I received the lowest score in Strictly Come Dancing history

I received the lowest score in Strictly Come Dancing history
Source: Daily Mail Online

Former Top Gear host Quentin Wilson made headlines back in 2004 when he infamously received the lowest score from the judges that Strictly Come Dancing has ever seen.

The 67-year-old TV star, who is best known for fronting the car show, as well as other programmes like Britain's Worst Driver and Fifth Gear, was part of the second ever series of the BBC dance show.

However, it wasn't smooth sailing and the presenter was dubbed 'Britain's Worst Dancer' as he received a shocking score of one from Craig Revel Horwood.

Quentin and his professional dancer partner Hazel Newberry gave their all to a Cha Cha Cha for their first performance - but unfortunately, it's cemented in Strictly history for all the wrong reasons.

The duo were awarded eight out of 40, with judges Craig, Len Goodman, Arlene Phillips and Bruno Tonioli giving them scores of two ones and two threes.

Unsurprisingly, Quentin and Hazel were voted off the show first and he still maintains the lowest score record.

Despite the harsh comments, reflecting on that time in a new interview with Metro, 20 years on Quentin revealed he still doesn't regret signing up to the show.

He told the publication that he believes it's 'really important for people in the public eye to make fun of themselves and to be made fun of'.

The presenter added: 'We mustn't take ourselves too seriously at all. I look back on that like a really humbling experience and I did something in front of 12million people, and I didn't do it, and I failed, but I did it with hopefully good grace and I tried.'

Secondly, he's thankful for the weight loss he endured during his stint of the show, as he revealed he lost half a stone.

He explained: 'I did and I lost half a stone, but it was to no avail because I got the lowest ever recorded score, which is still unbeaten! 8 out of 40.'

The Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday on the other hand, was the 'highest scoring' in the programme's history.

The BBC Latin and ballroom show is celebrating 20 years on air and saw comedian Chris McCausland lift the Glitterball Trophy with Dianne Buswell.

Just before his victory, host Claudia Winkleman revealed it was the single biggest-scoring final ever.

During Saturday's grand finale, the judges and viewers alike hailed it the 'best ever' final they had seen over the show's two decades on air.

It wasn't smooth sailing and the presenter was dubbed 'Britain's Worst Dancer' as he received a shocking score of one from Craig Revel Horwood

The Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday on the other hand, was the 'highest scoring' in the programme's history

The BBC Latin and ballroom show is celebrating 20 years on air and saw comedian Chris McCausland lift the Glitterball Trophy with Dianne Buswell

Chris gained his first perfect score of 40 points for a waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers, which was his final dance of the series and left the judges and viewers in tears.

His second routine was a medley of dance styles to You Get What You Give by New Radicals and he recreated his viral "blackout" moment for the first dance.

Chris and Dianne also danced to their own choice of tune - Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) by John Lennon.

Speaking earlier in the show, Chris said: 'I hope [me being on Strictly] will make a difference in people's attitudes towards people who are blind and disabled people.

'When I started this my daughter was really nervous, she's eleven, and I think she fed off my fears and worries but she's been enjoying watching me and she's really proud.

'I've learned that I am more resilient, I think It will take a lot more to scare me in the future and something doesn't have to be perfect to be a success.'

STRICTLY COME DANCING'S WORST EVER SCORES

  • Quentin Willson and Hazel Newberry - 8 points
    In Series Two (2005) motoring journalist Quentin earned a paltry eight out of 40 (including a one from Craig) for his Cha-Cha-Cha. He was the first to be eliminated that series.
  • Fiona Phillips and Brendan Cole - 11 points
    Breakfast presenter Fiona barely made it to double figures in Series Three (2006) when she earned just a score of 11 for her waltz. Despite improving in Week 2, her rhumba score just a one from Craig to total 12 points. She was eliminated in Week 4.
  • Gary Rhodes and Karen Hardy - 17 points
    Chef Gary received a one from Craig for his cha-cha-cha in Week 1 of Series 6 (2008), and only improved to 18 points the following week before being eliminated.
  • John Sergeant and Kristine Rihanoff - 12 points
    Despite performing his Cha-Cha-Cha in Week Eight, John earned a mere 12 points (and a one from Craig). Fearing fans might vote him all the way to the final, the former chief political correspondent withdrew in Week 10.
  • Ann Widdecombe and Anton Du Beke - 12 points
    Ann received her lowest score in Week 2 of Series 8 (2010) when she received just one point from Craig for a Salsa. Considered one of the show's worst ever dancers, the former politician made it to Week 10.
  • Nancy Dell'Olio and Anton Du Beke - 12 points
    In her debut Waltz, which fell to pieces after getting caught up in her dress, Craig awarded Nancy just one point. She was eliminated in Week Five.