Jane McDonald has given fans a rare and hilarious glimpse into her love life — and, in true Jane fashion, she did not hold back.
The much-loved singer and former Loose Women star, 63, opened up during a recent appearance on Alan Carr’s Life’s a Beach podcast, where the conversation took a cheeky turn toward holiday romances.
Jane, who has long been adored for her warmth, honesty and down-to-earth humour, was asked by Alan whether she had ever enjoyed a romance while away on holiday.
And her answer immediately had him laughing.
“I’ve had loads, love!” she confessed.
Alan was clearly delighted by her unexpected honesty, joking that most guests usually try to avoid answering such a personal question. But Jane had no problem leaning into the moment.
Far from appearing embarrassed, she burst into laughter and admitted that holiday romances had once suited her perfectly.
“I’ve had that many, oh, I love it,” she said.
The star then explained exactly why those short-lived flings had appealed to her over the years — and her answer was as funny as it was honest.
“I like them because they’re not very long,” Jane admitted, before adding: “You can leave them and never see them again, and I quite liked that.”
For Jane, whose career has kept her constantly busy for decades, those brief romances offered a light-hearted kind of fun without the pressure of anything serious.
She explained that because work often dominated her life, holiday romances were a good fit for her at the time.
The confession offered fans a playful side of Jane, who has also experienced deep heartbreak in her personal life.
Jane was previously engaged to her long-term partner Eddie Rothe. The pair had first dated as teenagers before going their separate ways, only to reconnect nearly three decades later. Their love story captured the hearts of many fans, especially after they got engaged in 2018.
Tragically, Eddie passed away in 2021, leaving Jane devastated. Since then, the singer has spoken openly at times about grief, resilience and learning to carry on after loss.
But her latest podcast appearance showed that Jane has not lost the sparkle, humour and honesty that have made her such a beloved figure with the British public.
After the clip was shared online, fans quickly flooded social media with praise for the star’s candid confession.
Many said they loved how naturally funny and unfiltered Jane was, while others joked that they would happily spend an evening gossiping with her over a glass of wine.
“Absolutely love this!” one fan wrote.
Another added: “National treasure, I bloody love Jane McDonald and you too, Alan!”
A third commented: “I would love to have a gossip over a glass of wine with Jane. So down to earth and funny.”
Others praised the chemistry between Jane and Alan, with one listener writing: “Such a funny episode, we need more Alan and Jane.”
Another fan summed up the mood perfectly, calling them “both cherished people.”
Jane has built a career on being relatable, warm and refreshingly real — and this latest confession only reminded fans why they adore her so much.
Whether she is singing, presenting, travelling the world or sharing a cheeky story from her past, Jane McDonald continues to prove she is one of Britain’s most entertaining and beloved stars.
And when it comes to holiday romances, it seems Jane has no regrets — only laughter, memories and a few very good stories.


