Following her departure from the Commons in 2010, Widdecombe appeared on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing that year, and was a runner-up on Celebrity Big Brother eight years later.

LONDON — A former British member of Parliament was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Thursday, prompting a murder investigation that has reignited concerns about the safety of the country’s politicians.

The Strictly Come Dancing star made a chilling confession on TV.

The community in the village where Ann Widdecombe lived have described their shock at her sudden death and the subsequent murder investigation A police cordon remains in place at Widdecombe's Rest - the name Ann Widdecombe gave to her Dartmoor home as a symbol of her retirement.

CHILLING new footage has emerged showing a man suspected of killing Ann Widdecombe putting objects in his bins three days after the politician was attacked. Ms Widdecombe 78, was found dead