She has already braved dancing the samba in front of a TV audience of millions.

And now Ann Widdecombe has joined other thrill-seekers in daring to ride one of Norfolk's most well-known attractions - Great Yarmouth's Joyland snails.

The former Tory minister visited the renowned seaside site on Saturday as part of a trip to the coastal town to support Reform UK candidate Rupert Lowe's election campaign.

Ann Widdecombe and Rupert Lowe riding the Joyland snailsAnn Widdecombe and Rupert Lowe riding the Joyland snails (Image: Reform)

The pair said they had a "fantastic time" exploring what Great Yarmouth has to offer.

A highlight was riding one of the brightly coloured snails together before they both spoke at a ticketed event that evening.

"The snails reminded me of the Tories - a bumpy ride," said Ms Widdecombe, who was booted out of the Conservative Party in 2019 after running as a European Parliament candidate for Nigel Farage's Brexit Party.

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Ann Widdecombe and Rupert Lowe said they had a fantastic time riding the Joyland snailsAnn Widdecombe and Rupert Lowe said they had a fantastic time riding the Joyland snails (Image: Reform)

Her visit comes days before his arrival on Tuesday to give a speech at an election rally at Great Yarmouth Racecourse.

However, Ms Widdecombe is doubtful the snails will appeal to Mr Farage.

"I think he prefers a faster pace," she said. 

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Nigel Farage is attending a campaign rally in Great Yarmouth on TuesdayNigel Farage is attending a campaign rally in Great Yarmouth on Tuesday (Image: PA)

The constituency has become one of Norfolk's most fiercely contested seats, with the latest polls predicting a strong victory for Labour's Keir Cozens, with Reform and the Conservative candidate James Clark vying for second place. 

There have already been signs of friction between Great Yarmouth's election candidates, with the Tory election hopeful blocking Mr Lowe on Facebook after he received a barrage of comments.

Keir Cozens has also been criticised by the former Southampton Football Club chairman, with Mr Lowe attacking a social media post on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. 

The Labour parliamentary candidate subsequently apologised for putting his campaign logo on an image of troops landing on the Normandy beaches, which was quickly deleted within minutes.