[16][10][38], Widdicombe hosted a weekly radio show on XFM (now Radio X) with Neil "Producer Neil" Fearn from February 2013 to July 2015,[39] which was broadcast initially on Saturdays but which moved to Sundays in August 2014 coinciding with his new role as Fighting Talk presenter (see above). [49] He is a vegetarian. [21][67] She went on to say that, should he be appointed leader, she would never give him her allegiance. [34], Widdecombe became a member of the European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE). "It's not that uncommon," says Graham Holton, a tutor on a postgraduate course on genealogy at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. Despite his other disability, he had been born with ginger. [13], Widdecombe was first elected to the House of Commons, for the Conservatives, in the 1987 general election as member for the constituency of Maidstone (which became Maidstone and The Weald in 1997). Every Sunday night all drinks would be 66p. [21], In November 2006, she moved into the house of an Islington Labour Councillor to experience life on a council estate, her response to her experience being "Five years ago I made a speech in the House of Commons about the forgotten decents. Bob Saget Allegations Did He Abuse the From Olsen Twins? [83][84] Also in 2005, she presented the show Ann Widdecombe to the Rescue in which she acted as an agony aunt, dispensing advice to disputing families, couples, and others across the UK. And if someone has ancestry in Britain going back to the Middle Ages, Prof King says it's actually more likely than not they will be related to a branch of one of the royals. Widdecombe became an Anglican in her 30s, after a period of being an agnostic following her departure from religious schooling. Bears and gollywogs flying everywhere!!". Do you know this baby? He appears to keep them away from the internet and media for a variety of reasons. "Whether you can actually prove it is one of the issues. Nigel Farage said that she was told by the Conservative Party that she would be part of their Brexit negotiations if she stood down as a candidate. [62] I have spent the last week on estates in the Islington area finding out that they are still forgotten. Following Fox's subsequent elimination, she took time to reflect before finally declaring for David Davis. Throughout his broadcasting career, the host has spoken out about his disability. Joshua Michael Widdicombe[1] (/wdkm/; born 8 April 1983[1]) is an English comedian, presenter and actor. What this really shows, according to genealogy experts, is that if you look back far enough a surprisingly high number of people will find a royal ancestor. ", Later, Adam added: "Josh has had a little baby and he's not getting any sleep.. [126] Widdecombe also adopted two goats at the Buttercups Goat Sanctuary in Boughton Monchelsea near Maidstone, although one later died. [115], Until her retirement following the 2010 general election, Widdecombe divided her time between her two homes one in London and one in the countryside village of Sutton Valence, Kent, in her constituency. In September 2012, Widdicombe appeared on The Million Pound Drop with The Last Leg co-host Brooker. [125][82], Widdecombe has a fondness for cats and many other animals such as foxes, and has a section of her website - which is titled the Widdyweb - devoted to all the pet cats with which she has shared her life. "We've all got the same number of ancestors, we just don't always know their names," she says. [33][34], Widdicombe has performed on radio on BBC Radio 4's Arthur Smith's Balham Bash[35] and Absolute Radio's The Frank Skinner Show,[36] written for comedy panel shows Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats[citation needed] and BBC Radio 4's Look Away Now,[37] and supported stand-up comedians Russell Howard, Michael McIntyre, Alan Carr, Stephen Merchant and Shappi Khorsandi on their respective live tours. Josh avoids discussing his personal life in the media because he prefers to keep his private life private. Probably lots of people who are would not be able to prove it with documentary evidence," says Mr Holton. After finding out about his 14 times great grandmother Mary Boleyn (sister of Anne Boleyn), Widdicombe meets with historian, Dr Owen Emerson, who reveals Josh's possible relation to King Henry VIII."Josh I'd like to introduce you to your 14 times great grandmother - Mary Boleyn. [46][45] It made The Sunday Times bestsellers list. Their second boy was born in 2021. Because the records of most ordinary families would not stretch back that far, most people would not know about their link. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time. "[22], Widdecombe was one of the 98 MPs who voted to keep their expense details secret. Their parents, who have no known family connection, are not obviously related. When the news was announced on The Last Leg, host Adam Hill said: "The man who recently welcomed a new baby to the world, which means we literally know what he did last summer, Josh Widdicombe! It was renamed Parenting Hell following the third national lockdown. nThe comedian acknowledged that he is now officially a member of the team disabled because he needs glasses and his eyesight is slowly deteriorating. [63][64][65] Howard became the official party leader in 2003, and Widdecombe then stated, "I explained fully what my objections were in 1997 and I do not retract anything I said then. Alex Brooker is a British television presenter, comedian, and journalist. [51], He claims descent from Sabine Baring-Gould,[52][53] which was confirmed by an episode of the genealogical television series Who Do You Think You Are?. Widdicombe worked as a sports journalist, writing for The Guardian, before becoming a comedian. [138], In 2010, Widdecombe turned down the offer to be Britain's next ambassador to the Holy See, being prevented from accepting by suffering a detached retina. [36], As an MP, Widdecombe expressed socially conservative views, including opposition to abortion; it was understood during her time in frontline politics that she would not become Health Secretary as long as this involved responsibility for abortions. But we have to look to the future and not the past. [112], Widdecombe stepped in at short notice to play the Evil Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which was published by the Brothers Grimm in 1812, at Bridlington Spa in December 2016. Dan Walker has hit back at rumours about his shock BBC Breakfast exit. Mbappe breaks PSG goal record in win over Nantes. According to Disability Horizons, however, Josh has not spoken about any of his other impairments except being ginger-headed. Arguing against the motion were Stephen Fry and Christopher Hitchens, who won the debate overall. Widdicombe won the first series of the Dave gameshow Taskmaster in 2015. The podcast of the show was named "iTunes Best New Audio Podcast" in 2013. Ann was born in Bath, Somerset, while Josh was born in Hammersmith, London. In May 2013, Widdicombe was a guest on the second series of Dara Briain: School of Hard Sums with Marcus Brigstocke. Many people have questioned whether Josh is the alleged husband of Ann Widdecombe. On an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? In the general election of December 2019 as with all other candidates for the Commons fielded by the Brexit Party she did not win the seat she contested (Plymouth Sutton and Devonport), but retained her deposit and came third. 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This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. After finding out about his 14 times great grandmother Mary Boleyn (sister of Anne Boleyn), Widdicombe meets with historian, Dr Owen Emerson, who reveals Josh's possible relation to King Henry VIII. In his debut year, the comedian burst onto the scene with a bang by making it to the finals of So You Think Youre Funny. He became well-known and popular for his humor. last year, Widdicombe was shocked to learn that he is the 15 times great-grandson of the Tudor monarch who was famous for his six wives. 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No, Josh Widdicombe, the famous comedian, is not related to Ann Widdecombe, a politician. Widdecombe told the Commons that the restrictions were needed to prevent prisoners from escaping the hospital. For one of the tasks, Widdicombe got a tattoo of host Greg Davies's name on his left foot. He has appeared on numerous TV shows including Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You, and 8 Out of 10 Cats. On The Last Leg show in 2016, Josh Widdicombe stated that he has a disability. [86][87] Following her second appearance, Widdecombe vowed she would never appear on the show again because of comments made by panellist Jimmy Carr. She has a history of supporting rigorous laws on animal protection and opposition to fox hunting. Joshua Michael Widdicombe (; born 8 April 1983) is an English comedian, presenter and actor.