Alex Jones shares health update as she makes 'apologetic' return to The One Show
Alex Jones shared a much needed health update with fans as she made a return to The One Show. The TV presenter, 47, has been missing from her usual presenting role this week after suffering a nasty cough.
Diving straight into the show, Alex went on to say: “Hello there and welcome to your Thursday One Show live on BBC One and iPlayer with Roman Kemp.”
Co-host Roman pointed out: “And a very croaky Alex Jones.” Alex issued an apology to viewers as she explained: “Sorry if I cough through this.”
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Roman was keen to find out how his co-star was feeling, after making her return as he asked: “No it’s ok. Are you feeling a lot better?”
Alex confirmed: “I am yes. A lot better.” Roman added: “It’s lovely to have you back.” It didn’t take long for viewers watching at home to share their concerns for the star. One viewer wrote on X, formally known as Twitter; “Oh Alex’s throat sounds sore #TheOneShow.”
Another said: “#TheOneShow oh dear Alex doesn't sound well.” Meanwhile another asked: “Couldn't they have found someone to replace Alex? #TheOneShow.”
Alex recently admitted that her flu symptoms made parenting her three children Teddy, six, Kit, four, and Annie, two, with her husband Charlie Thomson "really hard."
Updating her social media followers, the TV star shared a clip to her Instagram Stories, where she could be seen sporting a makeup-free look.
She explained: "I've been absolutely poleaxed by some sort of flu for the last couple of days. I know it doesn't look like it, but I do feel quite a lot better than I did, especially on Friday, but my voice is now taking a hit."
Alex's own remedies had been unsuccessful, so she asked fans for help with quick fixes. "I was just hoping that somebody would have some sort of remedy that helps bring your voice back.
"We've got a podcast to record tomorrow, which I don't think it's going to happen. I've tried steaming, I've tried white wine, vinegar, and you know, a bit of water and gargling it… nothing.”
She continued: “All the usual tricks, but if you know something specific that I might not have thought about, I'll try anything at this point," she continued.
Alex added: "Even communicating with the children is really hard because they're like, 'Oh mama,' I'm like, 'Stop doing that'”.
The One Show airs weekdays from 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer
