Phillip Schofield snubbed by Soap Awards viewers as they beg Jane McDonald to host every year after dazzling debut
PHILLIP Schofield has been snubbed by Soap Awards viewers as they begged for Jane McDonald to host the show every year.
Jane, 60, made a dazzling debut this evening, as the BAFTA Award winning TV star stepped in to host the awards.
It comes after Phil, 61, announced that he had quit ITV entirely and the award show, which he has hosted since 2006.
As Jane appeared in a stunning gown to present the awards this evening, fans were left in awe.
One person wrote on social media: “How can you not not love Jane Mcdonald..proper northerner doing a great job .GO JANE.”
Another added: “Jane McDonald is the perfect host for this I want her to do it every year.”
A third said: “They should get Jane McDonald to host This Morning too,” and a fourth wrote: “Jane McDonald bringing the glam and doing a fabulous job presenting…”
A fifth shared: “Well done Jane McDonald at the soap awards , so down to earth – brilliant job.”
Jane took to social media to share her excitement after landing the presenting role.
She told fans: “I’m so excited to be this years host for The British Soap Awards!!
“I LOVE my soaps, so this is just a dream come true.
“I can’t wait to see all our wonderful soap nominees and celebrate all their hard work with them – roll on the awards! Tuesday, 8pm, ITV & ITVX.”
Many fans were delighted with the news and flooded the comment section.
Phillip made the shock decision to quit the awards show after it was revealed he had an affair with a much younger male ITV employee – just a week after he was dropped from This Morning.
They have now taken the decision to delete any mention of Phil from their official website.