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Alex Jones' Raunchy Reality TV Past Revealed
21 Nov
Summary
- Alex Jones appeared on the 1998 dating show Prickly Heat.
- Davina McCall invigilated Alex Jones' university exams.
- The show featured contestants in Magaluf with a party atmosphere.
The One Show presenter Alex Jones, 48, has disclosed her participation in the 1998 Sky One dating series 'Prickly Heat'. The show, hosted by Davina McCall and Julian Clary, was filmed in Magaluf and featured young adults in a party atmosphere. Jones, then 21 and studying at Aberystwyth University, found herself in an unusual situation when McCall agreed to invigilate her final exams.
Jones recounted on a podcast that despite university objections, her exam papers were flown to Magaluf. She had to balance studying with filming the show, which involved challenges and a 'wild booze cruise.' The show's premise involved contestants staying in a villa and engaging in various activities, often described as a precursor to modern dating shows like Love Island.
In a unique twist, McCall sent the contestants personalized cards afterward, a memento Jones still keeps. This early reality TV experience contrasts with Jones's current well-established career. The interview also touched upon her former co-host Jermaine Jenas's sexting scandal, which she admitted to being the last to know about.
