series, 'Dancing With The Stars', then went on the praise the show, saying that he has no intention of moving on.

“I’ve been so fortunate to work on Strictly,” he said.

“Sometimes I read, ‘Goodman isn’t going to do it any more’. That’s a load of nonsense. I’ll never not do it for as long as they ask me to do the show.” [Daily Mirror]

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