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Maksim Chmerkovskiy tells Len Goodman to retire (Season 13)
2011 · Season 13
After critiques of Hope Solo performances, Maksim Chmerkovskiy publicly told head judge Len Goodman he should retire — a widely replayed pro–judge clash.
People: Michael Bolton
Sources
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