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Singer Jane McDonald has lived in her Wakefield home for the past 18 years but is seemingly looking for a change in scenery and has put the property on the market

Singer and Loose Women star Jane McDonald has placed her £1 million Yorkshire home up for sale four years after the death of her partner, Eddie Rothe. The 62-year-old has lived in the cosy bungalow for the past 18 years but might be looking to find a change of scenery in the future.

Since 2022, she’s been living in the Wakefield house with best pal Sue Ravey and spent the last few years renovating the property to get an open plan kitchen, panoramic views and walk-in closets. She previously discussed moving to a new location in an interview with The Times last year.

“I converted the bungalow into a house during lockdown,” she explained at the time. “I had everything done and it’s gorgeous, but now it’s far too big. All I do is clean. I’ll probably downsize. The sea is calling.”

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The five-bedroom bungalow has four bathrooms as well as a conservatory and a gym. It was sold for £485,000 in 2007 and £205,000 in 1998. And now, it’s on sale for £1 million.

Jane, who grew up in Yorkshire, discussed her home in My Love Letter To Yorkshire. She said on the show: “It’s where I’m from. I love it, I miss it when I’m not there and I’m fiercely proud of it.

“No matter where I was, I always tried to get in a mention of Wakefield – or Wakey as I call it. Because I wanted everyone to know about my beautiful home city and the county of Yorkshire beyond.”

In 2021, Jane lost her partner, Eddie Rothe. She previously shared the deep pain of losing Eddie, who she describes as one of the most incredible humans she ever met.

Eddie tragically away at the age of 67 after a battle with lung cancer in 2021. The two had known each other since their teenage years, but their paths crossed again later in life. They rekindled their romance in the early 2000s and became engaged in 2008.

In a rare admission, the presenter expressed her gratitude for having experienced “real love” with the musician.

Reflecting on the heartache of losing her partner, Jane shared: “You have to find your way of dealing with it, it’s not easy. It never leaves you either. Everybody thinks, ‘Oh, she’s back on track.’

“No, it never leaves you. I have to make a decision every morning about what my day is going to be like, because you can go that way, or you can go that way.”

Jane’s first husband is Henrik Brixen, a ship’s plumbing engineer, from Denmark, who later became her manager. They got married in 1998 but parted ways in 2003.

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With an Easter holiday coming up, I was faced with having to go bare-legged for the first time this year – and this transfer-proof self tan mousse is the product I turned to

There’s always a time in the first half of the year when the sun makes a surprise appearance and I’m required to swap the leggings that I wear for 80% of the year for shorts. For me, this came last week, when I was headed to Italy on holiday for a few days. With the temperate a good few degrees warmer than here in the UK, it was most definitely shorts weather – but my legs still had their pasty winter pallor. In a bid to feel a bit more confident when away, I reached for an old favourite clear fake tan – and was reminded of just how good it is.

The product in question was Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse in the shade Medium, currently reduced down from £19.95 to £14.96. Famously the brand used on the Barbie movie, Isle of Paradise prides itself on its natural looking colours; no orange streaks here. As a fake tan novice, here’s why it impressed me so much…

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First up, it’s fairly easy to apply with a mitt, although being clear with no guide colour, you do have to be diligent about blending it in well, especially around drier areas such as the knees, elbows, hands and feet (I like to apply a rich body cream in these spots first, and then once again after applying the tan). However as it’s transparent, it doesn’t transfer onto clothing or bedding – a major plus in my eyes.

When I was able to inspect the finish result on holiday, once my shorts were on, I was super impressed with the result; my limbs looked a very natural shade of golden, with any lingering greyness, redness or imperfections minimised. I felt really confident wearing my summery shorts and dresses while away, and not like some ghostly pale Brit who spends most of her life indoors.

Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse

£19.95

£14.96

Buy here

I also couldn’t believe how well it lasted. One week on, and back from holiday, it still looks pretty good; not as golden and even as it did initially, but there’s certainly still a bit of colour there.

It does take a bit of time to ensure you’re applying it as thoroughly and evenly as possible, and does take some hours to develop – so not one for a last-minute bit of colour – but I was so impressed with the results that I’ll be making sure I use this before every holiday in the future.

If you do need an instant glow, though, Vita Liberata’s Body Blur, £35, is a cult classic, and an advanced and natural-looking take on traditional body make-up.

And for top-ups and giving your face a subtle glow, myself and the rest of the beauty team swear by St Tropez Self Tan Purity Face Mist, now down from £24 to £19.20, for its super-fine spray and natural colour.

With an Easter holiday coming up, I was faced with having to go bare-legged for the first time this year – and this transfer-proof self tan mousse is the product I turned to

There’s always a time in the first half of the year when the sun makes a surprise appearance and I’m required to swap the leggings that I wear for 80% of the year for shorts. For me, this came last week, when I was headed to Italy on holiday for a few days. With the temperate a good few degrees warmer than here in the UK, it was most definitely shorts weather – but my legs still had their pasty winter pallor. In a bid to feel a bit more confident when away, I reached for an old favourite clear fake tan – and was reminded of just how good it is.

