One 2004 contestant score just eight out of 40 for his Cha Cha Cha on Strictly Come Dancing.
One contestant scored just eight on Strictly
Strictly Come Dancing viewers cringed as Ross King was handed a measly 10 out of 40 points for his debut performance on the BBC programme.
The presenter and professional partner Jowita Przystal delivered a Cha Cha Cha over the weekend – marking their inaugural dance in the ballroom contest. Yet their routine failed to impress Shirley Ballas and the other judges. It earned them a paltry 10 points, with twos from Shirley and Craig Revel Horwood plus threes from Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.
Nevertheless, their 10 wasn’t the most dismal score in Strictly history, with one competitor managing to secure merely eight points for their performance, reports Wales Online.
Former Top Gear host Quentin Willson competed in the programme’s second series back in 2004, where he was matched with Hazel Newberry. Their opening routine was also a Cha Cha Cha, which flopped spectacularly and resulted in his elimination from the competition.
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During that episode, previous judges Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli both awarded a pitiful three out of 10. Former judge Arlene Phillips served up just one point, matching the score given by Craig, who quipped that Quentin was “Britain’s worst dancer.”
Bruno, meanwhile, compared it to watching a Reliant Robin attempting to circle a Ferrari.
More than two decades on, Quentin continues to hold the ‘record’ for achieving the lowest ever score in Strictly history. Despite this, he has since described his Strictly experience as among his “proudest moments”.
The Strictly Come Dancing judges in October 2004
During a GB News appearance a few years back, he reflected: “I think failure is a new success, and it is what civilises us.
“So when they rang up and they said, ‘Would you do it’ I instantly said no, because I’m just, you know, I’m as agile as a JCB.
“But my wife said, ‘No, because it will show that you are human and that you can laugh at yourself.’
“And I think it’s really important. For months afterwards, people would come up to me and say, ‘Well done mate’ and shake my hand.
Quentin’s Strictly dance didn’t go down well with the judges
“I think, you know, it really is important that you show your real self and that you can fail. And that’s good. It’s the right message.”
What is Quentin Willson doing now?
Quentin became a household name through telly programmes like Britain’s Worst Driver and Fifth Gear, plus the early days of Top Gear.
At 68, he’s embracing a more peaceful existence, far removed from the glitz and glamour of the dance floor.
The automotive expert and broadcaster remains connected to the motoring world, with his Instagram packed full of vintage motors and driving insights. He also spent years as the public face of FairFuelUK.
The celebrity also treats his social media followers to glimpses of his personal world from time to time, sharing moments with his wife, kids and beloved pooches.
Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One.
