ALEX JONES: Having Kids Later In Life, The One Show and Davina McCall Invigilating My University Exams
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<p>Few presenters feel as instantly familiar as Alex Jones. For over 15 years, she has been the heart of The One Show and her warmth, wit and natural connection with people shines through. In real life, she’s an even brighter star, lighting up every room she enters.</p><br><p>What stands out about Alex is her disarming honesty. Despite decades in the spotlight, she speaks so openly about self-doubt and what it truly takes to stay grounded in an industry that’s always moving.</p><br><p>In our conversation, she shares some of the parts of her life rarely seen on camera. From growing up in West Wales with a ‘small town big dreams’ mentality to building a long-lasting career and supporting her husband through his mental health struggles.</p><br><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>The importance of making mistakes to succeed</li><li>Sitting her university finals on the set of a reality TV show</li><li>How she broke into the TV industry</li><li>How Alex’s view on mental health changed after supporting her husband through his mental health battles</li><li>Her thoughts on Jermaine Jenas getting axed from The One Show</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Alex reminded me that success isn’t just about talent it’s about consistency, empathy and courage.</p><br><p>Alex Jones is Great Company.</p><br><p>You can listen to the Rylan episode of the show <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VbjWXzEaf4ouKQrP5FnA4?si=d32f392e0174453d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: </p><p>Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast</a></p><p>TikTok - <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/611e511b4ec6dc00134bced2/shows/65d737dfdc02e00016c413b2/episodes/www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@greatcompanypodcast </a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a> </p><br><p>THE CREDITS </p><p>Exec Producer: Jemima Rathbone </p><p>Producer: Helen Burke</p><p>Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili </p><p>Social Media: Laura Coughlan</p><p> </p><p>Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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