skip to main content

Ann wants place in Strictly final

Widdecombe - "Who knows what else Anton will come up with?"
Widdecombe - "Who knows what else Anton will come up with?"

Despite calls for her to leave the competition, 'Strictly Come Dancing' contestant Ann Widdecombe has said she would like fans to put her through to the final.

The Mirror reports that the 63-year-old former politician said: "I would love to be in the final. Flying, slapstick, lifts, who knows what else Anton [Du Beke, professional dance partner] will come up with?"

Reacting to criticism from the judges following her samba on Saturday's show, Widdecombe said: "I got my sixth ovation from the audience - and yes, I am counting."

Read Next