Conservative Party
James Cleverly was unexpectedly booted out of the contest on Wednesday, leaving two rightwing candidates remaining.
"It was a total cock up."
"Of course I think that!" The ousted PM, who also had to resign as an MP before he was kicked out, claimed.
The right-wing pair will go head-to-head to become the next Conservative leader.
Not exactly a good sign for any party member weighing up who to back next month.
Conservatives lurch to the right as James Cleverly is voted out of the race to succeed Rishi Sunak.
The prime minister reminded the opposition how they completely failed to deliver on that famous promise.
"Can we agree it's not smart?" The Sky News presenter said to Damian Hinds.
"I think it's a little bit sad!" The cabinet minister said, waving his arms around and pointing emphatically.
It's a damning result for a government which have been in power for less than 100 days.