Sir Bruce Forsyth steps down from Strictly Come Dancing
Sir Bruce Forsyth is stepping down as the regular weekly host of Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has confirmed.
He said it was the "right time to step down from the rigours" of hosting the live show, which celebrates its 12th series later this year.
BBC One's Charlotte Moore paid tribute to Sir Bruce saying the show's success was "due in vast amounts to him".
Sir Bruce will continue to present one-off specials of the show such as Strictly Christmas Special and the Strictly Children in Need Special.
"After 10 wonderful years and 11 series, I believe it is now the right time to step down from the rigours of presenting the Strictly live shows," said Sir Bruce.
He told the BBC News Channel that he would miss the show but would be "watching intently".
"I've always said that at the end of last series I was getting that feeling, 'Is this the time?'," Sir Bruce revealed.
"I've just been on my three month break in the Caribbean, I've been thinking about it all the time."
He continued: "[Live television] takes its toll when you've been doing it for many years, it's a pressure thing.
"But I'm not retiring, that's the last thing in the world I want to do. This isn't Brucie walking into the sunset.