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Jane McDonald’s plea to TV bosses after replacing Phillip Schofield

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Jane McDonald issued a plea to TV bosses after replacing Phillip Schofield at the British Soap Awards in 2023.

The star declared that she had “had a blast” hosting the show back in June 2023.

Jane McDonald on Loose Women
Jane was Loose Women later in 2023 (Credit: ITV)

Jane McDonald on Loose Women

During an appearance on Loose Women in September 2023, Jane discussed her new programme, Lost in Japan.

She also spoke about losing her partner, Eddie, to cancer. Jane also revealed that she has taken a step back from travelling. She will now be focusing on jobs based closer to home.

As well as this, Jane was congratulated by her Loose Women friends over her Soap Awards hosting gig.

Jane McDonald at the Soap Awards
Jane hosted the Soap Awards back in June 2023 (Credit: ITV)

Loose Women star Jane McDonald hosting Soap Awards

Denise Welch was quick to tell Jane that everyone at Loose Women was “so proud” of her for getting such an “amazing” gig.

Jane, of course, replaced Phillip Schofield as the host of the award show following his axing from ITV after his affair scandal.

It was at this point that Jane issued her plea to TV bosses.

“I had such a blast and please, please, PLEASE…let me do it again!” Jane pleaded, looking straight down the camera.

Jane McDonald and Eddie
Jane and Eddie Rothe were together for many years (Credit: CoverImages.com)

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Jane’s pleading with TV bosses came not long after she made a crushing confession about life without her husband, Eddie.

Eddie sadly passed away back in March 2021 after a battle with lung cancer.

During an interview with Best magazine, Jane was asked whether she would continue making her travel shows.

“I think so. When you lose your partner it’s difficult, and your life changes so, so much. When you’re very busy you’re not thinking about loss, so I am very blessed to still have this amazing job that I love. And it helps me being busy,” she said.

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Robert Emlyn Slater
Senior Writer