Jeremy Vine was moved to tears live on air during a discussion about Ann Widdecombe’s death.
Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the former Conservative minister’s death after new evidence came to light.
The 78-year-old, latterly a Reform UK spokesperson, was found dead at her home in Devon on Thursday (9 July).
A 28-year-old white British man who was arrested on suspicion of her murder on Saturday has since been rearrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation, or instigation of acts of terrorism.
On Monday (13 July), the Channel 5 presenter became emotional after guest Iain Dale recalled how positively Ms Widdecombe spoke of Mr Vine and his team.
“Well, that is too much to hear today. Thank you so much, Iain,” he said as he choked back tears.
Mr Vine went on to explain that Ms Widdecombe was scheduled to make an appearance on Channel 5’s Matt Allwright show on Wednesday (8 July) but stopped returning messages, which he read out live on air.
