The BBC has dropped a significant hint as to who might be the eventual replacement on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ for Len Goodman, who is quitting the show at the end of the current series.

46 year old Karen Hardy, a former professional dancer on ‘Strictly’ until 2009, has been selected to be a judge on the panel for the show’s live tour early in 2017. This will reportedly act as a kind of trial for the permanent role for the 15th series this time next year.

Karen Hardy pictured in 2012

Continue reading: BBC Drops Hint At Len Goodman's Replacement On 'Strictly Come Dancing'

Karen Hardy - Karen Hardy, Thursday 7th June 2012 at the inaugural fundraiser in aid of Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research at Battersea Power Station

Karen Hardy Thursday 8th September 2011 The Global party - Arrivals London, England

Karen Hardy - Tuesday 6th January 2009 at Royal Albert Hall London, England

Karen Hardy - Friday 22nd February 2008 at Dorchester Hotel London, England

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