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On Wednesday 4 June 2025, ITV broadcasts James Martin’s Midweek Menu!

Season 1 Episode 8 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “James Martin’s Midweek Menu” promises to be a delightful treat for food lovers. Scheduled to air on ITV, this episode features James Martin sharing some of his favorite recipes from his popular Saturday Morning series.

Viewers can look forward to a mouth-watering cheeseburger recipe that is sure to satisfy any craving. James is known for his approachable cooking style, and this burger will likely be no exception. He often emphasizes the importance of quality ingredients, and it will be interesting to see what tips he shares to make the perfect burger at home.

In addition to the cheeseburgers, James will also prepare a comforting shepherd’s pie. This dish holds a special place as it was made for guest Jane McDonald, adding a personal touch to the episode. Shepherd’s pie is a classic favorite,...

Comfort food takes centre stage on Wednesday’s episode of James Martin’s Midweek Menu, as singer and presenter Jane McDonald joins chef James Martin for a culinary catch-up. Airing at 2:00 Pm on ITV1, the episode features a classic shepherd’s pie prepared especially for McDonald—a hearty centrepiece to a menu that also includes cheeseburgers and a […]

James Martin’s Midweek Menu: Jane McDonald...

In the upcoming episode of “James Martin’s Midweek Menu,” airing at 2:00 Pm on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, viewers can expect a delightful culinary experience. This episode, titled “James Martin’s Midweek Menu,” showcases some of James’s favorite recipes from his popular Saturday Morning series. Fans of the show will not want to miss the chance to see how he brings these beloved dishes to life during the week.

One highlight of this episode is James’s take on classic cheeseburgers. Known for his passion for comfort food, he will share his unique twist on this favorite, making it a perfect meal for any occasion. Alongside this, he will also prepare a hearty shepherd’s pie, a dish that holds special meaning as he created it for guest Jane McDonald. The combination of these two recipes promises to offer something for everyone, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a weekend treat.

Exclusive: Catherine Tate, the beloved British comedy queen and actress best known for Doctor Who, The Office and her scorching eponymous television show, will top the bill at this year’s London Palladium Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.

Her casting is a fitting way for the festive extravaganza to celebrate its 10th anniversary since being revived at the Palladium.

David Tennant and Catherine Tate in ‘Doctor Who’

Tate will play the role of panto baddie Carabosse, the wicked fairy that puts the curse on the princess that if she pricks her finger, she’ll die. Palladium panto standout Julian Clary will star as King Julian.

Both leading lights will contribute to the show’s book that’s written by Ed Curtis and Michael Harrison, who oversees the enterprise as director and producer.

Tate caught last season’s panto Robin Hood starring Clary, Jane McDonald...

Channel 5 has announced Jane McDonald: From Pole to Pole, a six-part travel documentary series featuring the popular TV personality and travel enthusiast. The show will follow McDonald on a journey spanning from Antarctica to the Arctic. Here’s the Lowdown: This new series sees Jane McDonald traveling across continents and oceans, showcasing stunning locations from […]

Jane McDonald’s Epic New Travel Show: From Pole to Pole on Channel 5...

ITV has decided not to move forward with a UK version of the American game show Pyramid, despite filming a pilot episode hosted by Jane McDonald in 2023. The news was revealed by The Sun newspaper. Here’s the Lowdown: Pyramid, a word-association game, is a popular format in the US, currently airing on ABC. The […]

ITV Scraps Pyramid Gameshow After Jane McDonald Pilot...

Jane McDonald is throwing a New Year’s Eve party, and you’re invited! The ever-effervescent host returns for a special “Jane & Friends” singalong, offering a 90-minute dose of musical merriment to usher in 2025. Ditch the crowded bars and overpriced champagne; this is the place to be for a fun, festive, and comfortably at-home New […]

Jane McDonald’s New Year’s Eve Singalong...

On Thursday 26 December 2024, BBC One broadcasts Blankety Blank!

Christmas Special Season 4 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Blankety Blank” promises to be a festive treat for fans. Titled “Christmas Special,” this edition brings back Bradley Walsh to host the holiday-themed fun. The show will air on BBC One, and it is sure to spread holiday cheer with its unique blend of humor and entertainment.

