Quentin Willson, who co-hosted Top Gear, has sadly died at the age of 68, after a short illness.
On Saturday evening, it was confirmed that presenter Quentin Willson had tragically passed away at the age of 68 following a brief illness.
The BBC favourite was most famous for co-presenting Top Gear from 1991 to 2001, before going on to front Fifth Gear on Channel 5.
Yet, he also made history during his stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2004 when he partnered with Hazel Newberry.
Whilst viewers of the programme were shocked when both Ross King and La Voix received scores of two from the panel this year, Quentin actually holds the record for the lowest score ever awarded to a competitor.
During the second series of the dancing show, Quentin and Hazel’s opening performance was a Cha-Cha-Cha, which unfortunately resulted in his exit from the contest.
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In that particular episode, former judges Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli both awarded a dismal three out of 10, reports WalesOnline.
Former judge Arlene Phillips handed out just one point, matching Craig’s score, who declared that Quentin was “Britain’s worst dancer.”
More than 20 years on, Quentin still maintains the ‘record’ for achieving the lowest ever score in Strictly history.
Despite this questionable distinction, he later described his Strictly journey as one of his “proudest moments”.
During a GB News interview several years ago, he mused: “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.
“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.”
Following his stint on the motoring programmes, Quentin retreated from public life to embrace a quieter existence, far removed from the glitz and glamour of the ballroom.
His family released a statement confirming that Quentin had been battling lung cancer and passed away on Saturday.
The statement read in part: “Much-loved husband to Michaela, devoted father to Mercedes, Max and Mini, and cherished grandfather to Saskia, Xander and Roxana.
“Quentin will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him personally and professionally. While messages of condolence are warmly appreciated, the family asks that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.”
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