BREAKING NEWS: Carole Malone lashes out at Sky News star over ‘disgusting’ Ann Widdecombe remark
Carole Malone has slammed Adam Boulton for the comments he made about Ann Widdecombe in the wake of her d3ath (Image: Channel 5)
Carole Malone has slammed Adam Boulton for the remarks he made about Ann Widdecombe after it was announced she had been m:urdered. It was reported that Widdecombe, 78, was found d3ad at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday (July 9) morning after sustaining serious injuries.
Boulton sparked outrage when he appeared on live television and described Widdecombe as a “spinster,” an “old maid,” a “battleaxe,” and a “bruiser”. He said on Sky News: “She was very much a spinster, by the end I think you’d probably describe her as an old maid. Reportedly, she claimed that she was a virgin.” The former Sky News presenter, 67, was forced to issue an apology, admitting in a post on X that he had been “insensitive” and “clumsy” in his remarks, which were branded “disgusting” and “disgraceful” by many online.
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Widdecombe was found d3ad in her home with serious injuries (Image: Getty)
He added in his apology: “I am a freelance contributor to a number of outlets. I am responsible for what I say, not those who I work for. I make this apology freely because I now recognize I got this badly wrong. It is on me. I also apologize to @SkyNews and @TimesRadio for the unwarranted criticism they have received for my own mistake.”
Even Boulton’s apology has attracted criticism, with Express columnist Malone arguing it was insincere and merely an attempt to “save” his work contracts.
Taking to X, she wrote: “You’re a very clever man. How could you not have known what you were saying as it was coming out of your mouth. Or are you really so lacking in compassion and sensitivity? Your apology is not so much about Ann but more about you saving your various work contracts.”
Devon and Cornwall Police said it is believed Widdecombe was attacked on Wednesday at around 12.30pm, less than 24 hours before her body was discovered the following day.
Boulton described Widdecombe as a “spinster” and an “old maid” (Image: Getty)
The former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokesperson failed to appear on Matt Allwright’s show at 1pm on Wednesday, sparking concerns for her welfare.
ITV News reported Widdecombe had spoken to a researcher on the Channel 5 show on the same day to set up an interview, exchanging messages just after 12pm.
Her last message was received at 12.19pm on Wednesday. The researcher messaged again at 12:48pm requesting that she join the Zoom link in preparation for the interview, but Widdecombe did not reply. Subsequent voice calls and messages went unanswered.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of her m:urder.
