Strictly Come Dancing abriu sua temporada de 2025 com uma homenagem ao falecido juiz Len Goodman, honrando seu legado no episódio de estréia. Strictly Come Dancing opened its 2025 season with a tribute to late judge Len Goodman, honoring his legacy in the premiere episode.

Strictly Come Dancing retornou em 4 de outubro de 2025, com uma homenagem sincera ao ex-juiz-chefe Len Goodman por Anton Du Beke, que homenageou o legado de Goodman durante uma performance de Vicky Pattison e Kai Widdrington. Strictly Come Dancing returned on October 4, 2025, with a heartfelt tribute to former head judge Len Goodman by Anton Du Beke, who honored Goodman’s legacy during a performance by Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington. O episódio introduziu 15 novos concorrentes de celebridades, com os juízes Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood e Motsi Mabuse oferecendo feedback. The episode introduced 15 new celebrity contestants, with judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, and Motsi Mabuse offering feedback. Embora os resultados estivessem pendentes, a homenagem emocional ressoou com os espectadores, ressaltando o impacto duradouro de Goodman no show e seus fãs. Though results were pending, the emotional homage resonated with viewers, underscoring Goodman’s lasting impact on the show and its fans.