Len Goodman criticises 'Strictly' talent

Len Goodman does not think that this year's Strictly Come Dancing contestants are of the same standard as previous celebrities, it has been claimed.

The judge was speaking on Radio 1 as the stars arrived at Blackpool's Tower Ballroom ahead of tonight's show.

Goodman said that actress Zöe Lucker, 35, should not have left last week, adding that Coronation Street actor Craig Kelly is missing the beat.

"He's got no rhythm, I've told him that, no natural rhythm," he stated.

"I don't think there's as many good ones this year. There's been some good ones and some not so good ones, it's a right old mixed bag."

Strictly continues tonight at 6.25pm on BBC One.