Here we take a look at the lowest-scoring Strictly Come Dancing contestant’s life away from the show as the latest series hits its second week of live performances
After scoring a paltry ten points following his first performance on Strictly Come Dancing last week, Ross King could be forgiven for feeling a little downcast as he enters week two of the competition.
And while his apprehension ahead of tonight’s show is understandable, there may be a slight comfort in knowing that he is not the first person to score an incredibly low score. Judges, including Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke, were left unimpressed by his performance of the Cha Cha last weekend.
After receiving his low score, Ross said: “At least I can say I got a 10 on Strictly Come Dancing in my first week. The great thing is that we all know that nowadays you can rewrite history.
He added: “So, in years to come, people will ask me about my experience on Strictly, and I will say, ‘Can you believe it?’ No one ever needs to remember that it was a collective 10.”
Determined to make an impression and inspire the public, he added: “I think it’s just Stefan (Dennis) that’s older than me. So I’m hoping to inspire people,” he says. “I’m representing everyone who’s never danced before, but might have a go with some lessons.”
But back in 2004, former Top Gear host Quentin Wilson scored a dismal eight points alongside his professional dance partner Hazel Newberry. At the time, judge Bruno Tonioli compared it to watching a Reliant Robin circle a Ferrari, a reference to his career in the motoring industry.
And more than twenty years later, Quentin continues to hold the title as the lowest-scoring celebrity on the BBC dance show. But forever the optimist, the presenter claimed that Strictly was one of his “proudest moments.”
A few years ago, during a GB News interview, the presenter recalled his moment on the show and said: “I think failure is a new success, and it is what civilises us. “
He added: “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.”
He continued: “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. “
He added: “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.”
Now however, Quentin’s life could not be further removed from the glamour of showbiz. He maintains a strong connection with the motoring industry on social media by showing off vintage cars.
But he was also the face of FairFue1UK, which helped campaign against tax hikes for drivers. He also shares with fans an insight into his family life, picturing his wife and children.
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