Great Company with Jamie Laing ALEX JONES: Having Kids Later In Life, The One Show and Davina McCall Invigilating My University Exams
Nov 19, 2025
In this captivating chat, Alex Jones, a beloved TV presenter from The One Show, opens up about her journey from a shy child in West Wales to a shining star in television. She candidly discusses having children later in life and the societal pressures surrounding parenthood. Alex shares her candid experiences supporting her husband's mental health and the lessons learned in balancing career ambitions while nurturing family life. Her warm honesty and reflections on resilience and kindness make for an engaging listen, reminding us of the power of vulnerability.
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Use Silence To Get Better Answers
- Don't be afraid of silence during interviews; let guests think and possibly add the revealing extra bit.
- Alex says listening and patience produce the best responses.
Learn By Watching Yourself Back
- Alex learned presenting by doing, watching herself back, and iterating from mistakes.
- She calls it self-taught exposure therapy: confronting awkwardness to gradually improve.
Private Vulnerability Behind Warmth
- Alex sees herself as empathetic and a good friend but struggles to be kind to herself.
- Her self-perception contrasts with public warmth, revealing the private vulnerability behind her TV persona.