Ann Widdecombe set to be honoured in Strictly episode

The 78-year-old appeared on the BBC show in 201017:35, 12 Jul 2026Ann Widdecombe may have a special tribute from Strictly Come Dancing after her death was announced on Thursday morning.‌Former MP Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday (July 9) morning. Devon and Cornwall police announced that on Friday they were launching a murder investigation into her death.‌In a new statement from Devon and Cornwall police, the force said there is "nothing to suggest it was politically motivated". They added they are not looking for anyone else in connection with her death, following the arrest of a 28-year-old white British man in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, on Saturday.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterAssistant Ch