One of the UK's best-loved entertainers, Jane McDonald first captured the nation's hearts with a role on the BBC 1 docusoap The Cruise in the late 90s. After the release of her eponymous debut album in 1998, she began carving out a mainstream showbiz career with appearances as a special guest on the National Lottery, a presenter on Loose Women, and the star of the 2017 travel series Cruising With Jane McDonald, which won Jane her first BAFTA.