Michael Gove
But was it a snub?
Ex-foreign secretary has 'more than 80 backers' privately on board, while some contenders can't get into double figures.
And then there were thirteen.
As a young LGBT Conservative, Gove is the guy who has the fresh ideas that will resonate with the next generation, move our party forward and win the next election.
"What kind of grown man can't load the dishwasher?"
Final two candidates could also be scrutinised in an interview with Andrew Neil.
"Rory Stewart is in your kitchen for the next hour if you want to chat about Brexit."
Where they stand on Brexit, their key allies and what chance they stand of winning.
About Michael Gove
According to his website: "Michael was first elected as Member of Parliament for Surrey Heath in May 2005. He served as Shadow Minister for Housing & Planning and Shadow Secretary of State for Children, Schools & Families. Following the 2010 General Election, he was appointed as Secretary of State for Education. "A journalist by profession, he has used his position as a writer for The Times and a broadcaster on the BBC to fight for greater personal freedom, a tougher line on crime, a more dynamic economy, a cleaner environment, stronger defence and a better deal for hard-pressed families. His most recent book, Celsius 7/7, was released in 2006 to much critical acclaim."