In this special episode, a lineup of well-known guests will join Bradley. The festive cast includes Jane McDonald, Oti Mabuse, Joel Dommett, Jonathan Ross, Sara Pascoe, and The Vivienne. Each guest will bring their own charm and personality, making for an exciting and lively atmosphere. Viewers can expect plenty of laughs, friendly banter, and the usual antics that come with “Blankety Blank.”

As always, the show will feature the classic game format, where contestants try to fill in the blanks with the help of their celebrity guests.

The excitement is building for the much-anticipated Season 4 Episode 1 of “Blankety Blank,” titled “Christmas Special.” Scheduled to air at 10:00 Pm on Thursday, December 26, 2024, on BBC One, this festive edition promises a delightful mix of laughter, fun, and holiday spirit. Bradley Walsh returns as the charming host, ready to lead the festivities and keep the energy high.

This Christmas Special features a star-studded lineup of guests, each bringing their unique flair to the show. Jane McDonald, known for her powerful voice and vibrant personality, will join the fun, alongside the talented dancer and choreographer Oti Mabuse. Comedian Joel Dommett adds his wit to the mix, while Jonathan Ross brings his signature humor. Sara Pascoe, with her clever insights, and The Vivienne, known for her fabulous style, round out the guest list, ensuring a night full of surprises and entertainment.

Viewers can expect a festive feast of games, laughter, and some...

Exclusive: It’s quite something when Andrew Lloyd Webber, the West End’s biggest theater owner, taps you on the shoulder and says he has something to tell you. Even more so when he leads you from the London Palladium’s orchestra seats, up a couple flights of stairs where a beaming Madeleine Lloyd Webber is waiting to greet you, because they’ve designed a new lounge and dedicated it in your name.

That’s what happened to Michael Harrison, the 44-year-old producer behind Imelda Staunton’s triumph in Hello, Dolly! at the Palladium and her celebrated turn as Rose in a revival of Gypsy, the Sunset Boulevard now on Broadway starring Nicole Scherzinger, The Drifters Girl and countless other musicals, directing three pantomimes — one in his native Newcastle, Birmingham and the annual Palladium Pantomime, now in its ninth year with Robin Hood opening there tonight. Plus he oversees 22 pantos...

On Sunday 23 June 2024, Channel 5 broadcasts The Canary Islands with Jane McDonald!

Episode Summary

In this episode of “The Canary Islands with Jane McDonald” airing on Channel 5, viewers are invited to join Jane McDonald as she explores the breathtaking beauty of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. The presenter embarks on a captivating journey through these stunning islands, uncovering their unique charm and natural wonders.

One of the episode’s highlights is Jane’s visit to the remarkable volcanic tunnels of the Jameos del Agua caves in Lanzarote. This stunning geological formation offers a glimpse into the island’s volcanic history and provides an awe-inspiring experience for both Jane and the audience.

Tune in to Channel 5 for an episode filled with scenic landscapes, fascinating insights, and Jane McDonald’s engaging storytelling. “The Canary Islands with Jane McDonald” promises to transport viewers to these beautiful destinations, capturing the essence and allure of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.

Britain’s beloved personalities are back, offering their unique perspectives on the week’s most talked-about television programs. In this episode, airing on Channel 4 on Friday 21 June, the lineup of celebrities includes Babatunde Aléshé, Mo Gilligan, Miquita, Andi Oliver, Rylan Clark, his mother Linda, Chris Packham Cbe, his step-daughter Megan, Shaun Ryder, Bez, Jane McDonald, […]

Celebrity Gogglebox: Season 6 Episode 3...

Exclusive: Comedian and writer Julian Clary (Julian Clary: Live – Lord of the Mince) will play the title role in this festive season’s London Palladium pantomime Robin Hood, with singer and travel show presenter Jane McDonald (Cruising with Jane McDonald) topping the bill as Maid Marion.

The annual Palladium show, now in its ninth consecutive season, has become an eagerly awaited staple in the West End’s calendar. It runs from December 7 through January 12, 2025. Priority booking opens 10 Am (GMT) April 25.

Last year’s production, Peter Pan, with comedy legend Jennifer Saunders making her pantomime debut as Captain Hook, and with Clary playing Seaman Smee, was a sold-out success, playing 56 performances -often two a day – to an audience of more than 123,000 at the 2,200 capacity variety house.

When tickets went on sale, there was a moment when 90,000 people were in the queue, waiting their turn to book seats.

