Jane McDonald looked sensational as she took her bow following the star-studded opening of pantomime Robin Hood at London’s Palladium on Thursday evening.

The singer and TV icon, 61, who plays Maid Marion, was joined on stage by co-stars Julian Clary, 65, Nigel Havers, 73 and Marisha Wallace, 39. 

Jane was decked to the nines her incredible costume which boasted a dramatic shimmering gown complete with gold cape. 

She then wore a matching huge piece and beamed as she threw open her arms thanking the audience for their wild applause.

Jane later slipped into a gold sequinned blouse and tailored black trousers following the performance as she attended the after party.

In the star-studded audience sat the likes of This Morning’s Alison Hammond, 49, Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas, 64, and Vanessa Feltz, 62.

Jane McDonald, 61, looked sensational as she took her bow following the star-studded opening of pantomime Robin Hood at London’s Palladium on Thursday evening

The former Loose Women star, 61, who plays Maid Marion, was joined on stage by co-stars Julian Clary , 65, Nigel Havers, 73 and Marisha Wallace, 39

In the star-studded audience sat the likes of (L-R) This Morning’s Alison Hammond , 49, Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas, 64,

In September Jane couldn’t contain her laughter during a hilarious interaction with hosts Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on The One Show.

The former Loose Women star was left baffled by an odd turn of phrase during her interview on the BBC daytime show.

She was on the show to discuss her new book and how her family helped mould her career.

‘I’ve always had that mentality, put out there, know your boundaries and know your own worth. So, I’m a great believer in that,’ Jane explained.

However, things took a turn when presenter Alex jokingly quipped: ‘That’s a great piece of advice. It’s a bit early, to mention the C-word.’

‘Yeah,’ responded Jane, after being left speechless for a moment live on air, before Alex confirmed she meant ‘Christmas’.

‘Oh!,’ laughed Jane as she reached over in shock and grabbed the knee of fellow guest The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue.

The studio erupted into fits of laughter, with Danny playfully chiming in with: ‘You were asking me not to curse before.’

The glitzy cast took their own following the energetic finale  

Julian Clary as Robin Hood (L) and Marisha Wallace as The Sheriff Of Nottingham (R)

Jane later slipped into a gold sequinned blouse and tailored black trousers following the performance as she attended the after party

(L-R) Robin Hood cast members Julian Clary, Jane McDonald, Nigel Havers and Paul Zerdin

TV’s Alison showed off her incredible weight loss in a fitted mini dress after dropping a whopping 11-stone

Alison has opened up about her impressive weight loss in recent days, revealing that the key to her success was simply cutting out sweets, fatty foods and exercising with a personal trainer

Shirley looked chic ahead of the Strictly final in a white blazer and knee-high leather boots

Vanessa Feltz got into the festive spirit in a red sparkly skirt and matching faux-fur jacket 

CBB and West End star Marisha, who plays The Sheriff Of Nottingham, put on a very leggy display as she slipped into a tiny black mini dress with dramatic bow detailing

Jane’s former Loose Women panellist Linda Robson was also in attendance to lend her support 

Singer Bevery Knight opted dor a skin-тιԍнт green co-ord which she layered with a faux fur jacket 

S Club’s Tina Barrett attended the family friendly show with eight-year-old son Roman

(L-R) Steph McGovern caught the eye in a metallic silver biker jacket which she matched to her shoes as she joined Hayley Palmer on the red carpet 

Debbie McGee wrapped up in a pale pink coat which she wore with a scarf to fight off the winter chill 

The former Strictly contestant looked effortlessly stylish for her night at the theatre 

Comedian Julian looked worlds away from his onstage character as he dressed down after the show 

‘What’s wrong with you all?’ joked Alex, ‘but people will be delighted Jane, because you’re at the palladium this Christmas in panto.’ 

The funny moment came just before Jane went on to appear on Lorraine on Tuesday morning, where she candidly opened up about being bullied during school, grief, and living with her best friend Sue.

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Discussing the difficult times she experienced in school with host Lorraine Kelly, the singer admitted: ‘It was in all of them, I just seem to have this trait but it made me who I am today. 

‘If you are going through something, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Now I can spot a bully from a mile away and shut them down.’

She also revealed that living with her friend is ‘the best thing ever,’ gushing that ‘she’s a great cook’.

Jane said: ‘She does my hair and makeup, she puts the bins out, she’s absolutely hilarious.’

The TV presenter also opened up about the potential of finding love again after her long-term partner Eddie Roth pᴀssed away at the age of 61, in 2021.

She explained: ‘I’ve had Mr. Wonderful and I’ve been extremely lucky.

‘I’m not saying I’m never gonna date again, if Mr. Wonderful comes along again I’m not going to say “on your bike”‘.

Former The One Show host Matt Baker cut a stylish figure in a navy blazer and jeans 

Acting icon Nigel Havers, who stars as Friar Tuck, cosied up to glam wife Georgiana Bronfman

Les Dennis appeared in great spirits as he attended the show 

Actor and West End star Gary Wilmot also enjoyed the show

(L-R) Matthew Kelly, Brendan Cole

Rob Madge, who plays the Spirit of Sherwood, was dressed to impress in a furry green coat and quirky hat following the show

Julian took a bow in his huge dramatic costume 

(L-R) Rob Madge as The Spirit Of Sherwood and Tosh Wanogho-Maud as Little John

The TV star was also met with floods of support by fans after she returned to Loose Women ten years after her exit. 

Before her partner Eddie, Jane lost her father in 1993 and then her mother, who she lived with until she was 45, died in 2018.

Speaking on the panel show, Jane said: ‘If I could get my mother and Ed back, I would in a heartbeat. But I can’t. You’ve got to realise that life goes on and I want to live. I love life.

‘We don’t know how many days we’ve got and Ed died very young. I want to just do everything I want to do. I’m moving forward and taking them with me.’

Jane’s partner tragically died during the height of the COVID pandemic and despite finding the discussion upsetting, the star emphasised that she was grateful for the time she had had with him.