The product in question was Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse in the shade Medium, currently reduced down from £19.95 to £14.96. Famously the brand used on the Barbie movie, Isle of Paradise prides itself on its natural looking colours; no orange streaks here. As a fake tan novice, here’s why it impressed me so much…

READ MORE: New £20 ‘game changer’ Inkey List serum could save you hundreds on pricey clinic facials

READ MORE: ‘I tried Meghan Markle’s go-to lip balm and I’ll never go back – it’s worth the hype’

First up, it’s fairly easy to apply with a mitt, although being clear with no guide colour, you do have to be diligent about blending it in well, especially around drier areas such as the knees, elbows, hands and feet (I like to apply a rich body cream in these spots first, and then once again after applying the tan). However as it’s transparent, it doesn’t transfer onto clothing or bedding – a major plus in my eyes.

When I was able to inspect the finish result on holiday, once my shorts were on, I was super impressed with the result; my limbs looked a very natural shade of golden, with any lingering greyness, redness or imperfections minimised. I felt really confident wearing my summery shorts and dresses while away, and not like some ghostly pale Brit who spends most of her life indoors.

Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse

£19.95

£14.96

Buy here

I also couldn’t believe how well it lasted. One week on, and back from holiday, it still looks pretty good; not as golden and even as it did initially, but there’s certainly still a bit of colour there.

It does take a bit of time to ensure you’re applying it as thoroughly and evenly as possible, and does take some hours to develop – so not one for a last-minute bit of colour – but I was so impressed with the results that I’ll be making sure I use this before every holiday in the future.

If you do need an instant glow, though, Vita Liberata’s Body Blur, £35, is a cult classic, and an advanced and natural-looking take on traditional body make-up.

And for top-ups and giving your face a subtle glow, myself and the rest of the beauty team swear by St Tropez Self Tan Purity Face Mist, now down from £24 to £19.20, for its super-fine spray and natural colour.

With an Easter holiday coming up, I was faced with having to go bare-legged for the first time this year – and this transfer-proof self tan mousse is the product I turned to

There’s always a time in the first half of the year when the sun makes a surprise appearance and I’m required to swap the leggings that I wear for 80% of the year for shorts. For me, this came last week, when I was headed to Italy on holiday for a few days. With the temperate a good few degrees warmer than here in the UK, it was most definitely shorts weather – but my legs still had their pasty winter pallor. In a bid to feel a bit more confident when away, I reached for an old favourite clear fake tan – and was reminded of just how good it is.

The product in question was Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse in the shade Medium, currently reduced down from £19.95 to £14.96. Famously the brand used on the Barbie movie, Isle of Paradise prides itself on its natural looking colours; no orange streaks here. As a fake tan novice, here’s why it impressed me so much…

READ MORE: New £20 ‘game changer’ Inkey List serum could save you hundreds on pricey clinic facials

READ MORE: ‘I tried Meghan Markle’s go-to lip balm and I’ll never go back – it’s worth the hype’

First up, it’s fairly easy to apply with a mitt, although being clear with no guide colour, you do have to be diligent about blending it in well, especially around drier areas such as the knees, elbows, hands and feet (I like to apply a rich body cream in these spots first, and then once again after applying the tan). However as it’s transparent, it doesn’t transfer onto clothing or bedding – a major plus in my eyes.

When I was able to inspect the finish result on holiday, once my shorts were on, I was super impressed with the result; my limbs looked a very natural shade of golden, with any lingering greyness, redness or imperfections minimised. I felt really confident wearing my summery shorts and dresses while away, and not like some ghostly pale Brit who spends most of her life indoors.

Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse

£19.95

£14.96

Buy here

I also couldn’t believe how well it lasted. One week on, and back from holiday, it still looks pretty good; not as golden and even as it did initially, but there’s certainly still a bit of colour there.

It does take a bit of time to ensure you’re applying it as thoroughly and evenly as possible, and does take some hours to develop – so not one for a last-minute bit of colour – but I was so impressed with the results that I’ll be making sure I use this before every holiday in the future.

If you do need an instant glow, though, Vita Liberata’s Body Blur, £35, is a cult classic, and an advanced and natural-looking take on traditional body make-up.

And for top-ups and giving your face a subtle glow, myself and the rest of the beauty team swear by St Tropez Self Tan Purity Face Mist, now down from £24 to £19.20, for its super-fine spray and natural colour.

