Strictly’s Reverend Richard Coles ‘can’t quibble’ with judges decision

Reverend Richard Coles has said he “can’t quibble” with the judges’ decision as he became the second Strictly Come Dancing contestant to leave the show.

The priest and former popstar, 55, said he was sorry to go so soon, but admitted that he “really can’t dance”.

His eviction came on Sunday night’s result show, when he and partner Diane Buswell brought their Flash Gordoninspired Paso Doble back to the stage in a dance-off against Simon Rimmer and Karen Clifton.

While both pairs were the 0 Dianne Buswell with the evicted Rev Richard Coles lowest scorers following the judges’ results and public vote on Saturday, the panel unanimously agreed to save the TV chef – almost unrecognisable in his Buzz Lightyear costume.

Having scored the lowest mark of 14 on Saturday’s leaderboard, the reverend said: “I’m very sorry to go because I’ve loved every minute of it, especially being with Di and learning from a real master of her art.

“It’s been wonderful, but I can’t really dance so I can’t really quibble with the judges’ decision.”

He continued: “It’s just wonderful to come together with a group of people you’ve never met before, and have such an intensely joyous experience.” Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One at 6:45pm on Saturday as the remaining 13 couples take to the dancefloor for the next stage.