According to this press release it looks like Len WILL be back.

http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/d...x?id=081309_01

Bad news imho from the SCD POV that Len is still doing both shows

I agree with you there, and I bet his OH isn't too pleased either. Apparently she talked him out of doing last years' Autumn series, but he "had his mind changed" by the producers. I daresay the same has happened this year. But not a sensible decision.