THE Risk's Ashley Baptiste quit because last night's Halloween theme went against his Christian faith.

The Cambridge graduate, 22, said he felt uneasy celebrating the holiday as it had its roots in pagan rituals.

A show source said Ashley had ­struggled to fit in because of his faith and added: "He's on a ­different ­wavelength to the rest. He doesn't want to upset his ­bandmates but knows this is for the best."

Ashley, who lives in South London, tweeted: "I love The Risk but am not in the right place to commit. I love the boys and all you amazing people."

Ashford Campbell, of ousted band Nu Vibe, was drafted in as a replacement when Ashley quit on Thursday.