Jane McDonald

Jane Anne McDonald (born 4 April 1963) is an English singer and television presenter. She is well known for her TV appearances and for playing Grizabella, the main character of Cats in 2015 as well as being a host of Loose Women.

McDonald began as a singer performing in local pubs. In 1998, she appeared on a show named The Cruise, which was about the staff of a cruise ship. McDonald became a celebrity after appearing on the show and released her eponymous debut album Jane McDonald.

In recent years, McDonald has become a television presenter hosting many travel shows and programmes about different countries. She will also replace Phillip Schofield as the host of the British Soap Awards.

 Discography 

 Albums 
TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsCertificationsUKJane McDonald Released: 1 June 1998
 Label: Focus Music International
 Formats: Digital download, CD1 BPI: PlatinumInspiration Released: 5 June 2000
 Label: Universal Music TV
 Formats: Digital download, CD6Love at the Movies Released: 15 October 2001
 Label: Universal Music TV
 Formats: Digital download, CD24You Belong to Me Released: 24 January 2005
 Label: DMG TV
 Formats: Digital download, CD21Jane Released: 11 August 2008
 Label: JMD
 Formats: Digital download, CD7The Singer of Your Song Released: 14 September 2014
 Label: JMD
 Formats: Digital download, CD—Hold the Covers Back Released: 3 November 2017
 Label: JMD
 Formats: Digital download, CD69Cruising with Jane McDonald Released: 22 June 2018
 Label: Channel 5 Broadcasting
 Formats: Digital download, CD6Cruising with Jane McDonald: Volume Two Released: 28 October 2020
 Label: Channel 5 Broadcasting
 Formats: Digital download, CD24Let the Light In Released: 20 August 2021
 Label: JMD
 Formats: Digital download, CD21

 Books 

 Jane McDonald – Follow Your Dreams, autobiography (2000)
 Jane McDonald – Riding the Waves: My Story, autobiography, Virgin Books (2019)

 Sources 

Category:1963 births
Category:Living people
Category:English singers
Category:English television presenters
Category:Musicians from West Yorkshire
Category:People from Wakefield