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Is Jane McDonald the nicest woman in showbiz? How the no-nonsense Loose Women legend, 61, became a cult hero with a host of Gen Z and LGBTQ fans - after suffering devastating tragedies


With her instantly recognisable thick Yorkshire accent and northern charm she has managed to maintain her star power in an industry known for its fickleness.

In 1998 she landed her big break on BBC's The Cruise (Back L-R Michele Morrison , Granville Bailey, Captain lakovos Korres, Jane, Amanda Reid and Jack Failla. In 2004, Jane joined the panel of ITV's Loose Women and became famed for her no-nonsense approach to topics as she debated alongside friends like Carol McGiffin, Lisa Maxwell, Denise Welch and the late Linda Bellingham. While several of the campmates chose items such as family photos, beauty products and comfy pillows, Adele opted for a framed snap of The Cruise star because she 'never fails to cheer her up' and 'reminds her of her radio listeners'.

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