BBC bosses have revealed that they will refund all the money made from people voting for John Sergeant to win.

John announced his decision to leave the show this morning and rather than get caught up in yet another phone vote scandal, Strictly bosses have confirmed that they will refund all voters who backed John.

A source told The Sun: "We are working out the details now, but we are working out a plan where viewers will be refunded.

"We are very keen to ensure that everything is above board."

The insider added: "John only told us that he was quitting this morning, everyone was devastated and asked him to reconsider, but he said no."