On Thursday's episode of ITV's popular daytime talk show Loose Women, regular panelist Jane Moore made her return after an extended absence, sharing vivid details of her recent travels to Colombia. The 63-year-old journalist and broadcaster rejoined co-hosts Kaye Adams, Judi Love, and Nadia Sawalha in the studio, where she candidly confessed to having "feral" feet after weeks in trainers.
Welcome Back to the Panel
Right at the start of the show, anchor Kaye Adams warmly welcomed Jane back, noting she had been away for a while. "Welcome back to Jane," Kaye said. "You have been on a major adventure, haven't you, where have you been?!" Jane replied enthusiastically, "I have, I have. I have been to Colombia for like two and a half weeks."
A Grisly Confession and Heels Dilemma
Making reference to one of their discussion topics about whether life is too short to wear heels, Jane explained her current footwear situation. "I've literally been in trainers for two and a half weeks," she said. "So my feet are completely feral. So I couldn't do heels. It was amazing." This light-hearted admission highlighted the practical realities of her adventurous trip.
Dispelling Myths About Colombia
Jane went on to praise Colombia, encouraging viewers to reconsider any outdated perceptions about safety. "For anybody who is thinking of going there, who thinks it's unsafe, because of the old reputation, it is great," she asserted. "It's vibrant. It's emerging. It's brilliant." Her positive portrayal aimed to challenge stereotypes and promote the country as a vibrant travel destination.
Sharing Travel Memories
When Kaye asked if she had any pictures to share, the production team displayed images from Jane's journey. One photo showed her enjoying an ice cream, while another captured her on a corn farm. Jane explained, "There's me on a corn farm, look! Settled right in there."
Unexpected Culinary Experience
Jane then revealed a surprising detail about the ice cream. "So I am having an ice cream, that is from the coca leaf that they used to make cocaine, but obviously, when they make it into cocaine, they use chemicals," she said. "But the coca leaf itself is harmless. It just tastes like grass! It was very nice." This anecdote provided a unique insight into local customs and the distinction between natural coca leaves and processed substances.
Co-Hosts React with Admiration
Kaye expressed admiration for Jane's adventurous spirit, saying, "You know what Jane, you are an amazing traveler. I really respect that. You're really looking for new things, different things." Jane confessed, "I love it, it just gives you perspective on life, as well. You know?" Judi Love added, "Jane is a boss like that, though. Jane is a boss like that," praising her bold approach to exploration.
Social Media Highlights
Jane shared her travels with her 190,000 followers on Instagram, posting about the final leg of her trip. Her caption read, "Final leg of our amazing adventure in Colombia is the buzzy party city of Cartagena followed by a more tranquil couple of days on Isla Múcura. But best of all has been the people #colombia #cartagena #islamucura." Co-star Nadia Sawalha commented, "Oh wow," while fans praised the beautiful photos and videos, with one saying, "What an amazing time you’ve had, Looks beautiful."
Loose Women continues to air weekdays from 12:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, featuring lively discussions and personal stories from its panel of hosts.
