The former politician and Strictly Come Dancing alum was due to speak on ITV Channel 5's Matt Allwright show, and communicated with a producer moments before her death

Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78, her representative has said.

Her death was confirmed by her spokesperson on Friday morning - she was first elected to Parliament under Margaret Thatcher in 1987 before rising through the ranks