Strictly Come Dancing judges are said to be livid that political broadcaster, John Sergeant has escaped the boot AGAIN, leaving accomplished dancer Cheri Lunghi to go home.

Arlene Phillips is said to be particularly angry at the result of the public vote. An insider told The Mirror: “Arlene thinks it’s a joke that John is still in it. It’s ridiculous that Cherie had to leave as she’s a much better dancer.

“She did see what people saw in John but she thinks that should be over now, it’s getting a bit silly. It’s got to the stage now where it’s time for John to go.”

Head judge Len Goodman is said to be sick of the public awarding John with the sympathy vote: “Len feels it makes a mockery of the competition. He couldn’t believe he was forced to send home one of the best dancers.”

On hearing the news of their departure Cherie’s dance partner James Jordan informed viewers: “Cherie had a lot more to show. This is supposed to be a dance contest. Please, please, people at home vote for the dancing.”