Jane McDonald could not contain her excitement as she became an unlikely BAFTA winner on Sunday (13 May) night.
The former ‘Loose Women’ panellist had the best reaction as it was announced her Channel 5 travel series ‘Cruising With Jane McDonald’ had picked up the Best Features gong at the TV BAFTAs.
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Jane leapt up from her seat and screamed loudly before making her way to the stage to scream some more.
“Oh flipping ’eck!” she wailed.
Whipping out a piece of paper, she attempted to compose herself before reading out her speech.
“I’ve even had this written for me, as I thought there’s no way we’re winning that,” she explained.
“Wow - it just says ‘wow!’ on here.”
She continued: “Thanks to the British Academy and congratulations to the other nominees. It’s very humbling to be nominated, but I feel we’re all winners.
“My heart is beating so fast, I can’t believe it!”
She added: “Thanks also to all our wonderful viewers who watch it and have made it such a hit. I’m so grateful.”
After reading out more thank yous - including to broadcaster Channel 5 - she held up her BAFTA and said: “Mum, look what I’m bringing home!”
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As big fans here at HuffPost, we couldn’t be happier. Congrats, Jane!
TV BAFTAs 2018 Red Carpet
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Declan Donnelly attending the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2018 held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
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Jane McDonald attending the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2018 held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
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Alesha Dixon attending the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2018 held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
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Caroline Flack attending the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2018 held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. (credit:Empics Entertainment)
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Michelle Keegan attending the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2018 held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
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Amanda Holden attending the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2018 held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. (credit:Empics Entertainment)
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Emma Willis attending the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2018 held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
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Laura Whitmore attending the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2018 held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. (credit:Empics Entertainment)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Anita Rani attends the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Clare Balding attends the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: John Bishop attends the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim Whitby via Getty Images)
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Charlie Brooker and Konnie Huq attending the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2018 held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. (credit:Empics Entertainment)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Jacqueline Abrahams attends the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim Whitby via Getty Images)
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Charlotte Riley attending the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2018 held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. (credit:Empics Entertainment)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Karen Clifton attends the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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The cast of Time Wasters Samson Kayo and Daniel Lawrence Taylor attending the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2018 held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. (credit:PA Wire/PA Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Sian Gibson attends the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim Whitby via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Katherine Ryan attends the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Dermot O'Leary (L) and Dee Koppang attend the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Martin Freeman attends the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Tim Whitby via Getty Images)
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