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The One Show's Alex Jones shares two-word warning to men on TV after co-star axed
The One Show's Alex Jones shares two-word warning to men on TV after co-star axed
Alex Jones' warning to men in the industry comes after the sacking of her former co-star, Jermaine Jenas, who was accused of sending inappropriate texts to female colleagues
Alex Jones has worked on the One Show since 2010
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Alex Jones has issued a stern two-word warning to men in the TV industry following the dismissal of her former co-star last year. In a recent interview, The One Show presenter weighed in on what was described as "male creepiness" during her rise to fame as she worked in various TV shows, ranging from reality to sport.
She explained that she didn't feel "uncomfortable" at the time, but in hindsight, she thinks that it likely "wouldn't happen now", noting that it was "the way things were"".
Alex has worked on the One Show since 2010, originally partnered with Jason Manford but has since worked with a number of co-hosts including Matt Baker, Jermaine Jenas and Boyzone star Ronan Keating.
Alex told the Times: "I wouldn't have spoken up then. It was the way things were. It's terrible and I'm so glad now that it doesn't have to be like that. If anything happened now, I would speak out. One hundred per cent."
In 2024, the BBC sacked her former co-star, Jermaine Jenas
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When asked what she would say to those who "can't help themselves", she issued a two-word warning to "behave yourself".
She continued: "Just be a tidy human being. Even if it was OK before, well, it doesn't mean it's OK now. It's inexcusable, so just behave. It's not hard."
An Aberystwyth University graduate, Alex previously worked as a Welsh language presenter on S4C, as well as on Close Calls: On Camera, Tumble, and Shop Well for Less?
In 2024, the BBC sacked her former co-star, Jermaine, following an investigation that was launched after the sports pundit was accused of sending inappropriate texts to female colleagues.
Jermaine issued an apology to two colleagues for "inappropriate messages", but he stressed that they were "between two consenting adults" and noted that his behaviour wasn't breaking the law.
Since then, Jermaine, who, according to the Mirror, has accused the broadcaster of dishonesty over his dismissal, returned to talkSPORT in February.
He claimed that he was "taking responsibility" and was now a "better person".
Alex previously worked as a Welsh language presenter on S4C
Speaking to Katherine Ryan on the Let Me Tell You Something podcast, the former footballer said he'd "broke a vow" but claimed that he felt like his "level of punishment was up there".
He also described how he "had to take it" and "have some broad shoulders and handle it". In regards to the messages, Jermaine described them as akin to the type of content found in the racy novel Fifty Shades of Grey. He said it was "Christian Grey in text messages".
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He added: "It was sexting, as simple as that, but it was initiated to me and then I responded. It wasn't just me going out of my way and it definitely 100% wasn't 'if you do this I will help you in your work'. There was no power element to it going on."
