Jane McDonald has made an emotional admission about the future, saying "tomorrow is never promised," as she returns to television in her new travel series on Channel 5. The beloved singer and presenter features in Jane McDonald: From Pole to Pole, an epic journey from Antarctica to the Arctic.
In the first episode, Jane begins her expedition on the Antarctic Peninsula, taking a ride around Winter Island to get close to icebergs and native wildlife. She also braves the freezing Antarctic waters in a two-person kayak before joining fellow travellers Martin, Chris Lynn, Michael, and the other 224 guests on board for dinner with a scenic sea view.
Reflecting on her decision to undertake the trip, Jane said: "Tomorrow is never promised, and we have got a window. While we are still well and fit, we can do a paddleboard and fall in and get back up. Here is to adventure travel and new friendship."
The star also spoke candidly about her struggles preparing for the journey, admitting she had "a little bit of a breakdown" while packing for the cold conditions. She explained: "Everything's bulky or in Antarctica, and it's freezing, so you need very big, bulky, warm stuff."
Jane revealed she turned to vacuum travel bags to solve the problem, demonstrating how they compressed her clothing. "I've got a massive coat in there, I've got three jumpers and a ski suit, and I've still got loads of room left for my boots," she said, describing the bags as "a game changer."
Jane McDonald: From Pole to Pole is available to watch on Channel 5.