With an Easter holiday coming up, I was faced with having to go bare-legged for the first time this year – and this transfer-proof self tan mousse is the product I turned to

There’s always a time in the first half of the year when the sun makes a surprise appearance and I’m required to swap the leggings that I wear for 80% of the year for shorts. For me, this came last week, when I was headed to Italy on holiday for a few days. With the temperate a good few degrees warmer than here in the UK, it was most definitely shorts weather – but my legs still had their pasty winter pallor. In a bid to feel a bit more confident when away, I reached for an old favourite clear fake tan – and was reminded of just how good it is.

The product in question was Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse in the shade Medium, currently reduced down from £19.95 to £14.96. Famously the brand used on the Barbie movie, Isle of Paradise prides itself on its natural looking colours; no orange streaks here. As a fake tan novice, here’s why it impressed me so much…

READ MORE: New £20 ‘game changer’ Inkey List serum could save you hundreds on pricey clinic facials

READ MORE: ‘I tried Meghan Markle’s go-to lip balm and I’ll never go back – it’s worth the hype’

First up, it’s fairly easy to apply with a mitt, although being clear with no guide colour, you do have to be diligent about blending it in well, especially around drier areas such as the knees, elbows, hands and feet (I like to apply a rich body cream in these spots first, and then once again after applying the tan). However as it’s transparent, it doesn’t transfer onto clothing or bedding – a major plus in my eyes.

When I was able to inspect the finish result on holiday, once my shorts were on, I was super impressed with the result; my limbs looked a very natural shade of golden, with any lingering greyness, redness or imperfections minimised. I felt really confident wearing my summery shorts and dresses while away, and not like some ghostly pale Brit who spends most of her life indoors.

Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse

£19.95

£14.96

Buy here

I also couldn’t believe how well it lasted. One week on, and back from holiday, it still looks pretty good; not as golden and even as it did initially, but there’s certainly still a bit of colour there.

It does take a bit of time to ensure you’re applying it as thoroughly and evenly as possible, and does take some hours to develop – so not one for a last-minute bit of colour – but I was so impressed with the results that I’ll be making sure I use this before every holiday in the future.

If you do need an instant glow, though, Vita Liberata’s Body Blur, £35, is a cult classic, and an advanced and natural-looking take on traditional body make-up.

And for top-ups and giving your face a subtle glow, myself and the rest of the beauty team swear by St Tropez Self Tan Purity Face Mist, now down from £24 to £19.20, for its super-fine spray and natural colour.

Celebrity Big Brother star James Jordan has shared his thoughts on this weeks antics on the ITV show as he calls out Chris Hughes as a ‘gameplayer’

Former Celebrity Big Brother star James Jordan has revealed that he thinks Chris Hughes is the biggest game player in the house this year. Chris, who shot to fame on Love Island back in 2017, has formed a close friendship with Dance Moms icon JoJo Siwa, but some fans of the ITV show have suggested that he has only done so to gain publicity, airtime, and followers – and it seems like James agrees.

Over the past ten days, Chris, 32, has grown closer and closer to JoJo, 21, as some viewers have even been left feeling ‘uncomfortable’ by how tactile they are and how much they express their fondness for one another through physical touch. Their close bond is even more controversial due to the fact that JoJo has a girlfriend back in the US.

As their connection only seems to be getting stronger, former Celebrity Big Brother alum James, 46, has shared his opinion on Chris, claiming that he thinks the reality TV star is playing a huge game. “Chris is playing a game,” he said. “And I’m not necessarily saying that in a bad way. It is a game and some people choose to play it. I never did.

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“I think he’s done his research and I think he knows what will get him camera time. What bloke draws themselves a massive bath and blows bubbles? He’s a smart bloke. His career is down to his social media following and he’s latched himself on to JoJo, who has the most amount of followers. It may just be a coincidence but what can I say, I’m cynical.”

When it comes to his experience in the iconic house, James told The Mirror that when you’re in the environment, you can immediately tell when someone is playing a game in comparison to when someone is being authentically themselves.

The Strictly Come Dancing star who is currently working with Betway, said: “It’s easy to see when someone isn’t being themselves. Because even though emotions are heightened to an extent, you can tell when someone is doing something because they know it will make great TV.

“Like when Frenchy cut up Leslie Jordan’s shorts. That was insane behaviour and purely for the cameras. Same with Jedward during my All Stars series. I believe they just put on a show for the camera and when they’re in private, they act totally differently. I don’t buy it.”

When asked who he would like to win the show, James opted for an unlikely choice. “I like Daley Thompson. He’s really normal and is just being himself. He’s down to earth and not putting on a facade.

“People might think he’s boring because he’s not getting involved in the drama but if you’re living with a load of wild people trying to compete for camera time, you’re gonna distance yourself from that if you’re not interested. He had a fantastic, authentic career, which I respect and he has nothing to prove to anyone.”

“Jack is great too. He’s a wind-up like me and that’s why he’s been nominated. But he’s got a big fan following and I loved that he called out how weird it was for the housemates to hug him for surviving eviction when they’d nominated him in the first place. I like Donna too. She’s really funny.”