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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Richard Gilzene

Channel 5 host shares concern after Ann Widdecombe fails to make scheduled appearance

Ann Widdecombe

A TV host expressed concern to viewers over Ann Widdecombe’s whereabouts hours before she was found dead at her home.

The former Tory minister was scheduled to make an appearance on Channel 5’s Matt Allwright show on Wednesday afternoon, but stopped returning messages to show researchers at around 12.19pm, ITV News reports.

“She didn’t show up, unfortunately,” said host Matt Allwright. “But we look forward to speaking to you on some other occasion, Ann.”

A murder investigation has been launched after the 78-year-old’s seriously injured body was found by police at 11.40am on Thursday.

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