The One Show’s Alex Jones reveals her future on the show as co-host Jermaine Jenas is axed
THE One Show’s Alex Jones has spoken about her future with the BBC show.
The presenter joined the BBC programme in 2010 and said she has no intention of leaving.
She made her comments shortly before co-host Jermaine Jenas’ sacking, with ex-footballer, 41, being dismissed from his role following complaints about alleged “inappropriate behaviour”.
Alex, 47, said for her “longevity is key” as she addressed her future at the Beeb earlier this month.
She said on Fearne Cotton‘s Happy Place podcast: “I can’t believe I’m still here.
“I just go in, do the job and hope no one notices I’m still there. I just love it.
“People ask a lot: ‘What do you want to do next? Don’t you want to do a big entertainment show?’ I’m like: ‘What do you mean?’ I’m really happy.”
Alex then could not help but get reflective, as she admitted that she has no grand desires for any swanky, shiny floor entertainment projects.
Instead, the star admitted that she is exactly where she wants to be in her career.
“All new projects are exciting and a new challenge but actually it would be really amiss of anybody to overlook the bread and butter,” she added.
“All the extra bits are really fun and exciting but actually for me longevity is key.
“I want to be there. Being the main breadwinner, I want to be able to provide security for the children.”
The Sun revealed married dad-of-four Jenas was accused by a female staff member of sending “flirty” texts before more people came forward to complain about his workplace behaviour.
An investigation was launched and the star was ultimately axed.
In an exclusive interview hours after he was axed, Jermaine told The Sun he wanted to apologise to the women involved by the BBC wouldn’t allow him to.
The sacked Match of the Day and One Show host said: “I wasn’t allowed to contact the women at all.”
the shaken former Premier League and England footballer has blasted the BBC over the way it dealt with his sacking.
Tearful Jenas, 41, said: “The handling of the situation wasn’t great. It was quick — and hell.
“I don’t think there was a game plan for when they were going to announce they’d fired me.
“I think different departments were being told different things. I think it’s shocking”.
However, viewers were annoyed One Show presenters Clara Amfo and Alex failed to speak refer to the situation last week.
One person wrote on social media as the episode began: “I wonder if their now infamous former colleague will be commented on?!”
The One Show hosts past and present
The One Show has had a number of presenters since it launched in 2006 - but who are they?
Current
- Alex Jones – Alex is the longest-severing current host of The One Show as she’s been a regular fixture on the green sofa since 2011.
- Ronan Keating – After stints of X-Factor and The Voice: Australia, Boyzone star Ronan swapped singing for chatting, also joining The One Show in 2021.
- Roman Kemp – Roman initially singed on to be a guest presenter on The One Show in 2022 but made the move permanent the following year. This brought his time on Capital Breakfast to an end.
- Lauren Laverne – DJ, singer and Desert Island Discs host Lauren became a regular host on the BBC chat show at the same time as Roman.
Guest
The One Show also has a number of relief and guest presenters. They are:
- Retired gymnast Gabby Logan (2009–2010, 2013—present)
- Former Welsh rugby union player and Morning Live star Gethin Jones (2009, 2020—present)
- Watchdog‘s Matt Allwright (2010—present)
- BBC Radio 2 Breakfast host Zoe Ball (2012–13, 2016–17, 2021–present)
- Former ballet dancer Debbie McGee (2014—present)
- Newsround presenter Ore Oduba (2015—present)
- Former politician and This Morning star Gyles Brandreth (2016—present)
- Watchdog’s Michelle Ackerley (2016—present)
- Irish presenter and Strictly alum Angela Scanlon (2016—present)
- Today star Amol Rajan (2017—present)
- Presenter and X-Factor star Rylan Clark (2019—present)
- Former professional footballer and Strictly star Alex Scott (2019—present)
- McFly drummer Harry Judd (2020—present)
Past
- Previous presenters of The One Show include ITV sports journalist Adrian Chilies (2006-2010), TV chef Nadia Sawalha (2006-2007), model Myleene Klass (2007), former Dancing on Ice host Christine Bleakley (2007-2010), beloved radio presenter Chris Evans (2010-2015), comedian Jason Manford (2010), Countryfile‘s Matt Baker (2011-2020), and former professional footballer-turned-pundit Jermaine Jenas (2021-2024).