Strictly star eyeing up Len’s seat

Strictly Come Dancing star JoanneClifton has revealed hersecret plans to takeover from head judgeLenGoodman.

Clifton, who is partnering sports presenter Ore Oduba in this year’s competition, has her eye on Goodman’s seat when he retires from the show in December.

“I think I should replace him,” she said.

“We’ll win the glitterball this year, I’ll replace Len, and sit there and judge my brother. That would be amazing.”

The dancer admitted she enjoyed the idea of critiquing older brother Kevin Clifton, who is also part of the show. After reaching three finals, Kevin ishopeful his pairing with former Eternal singer Louise Redknapp could help him win this year.

But because Goodman was been part of “the furniture of the show” since its inception it will be “almost impossible to replace him”, she said.

“He’s the dad – he’s the godfather, Len,” Clifton, 32, explained.

Speaking during rehearsal before the second show this Saturday, Oduba revealed he is keen to impress Goodman – but his real ambition is to make Len’s fellow judge Bruno Tonioli throw himself around with enthusiasm.

The 29-year-old said: “I would love to get Bruno up onthat desk. IfBrunostarts jumping up on his seat and starts gesticulating towardsus, then I thinkwe’ve done something right”

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