Brendan apologises for his behaviour

Brendan Cole has apologised to Lee and Sophie for offending them during the Ask Kate task.

After being told by Kelle that the other celebrities had seen his negative comments, the ballroom dancer tried to make his peace.

"I thought you laid it on a bit thick if I’m honest," Lee told him. "When they said ask Kate who is the funniest, she said me but 'sometimes he has his ups and downs,' and you said 'that is an act'. I mean we've spoken about this but I just want you to know that it's not an act. It's just what I am."

He added, "Oh, and about the beer the other night - you ended by saying I was a little f***."

"I apologise for calling you a little f***, it's not nice and not appropriate," Brendan replied. "I'm sorry for my actions. I hope we can sort it out."

Brendan then apologised to Sophie for declaring that she is a "nightmare" to live with, but tried to explain his reasons for making the comment.

"First of all I do think we're close but certain things drive me nuts," he explained. "I feel there are a lot of things where you go on about things I don't think you should be going on about.

"I'm talking about your drugs and alcohol problems. I don't like to hear about it. It makes me feel uncomfortable every time I have a drink in my hand. But I understand maybe that's the way you deal with it, trying to get by every day."