Alex Jones interrupted Friday’s The One Show to make an announcement about Elton John.
Just minutes into the programme, Alex, who co-hosted with Clara Amfo, said: “So many people have been getting in touch, haven’t they? Including Elton John, who sent us a message thanking fans after his greatest hits album, Diamond, topped the charts a few hours ago.”
Alex then proceeded to cut to a clip of Elton, who spoke from his home via video link.
He said: “Hi Alex, hi Clara and everyone on The One Show. I am so thrilled and excited that Diamonds has finally got to number one in the UK chart.
“It has been eight years, so it has been an amazing start to the year, and I could not be happier.”
“Thank you, everyone,” he added before signing off.
“Aw, congratulations,” Clara beamed. “Our forever fave, Elton John.”
Elton John on The One Show -Credit:BBC
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This wasn’t Alex’s only announcement during the show, as she also invited Lenny Rush onto the sofa to speak about the BAFTAs.
The actor announced which celebrity would be honoured in this year’s BAFTA’s fellowship.
He said: “It is the greatest honour BAFTA can give to the greatest people.”
Alex Jones on The One Show -Credit:BBC
When asked who had won the award this year, Lenny confirmed: “This year, the winner is Warwick Davis.”
As he announced the Harry Potter star’s name, Warwick walked in to the studio to chat about what the award meant to him.
When asked by Clara if the award was one of the “biggest” moments of his career,” he replied: “Absolutely. I have done a lot of amazing things in my career, but this has got to top them all, it is amazing. I am really honoured.”
Before the show had even aired, The One Show’s social media accounts also teased the programme’s upcoming “exclusive announcement”.
On X, they wrote: “Get ready for an exclusive announcement on tonight’s #TheOneShow!
“We’ll be revealing the recipient of the prestigious @BAFTA Fellowship award for this year – and they’ll be joining us on the sofa.”
The One Show airs weekdays at 7pm on BBC One.