Embark on a picturesque journey with Jane McDonald as she continues her exploration of “The Canary Islands” in Season 1 Episode 2, titled “Gran Canaria,” airing at 9:00 Pm on January 12, 2024, on Channel 5. In this enchanting episode, Jane takes viewers on a captivating tour of Gran Canaria, unveiling its natural wonders and cultural gems.

The spotlight shines on the magnificent Maspalomas sand dunes, where Jane immerses herself in the beauty of this iconic landscape. Additionally, the episode features the charming village of Firgas, renowned for its scenic waterfall that gracefully runs through the heart of the village.

Whether you’re a travel enthusiast or dreaming of a virtual getaway, “The Canary Islands with Jane McDonald” promises a delightful blend of exploration and relaxation. Tune in at 9:00 Pm on Channel 5 for an episode that showcases the breathtaking landscapes and hidden treasures of Gran Canaria through the lens of Jane McDonald’s infectious enthusiasm.

The Only Way is Essex producer Lime Pictures has snapped up one of the highest-profile execs to have left Paramount Global’s UK unscripted arm following its closure.

Joe McLusky, who was Viacom International Studios’ (Vis) Vice President and General Manager, Non-Scripted, has become Lime’s Director of Production Unscripted, replacing now-Monkey MD Helen Kruger Bratt. He will oversee all UK unscripted production across Lime Pictures and its All3Media stablemates Lion Television and Wise Owl Films.

McLusky is an experienced exec who has previously worked for Lime along with ITV Studios, Shine and Granada. At Vis, he oversaw a team making hundreds of hours of shows per year, mostly for Paramount network Channel 5 and MTV, including the likes of Cruising with Jane McDonald and Catfish UK. That team was closed earlier this year amidst Paramount Global layoffs, leading to around 20 redundancies, with other high-profile exits including Oliver Wright, who...

A full Free Movie of the Day is posted on the JoBlo Horror Movies YouTube channel every other day during the week – but on Fridays things get even freakier and a little more fun. Get your weekend started the right way by indulging in Friday Fright Nights! Every Friday, we’ll be taking a look at another genre movie you can watch in its entirety, free of charge, either on the YouTube channel linked above or in the video embed here.

The Friday Fright Night feature we have for your viewing pleasure this week is a rare type of movie: the family friendly horror comedy musical. I’m not saying there aren’t other movies out there that would fit that description, but there aren’t very many of them. And the family friendly horror comedy musical we’re looking at today is writer/director Mike Cramer’s Teenage Ghost Punk,...

Exclusive: Channel 5 is on the brink of finding a new producer for its next Jane McDonald and Susan Calman shows. This follows owner Paramount Global’s decision to close the Viacom International Studios (Vis) UK unscripted division, revealed by Deadline last month.

Deadline understands that Daisybeck Studios, which makes some of Channel 5’s biggest hits including The Yorkshire Vet and Our Yorkshire Farm, is extremely close to taking on the work with two of the channel’s highest-profile presenters. Based in Leeds, eOne-owned Daisybeck is a trusted Channel 5 supplier that has made hundreds of hours of shows for the channel including many that focus on the outfit’s native Yorkshire.

The move comes as Paramount begins the process of apportioning dozens of hours of Vis’s factual programing to the UK indie sector.

McDonald’s next project is unknown but will likely be within her travelog wheelhouse. She...

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BAFTA and sponsor, telecommunications provider Ee, are celebrating a 25 year partnership with a trailer that is playing across U.K. cinemas from Friday. The partnership is one of the longest running arts partnerships in the U.K. with Ee working with BAFTA to introduce the Ee Rising Star Award. The nostalgic film looks back over the past 25 years of film, following the stories of the Chen family, opening with a popcorn-fuelled trip to the cinema in 1997, continuing with the memorable moment their father proudly reveals their first LCD TV set up and ready for Blockbuster VHS rentals, first dates at the cinema and culminates in the family streaming a film over Ee Full Fibre broadband in 2022. The film ends with the message: “The way we watch film might have changed, but our love for it never has. Ee proud sponsors of the BAFTA Film Awards for 25 years.”

The trailer,...

The BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Scotland’s Stv are joining forces to broadcast a short film that attempts to burnish the credentials of British free-to-air television at a time when U.S. media giants such as Netflix and Apple are becoming increasingly influential.

