My thoughts in the Telegraph on the passing of Len Goodman. The last great showman: Why Len Goodman’s passing marks the end of an era.

“This old guard didn’t become famous overnight thanks to a TikTok, a reality show or a sex tape,” says branding and PR expert Mark Borkowski. “They rose through the ranks because they were bloody good at what they did and they were grateful and gracious when they found success because it didn’t come overnight. They were steeped in music-hall values – demonstrating real talent, being versatile and putting the hours in. They took nothing for granted, they loved what they did and that shone through to their audiences in theatres and homes.”