Jane McDonald has broken her silence after being announced as Phillip Schofield's replacement at the British Soap Awards.
The Yorkshire-born singer, 60, has taken over the role after the disgraced presenter cut ties with ITV after confessing to an affair with a younger male colleague. Fans have rushed to congratulate Jane on the exciting announcement as they gush that she is the natural choice.
Taking to Instagram to announce the news, Jane wrote: " I'm so excited to be this years host for The British Soap Awards!!"