The five broadcasters are clearing their schedules at 8.58 Pm Wednesday to show the two-minute film Our Stories, which was created by Uncommon Creative Studio and directed by Sam Walker through Pulse Films. It is the first time they have collaborated on such an endeavor.

Emboldened by the role they have played during the coronavirus pandemic and increasingly keen to underline their value when viewers are turning to streamers, the broadcasters hope that the campaign demonstrates the power of TV and its ability to bring people together. They said it also represents a statement on their contribution to the UK creative economy.

Our Stories takes...

British broadcaster Channel 5 is setting sail on a new cruise with Scottish comedian Susan Calman replacing Jane McDonald.

Last week, McDonald revealed she was stepping down as host of long-running format Cruising with Jane McDonald and its spin-off Holidaying with Jane McDonald.

However, the ViacomCBS-owned broadcaster has navigated choppy waters by finding a replacement quickly. The Armchair Detectives host recently fronted Secret Scotland with Susan Calman for C5 and she will now step into the captain’s position on its key shows.

Both shows will be produced by Viacom International Studios.

Cruising with Susan Calman is commissioned by Factual Commissioning Editor Guy Davies and Holidaying with Susan Calman is commissioned by Greg Barnett.

Susan Calman said, “I’m over the moon to be working with Channel 5 on such a prestigious group of shows. I can’t wait to go on exciting voyages and incredible journeys and take the wonderful viewers with me.

The fact that CBS-owned Showtime revealed at the end of last month that it was developing a U.S. version of Paramount TV and Viacom International Studio’s Argentinean comedy 100 Days To Fall In Love is undoubtedly a coincidence, but it also sums up what the two companies need to do globally following the long-awaited decision to merge.

There has already been huge focus on the merger from a domestic point of view, including what the C-suite will look like and how the various domestic assets will work together, but both businesses are also global giants with CBS generating around $2.5B in revenue outside the U.S. last year and Viacom generating around $2.2B.

Below, Deadline looks at the different global strategies and what the merger will mean internationally for the two companies’ slew of foreign divisions as they rebuild the House of Sumner.

In short, Viacom’s focus...

Viacom’s UK production studio has set its sights on moving into drama and children’s programming as its sister broadcaster Channel 5 plots life after Big Brother.

C5 unveiled its first annual financial results since the decision to cancel the long-running Endemol Shine format and despite a slight dip in turnover, it revealed that spent 2% more on original programming than in the previous year.

Turnover for the fiscal year of 2018, which ran to the end of September, was down from £379.7M (Us$473.3M) to £376.3M (Us$469.1M) with operating profit down from £45M to £39.9M. However, the company said that the latter’s decrease was down to a “decision by management to increase spend on UK original programming by 2% despite a decrease in turnover”. Its total content spend last year was £232M, which includes all programming spend including acquisitions.

It is now turning its attention to the scripted genre...

Killing Eve and Patrick Melrose were the big winners at the BAFTA TV Awards in London.

The BBC America drama, which was created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, took home the best drama series award as well as for Jodie Comer as best actress and Fiona Shaw for best supporting actress. In the main drama category, it beat breakout BBC One terror hit Bodyguard, BBC/Amazon co-pro Informer and Sky sleeper hit Save Me.

Comer, who plays murderous lead Villanelle, beat her Killing Eve co-star Sandra Oh as well as Bodyguard’s Keely Hawes and Mrs Wilson’s Ruth Wilson in the lead actress category. Comer thanked her “inspiration” Waller-Bridge as well as Boardwalk Empire’s Stephen Graham, who helped her out early in her career, and her Nana Frances in the last award of the night.

Shaw, who plays MI6 agent Carolyn Martins, beat Keeley Hawes (Mrs Wilson), Billie Piper (Collateral...

When Viacom bought Channel 5 five years ago, the station was wholly dependent on U.S. acquisitions such as the “CSI” franchise, but times have changed greatly in those few years. Now, while many broadcasters express anxieties over the perceived threat from global tech behemoths, the U.K.’s third biggest commercial TV network, Channel 5, has reinvented itself by going local.

“Acquisitions aren’t cheap,” says program director Ben Frow. “You get into a bidding war with other channels, you get a license period. People don’t want to watch 22 hours of television anymore. Those days are over.”

Channel 5 even had the confidence to drop “Big Brother,” a move that undoubtedly caused some jangled nerves at Viacom. Yet, the station has been profitable for the past four years and is gaining in credibility.

