For ten weeks, he criticised and chastised her in front of the nation, describing her dancing as a ‘disaster’.
But Ann Widdecombe has finally got her revenge.
The 63-year-old former politician has been partnered with Craig Revel Horwood for the Strictly Come Dancing live tour, which started yesterday.
Struggling: Craig looks like he's in pain as he lifts Ann as part of the dance
Weeeeeee! Craig spins Ann round on the dance floor
Up you pop: Craig gives Ann a helping hand after she falls during rehearsals
And while Ann looked utterly delighted to be back in her dance shoes, the fixed smile on Craig's face was all too clear to see.
The two were paired together for this year's Strictly Come Dancing tour which starts tonight in Nottingham.
And today they practiced their moves ahead of this evening's performance, and despite Craig's obvious apprehension, he started to look like he was rather enjoying himself.
Ann, in a bright blue tasselled dress, and Craig, looking smart in an evening suit, practiced the samba.
Follow my lead: Craig towered over Ann as they practiced their moves
Let's do it my way: The pair put in some last minute practice of their hilarious interpretation of the Charleston
They are joined on the tour by winner Kara Tointon, Pamela Stephenson, Tina O'Brien, Patsy Kensit, Ricky Whittle and Jimi Mistry.
When Craig and Anne were first paired together, she said: 'I am very much looking forward to dancing with Craig, after all the rude remarks he has made.'
He added: 'Ann is a good sport, I can't wait to get my hands on her, and create a fabulous routine which people will talk about for many years to come.'
Fun time Frankies: Craig said Ann is a good sport, I can't wait to get my hands on her, and create a fabulous routine which people will talk about for many years to come
This way, no this way! Ann and Craig look slightly out of sync on the dancefloor
But he wasn't so kind during the last series of the BBC talent show and was constantly giving her scores as low as one or two, hoping she might go week after week.
He famously gave her only one mark out of ten for her salsa routine and leaving her with the lowest score in Strictly Come Dancing history – just 12 out of 40.
However, she refused to let it get her down, saying: ‘I know that I was not the best dancer in the competition, but I know that my doing it has made other people realise they can.’
Partners: Craig Revel Horwood's fixed smile is all too clear as he takes to the dance floor with Ann Widdecombe for the Strictly tour
The self-confessed 'dancing elephant' finally went in the tenth week of the show and admitted it was right for viewers to vote her off.
And despite vowing that would 'never dance again', she happily signed up to the tour which begins at Nottingham's Capital FM Arena on 14 January and ends on February 13 in Glasgow.
Putting their best foot forward: Tina O'Brien and Pamela Stephenson arrive in Nottingham for the tour
Get your glitter on: Patsy Kensit and Tina O'Brien's partner Jared Murillo get ready for the month-long show
Here come the boys: Robin Windsor, Ricky Whittle and Jimi Mistry arrive for their chance to have another whirl on the dance floor