Alex Jones on seizing opportunities, embracing chaos, and life on The One Show

Joining us today is a broadcaster who’s been a staple in millions of living rooms for over a decade. She went from an unknown Welsh presenter to landing one of the most coveted jobs in TV and she’s been lighting up our screens ever since. It’s the brilliant Alex Jones!In this episode, Alex takes us through her extraordinary journey, from growing up in Wales with dreams of working in children’s TV to a life-changing phone call that led to her landing The One Show. She reflects on the wild twists of her career, including blagging her way into a job on a ranch in Arizona for a Magnificent Seven remake — despite being terrified of horses — sitting her university finals in Magaluf with Davina McCall as her invigilator and navigating the unpredictable world of live TV.Beyond the cameras, Alex also opens up about juggling family life with a demanding career, her experience of perimenopause and why she thrives in chaos!You can listen to Alex’s new show Binge wherever you get your podcasts, and of course, find Alex in her permanent seat on The One Show every weekday on BBC One.For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.