Last year Channel 5 programs were nominated at the Royal Television Society and Grierson Awards, as well as earning international awards at Assn.

Viacom is expanding its production business in the UK and has handed responsibility to Comedy Central and Paramount international chief Jill Offman.

The U.S. media giant has launched a production center in Manchester and has rebranded its UK division Elephant House Studios as Viacom International Studios UK. This follows the launch of Viacom International Studios in Latin America last year. Separately, it has also opened a production base in Madrid.

Elephant House was responsible for series including reality format Make or Break and Cruising with Jane McDonald. It has recently scored its first original production for a third-party channel – producing a factual series for ITV with details to come.

Vis UK’s General Manager Joe McLusky, and Creative Director Ed Taylor will now report to Offman, who as international brand head for both Comedy Central and Paramount Network already has oversight of comedy and drama productions for Viacom out of the UK.

Exclusive: British broadcaster Channel 5 has certainly been stepping up its ambitions since Viacom paid $580M for it four years ago and there’s no better example than luring former BBC presenter Jeremy Paxman to the network.

Deadline understands that Paxman, who worked for the BBC for over 40 years, most notably as host of late night current affairs show Newsnight, is making All The Queen’s Children for Channel 5.

The two-part documentary looks at the lives and roles of the Queen’s four children and examines their changing relationships with the British public over the course of the last 60 years. It will see Paxman explore the lives of Charles, Prince of Wales; Anne, Princess Royal; Andrew, Duke of York; and Edward, Earl of Wessex.

The series, which was ordered by Factual Commissioning Editor Lucy Willis, is produced by Spun Gold, the British production company behind ITV entertainment hit The Full...

Viacom is bolstering its in-house British production division Elephant House Studios with the hire of Secret Britain and An Hour to Catch A Killer producer Ed Taylor.

Taylor joins this month as Creative Director of the company. He was previously Creative Director at ITV Studios-owned label Potato, where he oversaw factual and factual entertainment.

Taylor has produced a number of series for Channel 5 including Autopsy: The Last Hours of… and Paddington Station 24/7 as well as The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best for the BBC. He will work alongside Joe McLusky, Vice President, Elephant House Studios, who joined in 2016 and reports to Paul Dunthorne, COO, Viacom International Media Networks UK, Northern and Eastern Europe.

Elephant House Studios produces series including Cruising with Jane McDonald, Make or Break?, Concorde and Caught on Camera.

Taylor said, “I am delighted to be joining Elephant House Studios at this particular time, where following...

Peaky Blinders won best drama at tonight’s BAFTA TV Awards beating The Crown in a surprise move. While Vanessa Kirby, who played Princess Margaret in the first two seasons of Netflix’s royal drama, won best supporting actress, it was another disappointing night for Left Bank and the gang.

Kirby said Claire Foy, who was beaten to best actress by Three Girls’ Molly Windsor in another massive upset, was the “best sister I’ve ever had apart from my actual sister”. But it didn’t stop the surprise after Foy, who was at the center of a pay controversy earlier this year, will go empty handed in terms of UK awards for her star turn in The Crown.

It was largely a night for domestic successes rather than awards for the slew of international co-productions and British-made Svod series that were nominated.

Three Girls, a drama about the Rochdale rape case,...

Netflix drama The Crown is once again set to duke it out to win at the BAFTA TV Awards after being nominated in three key categories alongside Charlie Brooker’s dystopian anthology series Black Mirror, Thandie Newton-fronted cop drama Line of Duty and domestic British series Three Girls.

The period series was shut out at last year’s event despite picking up five nominations and has once again been nominated in the best drama category, while Claire Foy will go up against Hollywood star Thandie Newton for best actress. Given Foy’s performance over the two seasons, and the recent controversy over her salary, she is the hot favorite to pick up a gong as she exits the Left Bank drama. Similarly, Vanessa Kirby, who is handing over the reins of Princess Margaret to Helena Bonham Carter for seasons three and four of The Crown, is nominated for supporting...

Jane McDonald takes onthe starring role inAndrew Lloyd Webber's Cats when it returns to Blackpool direct from its sell-out season at the London Palladium in the West End.Jane, who is one of Britain's best loved singers, presenters and entertainers, will play the role of Grizabella.The hit show will run at the Blackpool Opera House for a strictly limited eight weeks from tonight9 July and the Blackpool performances will be the only place theatre-goers can see Cats North of London in 2015.

