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Jane McDonald flooded with support after revealing baby joy

The Loose Women star opened up as she returned to the show

Diane Shipley
Senior Online Writer
November 16, 2022
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Jane McDonald returned to Loose Women this week, and she had some touching news to share with viewers of the ITV daytime show.

On Tuesday, the singer and presenter was a guest on the programme and during her appearance, she revealed that her niece had given birth to a baby boy, who she very sweetly named Ed after Jane's late fiancé Ed Rothe, who died last year.

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Speaking about the family's new arrival, Jane said: "He's just the light...he's just so beautiful, I can't believe it. My niece Katie has had a little boy and they've called him Ed. I'm so in love, I didn't know you could feel that".

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Jane went on: "I'm loving it and relishing it and spending time with Katie and my family and just seeing this new life. It's been lovely to spend time".

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The star's fans took to Twitter to share their happiness for Jane, and express how pleased they were to see her return to the show where she used to be a regular panellist.

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The star returned to Loose Women

One wrote: "I think Baby Ed stole the show... as the new man in Jane's life!" Another added: "Loved seeing you again & hearing about your new love… it's so beautiful your niece named him after Ed".

A third commented: "It was great to see you back with the loose ladies today Jane!"

The 59-year-old also briefly spoke about her grief following her partner's death.

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Jane with her former co-star Carol McGiffin

Musician Ed and the star knew each other for a long time, originally dating when Jane was 17 before reuniting in 2008.

Speaking about her loss, Jane said: "I'm doing so much better and you realise just how important your family are, and your friends are, and I have more good days now than bad days. I relish those now."

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