Jane McDonald, who is hosting the Soap Awards tonight (Thursday, June 5), once offered some heartwarming advice to fans.
The star, 62, who was hosting her show, Jane McDonald‘s Florida, at the time, opened up after taking part in a lifetime first.
Jane made a confession (Credit: Channel 5)
Jane McDonald on ‘making memories’
Back in 2022, during an episode of Jane McDonald’s Florida, Jane, who was 59 at the time, went swimming with a manatee. This was despite being initially apprehensive to do so.
After the event, she admitted that she was “glad” she plucked up the courage to take part in the activity.
She then issued some wise words to the viewers at home. “I’m really glad I took the plunge and I did that,” she said.
Jane McDonald on having the ‘time of my life’
Jane then continued. “Sometimes I think, am I going to be alright? You know, because I’m nearly 60 now. And then I get in, and I have the time of my life,” she then said.
“And I think this is what we forget. Life is about making memories,” she said wistfully. “It doesn’t matter what age you are. Just get in the water, as cold as it is, and come face to face with a manatee. Because it is something you will never ever forget,” she then added.
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