Former Sky News presenter Adam Boulton issues an apology for remarks made on air about former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, who is later reported to have been found murdered. Multiple outlets say Boulton described Widdecombe using terms including “spinster” and “old maid” during live television coverage. The apology is posted on X after the death investigation begins, with reporting describing the remarks as insensitive. The Express and other papers also reference that Boulton discussed aspects of Widdecombe’s personal life during the broadcast, including remarks framed around her “virginity,” which drew criticism from viewers and commentators. The Mirror reports criticism from broadcaster Carole Malone, who condemns Boulton’s comments as insensitive. Across the coverage, Boulton’s stated position is that he was “wrong and insensitive,” and he acknowledges he should not have made the comments. The reports do not attribute any further comments beyond the apology and the earlier on-air language, and they place the incident in the context of early stages of the murder investigation.