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There was nearly a sitcom starring Ann Widdecombe and Anton Du Beke – 11 funny reactions

Oonagh Keating. Updated August 5th, 2021

Comedian and comedy writer Paul Kerensa, who has writing credits for Miranda, TFI Friday and Not Going Out, amongst other things, has revealed that he was approached to write a comedy vehicle for the Strictly Come Dancing odd couple, Ann Widdecombe and Anton Du Beke.

He pulled out at an early stage in the negotiations, when it appeared he was being somewhat exploited by the pair’s agents, who wanted him to write and tout a sitcom pilot, for no money.

The news of the dodged bullet caused tweeters to write some comedy of their own, and we can guarantee that the former Brexit MEP, Ms Widdecombe, wouldn’t like any of it.

Here are the funniest we spotted.

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What might it have been called?

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For the sake of TVs everywhere – and gun crime figures – it’s probably just as well it failed to launch.

Let’s face it – it couldn’t have been funnier than this.

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