Lynda Bellingham's funeral will be a Royal Variety-style celebration of her life. The beloved actress and television presenter passed away earlier this week after losing her battle with cancer and her husband Michael Pattemore is honouring her dying wish by inviting her close pals to give her ''one last show''. Christopher Biggins, Maureen Lipman, Jane McDonald, Denise Welch and Nickolas Grace will all perform at the celebration in Somerset next Monday (03.11.14) before a memorial service is held in London at a later date. Christopher, Lynda's best friend of 40-years, explained: ''It's going to be the longest funeral ever! Michael has asked Maureen,...

Lynda Bellingham's funeral will be a Royal Variety-style celebration of her life. The beloved actress and television presenter passed away earlier this week after losing her battle with cancer and her husband Michael Pattemore is honouring her dying wish by inviting her close pals to give her ''one last show''. Christopher Biggins, Maureen Lipman, Jane McDonald, Denise Welch and Nickolas Grace will all perform at the celebration in Somerset next Monday (03.11.14) before a memorial service is held in London at a later date. Christopher, Lynda's best friend of 40-years, explained: ''It's going to be the longest funeral ever! Michael has asked Maureen,...

Lynda Bellingham's former 'Loose Women' co-host Jane McDonald has paid tribute to her late friend and admits she can't believe ''she's gone''. The singer starred on the panel of the chat show with Lynda - who lost her battle with colon cancer on Sunday (19.10.14) at the age of 66 - and became very close friends with her. Jane is in total shock that Lynda passed away before fulfilling her dying wish of spending one last Christmas with her family, husband Michael, 59, and her sons, Michael, 31, and Robbie, 26, because she had seemed in such ''good spirits'' since choosing to...

Jane McDonald wouldn't return to 'Loose Women' for ''a million pounds''. The singer was a regular member of the popular ITV show's discussion panel until January this year, but is adamant she doesn't regret her decision to leave as it's been beneficial to her career and personal life. Speaking in the new issue of Bella magazine, she said: ''I can't say I don't miss it, because I do, but the pros outweigh the cons now. It wasn't an easy decision to make. ''But it's paid off in my personal life and with my music. Even if I was offered a million pounds...

Denise Welch has hit out at Myleene Klass over comments she made about Loose Women.

Welch - who quit the ITV talk show in October last year following a row with producers over changes to the programme - took to Twitter to say how disappointed she was in Klass, who claimed the show was previously "too ranty and misogynistic" before she joined in January.

Klass had told the Daily Mail: "I love Loose Women. It's nice to be able to articulate and get things out there. But I feel it was getting a bit misogynistic, a bit post-menopausal or pre-menopausal and ranty.

"That's not how women should be represented so it's nice they've refreshed the panel and we can talk about politics, fashion designers and what else is going on in the week."

After reading the comments, Welch tweeted: "Disappointed @KlassMyleene @McGiff. Sadly ratings suggest most viewers don't agree with you.

Jane McDonald has announced that she has quit Loose Women.

The singer - who has been a panellist on the ITV show since 2004 - is leaving the programme so that she can focus on her new album and upcoming tour.

McDonald revealed the news on her Twitter page yesterday (January 11).

She wrote: "It has been an incredible 10 years for me on Loose Women and I've loved every minute of it.

"I've got a busy and exciting year coming up with a new album and national concert tour. So the time is right for me to step aside from Loose Women and concentrate on new opportunities.

"I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again on tour and I thank you all for your continued support, loyalty and best wishes."

McDonald's announcement comes shortly after the departures of her fellow long-running Loose Women stars Carol McGiffin and Denise Welch last year.

Welch left...

Jane McDonald has quit 'Loose Women' after an ''incredible 10 years''. The 50-year-old singer joined the daytime show as a panellist in 2004 but the programme is continuing a trend towards younger hosts after Denise van Outen, 39, Rochelle Humes, 24, and 37-year-old Angela Griffin were introduced in an attempt to give it a boost. In a message posted on her Twitter account, Jane noted she will be taking the chance to tour again and embrace her music career. She wrote: ''It has been an incredible 10 years for me on Loose Women and I've loved every minute of it. ''I've got a busy...

