Jane McDonald has opened up in one of her most emotional interviews yet, revealing how the devastating losses of her mother and fiancé have completely changed the way she sees the future.

The beloved singer and television favourite has spoken candidly about living with grief, admitting she has reached a painful acceptance when it comes to finding love again.

A Life Changed By Two Devastating Losses

Jane’s life was turned upside down in 2018 when her beloved mother, Jean, passed away just two weeks before Christmas.

At the time, the presenter described the loss as feeling like “a light in my heart has gone.”

Just three years later, tragedy struck again.

Her fiancé, Ed Rothe, died in 2021 at the age of 67 following a short battle with lung cancer. Ed, a former drummer with Liquid Gold and later a member of The Searchers, had been Jane’s partner and greatest source of support for many years.

Losing both of the people closest to her left an enormous void—one she says never truly disappears.

“Grief Never Leaves You”

Reflecting on her journey, Jane explained that grief is something people learn to live alongside rather than overcome.

She believes that as people grow older, almost everyone eventually experiences heartbreaking loss.

“People my age have all joined the club where we’ve lost people. Grief is always going to be there, right at your side, and it doesn’t get any better or easier. What you have to do is fill your life with a load of joy and let it sit alongside it.”

Instead of trying to erase the pain, Jane has focused on embracing the happiness that still exists around her.

It’s a philosophy that has helped her continue performing, travelling and enjoying life while still honouring those she has lost.

The Emotional Realisation About Love

Grief has also transformed Jane’s outlook on romance.

While she isn’t completely closing the door on love, she admits she no longer feels the need to search for another relationship.

Speaking honestly about her future, she explained:

“I’ll never say never, because you just don’t know what’s around the corner, do you?”

But she added that she has already been fortunate enough to experience a love many people spend a lifetime searching for.

“If it never happens, then fine. I had a great partner who I feel very blessed that I had in my life. And I’m fine. I’ve got a great group of friends who I go out with and that’s enough, really.”

Rather than seeing herself as lonely, Jane says she feels grateful—for the memories she shared with Ed and for the friendships that continue to surround her.

The Daily Ritual That Keeps Her Mother Close

Despite the years that have passed, Jane still finds comfort in a simple morning routine.

She keeps a portrait of her mum inside her home and speaks to her every single day.

Each morning, as she walks past the photograph, she greets her with the same affectionate words:

“Morning Mum, isn’t it a lovely day today?”

Jane says those conversations bring her genuine comfort.

She believes the connection she shared with both her mother and Ed continues to live on through the love and memories they left behind.

“They’re Still With Me”

For Jane, remembering the people she has lost isn’t about holding on to sadness.

Instead, it reminds her how fortunate she was to have experienced such deep love.

She shared:

“I feel like my mum and Ed are still with me because I talk about them all the time. I’m still full of love from them and that’s a lovely place to be.”

That enduring sense of love has become the foundation that helps her move forward.

Finding Strength In Friendship

Jane also credits her closest friends for helping her through her darkest days.

Living with her best friend and Celebrity Gogglebox co-star Sue has given her companionship, laughter and support when she has needed it most.

Although grief remains part of her everyday life, Jane’s heartfelt reflections reveal a woman who has found peace—not by forgetting those she loved, but by carrying them with her into every new chapter.

Her honest words have resonated with countless fans, offering a powerful reminder that while loss may never disappear, love can continue to provide comfort long after someone is gone.