‘I have had a blast!’ Jane McDonald leaves a nation in mourning as she QUITS her Cruising series to focus on her music career
Jane McDonald has left her fans utterly devastated after quitting her beloved Cruising series.
The presenter, 56, broke the tragic news in a statement on her website, revealing that she’s decided to end her travel series after four and a half years to focus on her music career.
Jane added that it’s been ‘a blast’ taking fans on cruises around the world, and after announcing her exit, many fans – including the well-known superfan Adele Roberts – took to Twitter to share their devastation.
Tragic: Jane McDonald has left her fans utterly devastated after revealing she’s decided to quit her Cruising series to focus on her music career
In her statement, Jane wrote: ‘By now you will have seen the news about me stepping away from my shows on Channel 5.
‘It’s been an incredible four and a half years of travelling, 38 Cruises and over 100 flights. It’s now time for me to spend some time in the UK, concentrate on my music and tours and exciting new projects.
‘I want to offer my most sincere thanks to everyone who has worked on all my shows. Everyone at Channel 5 and Viacom International Studios who have all helped make the most incredible and successful programmes.
‘It’s been a total joy to work with everyone and thank you very much to everyone who has watched and supported the shows. I have had a blast!’
Legendary: The presenter broke the tragic news in a statement on her website, as it was also confirmed that she would no longer host her Holidaying series on Channel 5
As well as her Cruising series, Jane will no longer be presenting Holidaying with Jane McDonald.
News that the series was coming to an end left fans utterly devastated, with many taking to Twitter to share their reaction.
Along with a slew of GIFS from fans sharing their upset, one fan tweeted: ‘Sorry to hear about the shows but what a great few years you have given us all look forward to more music and whatever else you decide to do.’
Another wrote: ‘Such terrible news about Jane McDonald stepping away from Crusing With Jane McDonald. However I’m more than willing to take over and have Cruising With Phillip Dobinson or aviation/flying related. Have a think! Open to offers.’
Gutted: News that the series was coming to an end left fans utterly devastated, with many taking to Twitter to share their reaction
A third fan also tweeted: ‘Oh Jane!! You’ll be sorely missed on Channel 5! Looking forward to some new music and spectacular live shows instead.’
Among the upset fans was I’m A Celebrity star Adele Roberts, who left viewers in hysterics when she shared her obsession with Jane during her stint on the show in November.
Re-posting a fan who had shared her concern, she tweeted: ‘Thank you for your thoughts and prayers everyone. But if there’s one thing I know about Jane… she loves riding those waves.
‘She only gets bigger and bigger and better! Can’t wait to see what’s next.’
Sad news: Among the upset fans was I’m A Celebrity star Adele Roberts, who previously admitted she was a die-hard fan of Jane
Cruising With Jane McDonald first aired in February 2017, and has gone onto run for a total of six series, with fans delighting in seeing the Wakefield singer explore various ships across the globe.
The show also won Channel 5 its first ever British Academy TV Award last year, which Jane proudly accepted.
She said: ‘Oh flipping heck! That is so not… I just… no! I’ve even had this written for me because I thought ”There’s no way we’re winning that!”. Wow, it even says ”wow” on here.’
‘My heart is beating so fast, I can’t believe it!’ she added.
Iconic: Cruising With Jane McDonald first aired in February 2017, and has gone onto run for a total of six series