Jane McDonald has quit 'Loose Women' after an ''incredible 10 years''. The 50-year-old singer joined the daytime show as a panellist in 2004 but the programme is continuing a trend towards younger hosts after Denise van Outen, 39, Rochelle Humes, 24, and 37-year-old Angela Griffin were introduced in an attempt to give it a boost. In a message posted on her Twitter account, Jane noted she will be taking the chance to tour again and embrace her music career. She wrote: ''It has been an incredible 10 years for me on Loose Women and I've loved every minute of it. ''I've got a busy...

We only really had ourselves to blame if we didn't like last night's X Factor, given that we were responsible for picking half the songs. Still, us viewers have high expectations, and it's time to find out who didn't quite match up...

Yep, the final five is about to be cut to the final four - and that's without even mentioning performances from Rebecca Ferguson and James Arthur. So join us at 8pm here on Digital Spy as we'll be bringing you all the action from the show...

20:58But that's that for now. Are you going to miss Tamera? Are you glad Luke is here? Are you spitting blood or sipping champers? Let us know below!

20:58Well, that's the weirdest theme we've ever heard. Elton John vs Beyoncé? Did we hear that right? And the acts for your delectation will be Michael Bublé and Leona Lewis. Christmassy!

20:...

We only really had ourselves to blame if we didn't like last night's X Factor, given that we were responsible for picking half the songs. Still, us viewers have high expectations, and it's time to find out who didn't quite match up...

Yep, the final five is about to be cut to the final four - and that's without even mentioning performances from Rebecca Ferguson and James Arthur. So join us at 8pm here on Digital Spy as we'll be bringing you all the action from the show...

20:58But that's that for now. Are you going to miss Tamera? Are you glad Luke is here? Are you spitting blood or sipping champers? Let us know below!

20:58Well, that's the weirdest theme we've ever heard. Elton John vs Beyoncé? Did we hear that right? And the acts for your delectation will be Michael Bublé and Leona Lewis. Christmassy!

20:...

Coleen Nolan and Kaye Adams are both returning to Loose Women later this month, ITV has confirmed.

Adams, the show's original anchor, will be back in the presenter's chair and will share the role with Carol Vorderman and Andrea McLean.

Nolan will return to a seat on the panel on Monday, October 7.

Kaye left the show in 2006, while Nolan departed in 2011 with an emotional send-off.

The duo join a lineup of panelists, which includes Sherrie Hewson, Jane McDonald, Denise Welch, Lisa Maxwell, Janet Street-Porter, Sally Lindsay, Linda Robson and Shobna Gulati.

"After two and half years away, now feels like the right time to 'come home' to Loose Women," said Nolan.

"I'm ready to embrace the show whole-heartedly again and return to the most special of places - the homes of our viewers. It's the public that have always mattered the most to me and the Loose Women audience are the most loyal of all.

Shy 'X Factor' wannabe Sam Bailey has been slammed after it emerged she has previously performed with Lulu. The 35-year-old prison officer - who has been dubbed Screwbo - wowed the judges with a stunning performance of Beyonce's 'Listen' at the weekend and insisted she hadn't auditioned for anything before, but an online profile claims she has ''worked with Beverley Knight, Lulu and Jane McDonald''. The website also boasts that Sam has a ''wealth of experience'', and a former colleague insists she has previously auditioned for the talent show before, as well as 'Britain's Got Talent'. They told The Sun newspaper:...

A number of Loose Women stars are reportedly facing the axe by early 2014.

ITV bosses are said to be looking to make some changes in the daytime show following a drop in ratings, according to The Sun.

Each panellist has allegedly been handed short 12-week contracts, with their place on the show getting reviewed in January.

Carol Vorderman, Carol McGiffin and Linda Robson are among the stars who may be replaced in the New Year.

Celebrity Big Brother star McGiffin and Sherrie Hewson are 2/1 favourites to go, according to the tabloid.

Jane McDonald and Janet Street-Porter follow at 3/1, while Lisa Maxwell and Sally Lindsay have odds of 4/1.

However, Denise Welch and Andrea McLean are tipped to survive the axe, bookmakers Ladbrokes has said.

Loose Women creator Helen Warner recently returned to ITV from Channel 4 as the new Head of Daytime.

McGiffin entered the Celebrity Big Brother house on Channel...

