'Strictly Come Dancing' contestant Ann Widdecombe has vowed to continue on the show despite the death of her brother this week.
The Daily Mail reports that Malcolm Widdecombe passed away on Tuesday. He was in his early 70s and had been battling cancer.
A source is quoted in the newspaper as saying "Ann is being a stoic. The producers told her that, of course, she should miss this week's show. But one of Malcolm's last acts of consciousness was to turn to the TV screen and laugh fondly at Ann.
"He loved her performance the week before. His wife Meryl and his children very much want Ann to continue to do the show."
Her brother was a retired vicar of an evangelical church in Bristol. His funeral is due to be held next week.
The former MP has proved to be a huge hit with the audience despite failing to make an impression with professional dance partner Anton du Beke on the judging panel.
