'Strictly Come Dancing' contestant Ann Widdecombe has said the comments of judge Craig Revel Horwood hold no fear for her and that his harsh image is a "put-on".
Widdecombe, who placed last with professional dance partner Anton Du Beke after the judges' scoring on Saturday, went through to the next round of the show on viewers' votes.
In a Radio Times interview she said of Revel Horwood: "Those who know him say privately he is different. I hope so, no one should have to face that expression first thing in the morning.
"I believe he's pleasanter than he seems. He was kind to my godson who dashed up for a photo. I know too many personalities who think it clever to seem nasty while being the opposite in real life."
