Why is Channel 5 so enamoured with Jane McDonald, of all people

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And similarly, why is the BBC suddenly obsessed with Gemma Collins and promoting her whenever they can?

Grudgingly, I can accept the Gemma POV as she is popular (god knows why) but Jane? Why?

I once watched one of her programmes, I thought ‘oh I like this, it’s quite factual’ then just to towards the end she started to sing, I couldn’t switch channel quick enough.

A friends DH interviewed her on a local radio station. He said on air she was lovely, off air not very nice at all. Her attitude towards other people was terrible.

Terrible as in a brusque Northerner or terrible as in really terrible? I think some people don't get the 'spade is a spade' ways of some Northerners.

@longdistance I always switch off before she sings.

I’ve also heard that she’s horrible in real life too. Very bossy and up her own arse. I hate when people who come across as lovely turn out to be fake.

I love Jane. Watch her every Friday!

But that Gemma? Jeez no thanks. No talent. At least Jane can belt out a tune.

Exactly that Telly, up her own arse and not very pleasant to other people who worked at the radio station. Was heard to say how much she hated this fucking town and other derogatory comments.

Her voice is AWFUL and very LOUD.

Was heard to say how much she hated this fucking town and other derogatory comments.

And yet she's from Wakefield

I’ve managed to avoid Jane McDonald so far, but - Gemma Collins? I’ve never spoken to a single person who’s liked her. I don’t understand why she’s given any airtime at all. She seems like a really nasty, self obsessed person.