Jane McDonald would never star on 'Celebrity Big Brother' because she wouldn't be able to have her weekly pork pie. The 'Loose Women' star - who recently landed her own daytime TV show 'Star Treatment' - is adamant she'll never sign up for the Channel 5 reality show because it would break her ritual of munching on the calorific meaty treats every Sunday night. Speaking to Bella magazine, she said: ''I love watching it but I'd go mad. One, I wouldn't get my pork pie on a Sunday, and that would throw me out for the rest of the week.

Loose Women star Jane McDonald has ruled out entering the Celebrity Big Brother house.

The singer confessed that she won't be following in the footsteps of Denise Welch and Coleen Nolan by appearing on the Channel 5 show.

"I love watching it but I'd go mad. One, I wouldn't get my pork pie on a Sunday, and that would throw me out for the rest of the week," McDonald told Bella magazine.

"I like tradition. I like certain things at certain times. Also sleeping in the bedroom with everybody else - oh no. And me without make-up, forget it.

"I think illusion is a lovely thing, and being in the arts and on stage, that little bit of mystique is a wonderful thing to keep."

On rumours that her fellow Loose Women panelist Carol McGiffin will appear on the upcoming series, she added: "With Carol what you see is what you get,...

Carol Vorderman returned to 'Loose Women' today (24.04.13) after breaking her nose last month. The 52-year-old presenter - who fell down a flight of stairs while wearing killer heels and smacked into a wall - returned with a healed snout and was presented with a pair of sensible flat shoes by fellow daytime talk show panellists Linda Robson, Janet Street-Porter and Jane McDonald to welcome her back. Speaking to Carol on the ITV programme, Jane said: ''We're thrilled to bits that you're back and we've just all clubbed together and bought you a little pressie just to say, 'Welcome back Carol...

Carol Vorderman returned to 'Loose Women' today (24.04.13) after breaking her nose last month. The 52-year-old presenter - who fell down a flight of stairs while wearing killer heels and smacked into a wall - returned with a healed snout and was presented with a pair of sensible flat shoes by fellow daytime talk show panellists Linda Robson, Janet Street-Porter and Jane McDonald to welcome her back. Speaking to Carol on the ITV programme, Jane said: ''We're thrilled to bits that you're back and we've just all clubbed together and bought you a little pressie just to say, 'Welcome back Carol...

New Loose Women panellist Shobna Gulati has told Digital Spy that she won't have a problem keeping up with the partying lifestyles of her co-stars.

Gulati started her new job as a regular on the ITV daytime show earlier this month.

The soap star was carried on to the set yesterday by a topless fireman, a reference to her Coronation Street character Sunita Alahan's recent storyline involving a blaze in the Rovers Return.

Speaking to Digital Spy at last night's (March 19) Royal Television Society Awards, Gulati said that she could "definitely" hold her own against the strong personalities on Loose Women and teased that she would have plenty of saucy tales to keep up with her co-stars.

"I'm an old girl, I've got lots of stories," she said.

Joking about the famous Loose Women drunken nights out, Gulati added: "I've got my Corrie colours. Drinking? The Loose Women are small...

Matt Cardle has seemingly ended his feud with X Factor 2012 winner James Arthur. The 2010 series champion - who late last year embarked on a Twitter spat with the 'Impossible' singer - said that he would like to take Arthur out for a pint. During an interview on ITV's Loose Women this afternoon (January 4), Cardle admitted that he bore no hard feelings towards the 24-year-old. "Look, he said something offensive to me," Cardle told panellists Carol Vorderman, Linda Robson, Janet Street-Porter and Jane McDonald. "[He said] that [previous X Factor winners] had written bad albums and that's fair enough, he's entitled to an opinion but we're talking about some brilliant song writers that I wrote the songs with," Cardle explained. "I gave him some friendly advice to try and keep your mouth shut a little (more)...

Jane McDonald has volunteered to duet with controversial X Factor star Christopher Maloney should he reach the show's final. The 49-year-old said that she feels sorry for her fellow ex-cruise ship performer and would be "very proud" to sing alongside him. Speaking on ITV1's Loose Women earlier today (November 25), McDonald said: "If Chris Maloney wants me to sing on the duet of X Factor with him, I will do it, I will do it with you. "I would be very proud to sing alongside him. I think he's had a rough ride." Admitting that she has been a fan of Maloney "right from the beginning", McDonald continued: "He's had a lot of criticism. I am (more)...