Strictly Come Dancing: Darcey Bussell quits as judge
Dame Darcey Bussell is to step down as a judge from BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing.Dame Darcey said she was"not leaving because of any upset or disagreement", but to focus on"other commitments".
She added:"It has been a complete privilege for me to be part of Strictly, working with such a talented team."Image caption"It has been a complete privilege for me to be part of Strictly, working with such a talented team. "I have enjoyed every minute of my time and will miss everyone from my fellow judges, the presenters, the dancers, the musicians, the entire back stage team, and especially the viewers of the show, who have been so supportive.
"I am not leaving because of any upset or disagreement at all, I am just stepping away to give more focus to my many other commitments in dance, after seven truly wonderful years that I can't imagine having gone any better."After becoming widely acclaimed as one of the greatest British ballerinas, she retired in 2007.
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