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The One Show host Alex Jones has made a cheeky dig at the BBC over her “low” pay packet.
Mum-of-three Alex, made a cheeky remark to her co-presenter Roman Kemp on tonight’s programme after he suggested she get a pay rise.
The duo discussed The One Show’s upcoming Eurovision coverage when Alex revealed she would be putting in a lot of work when the competition airs live from Liverpool.
Alex, 45, started the show off by saying: "Today the BBC has revealed its plans which includes the news that The One Show is coming live from Liverpool, we are very excited.
"We are going to be the official opening act right at the heart of the action and guiding you through the whole contest.
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Mum-of-three Alex, made a cheeky remark to her co-presenter Roman Kemp (BBC)"We will be there from the Tuesday 9th of May for the semi-finals and then we will be getting the party started before the final on Saturday 13th of May.
"This is mega and a very special countdown to the Eurovision with The One Show."
The Welsh broadcaster added: "The One Show on a Saturday?"
To which Roman replied: "I know they're going to have to double your pay."
Alex then joked: "Yeah to £4," which left Roman laughing at her response.
The One Show host Alex Jones made a cheeky dig at the BBC over her “low” pay packet (BBC)During the course of her career, it has been estimated that Alex has accumulated a net worth of £ 7 million.
According to reports, in 2017 the BBC paid the star between £400,000 and £449,000 for her presenting role on The One Show.
The Beeb has announced that The One Show and BBC Breakfast will temporarily move to Liverpool during the Eurovision Song Contest this year.
For the first time since 1998, the UK will host to the global contest, with Liverpool announced as the host city.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be broadcast live from Liverpool on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds. Semi-Final 1 is broadcast Tuesday 9 May at 8pm, Semi-Final 2 is broadcast Thursday 11 May at 8pm, and the Grand Final is broadcast on Saturday 13 May at 8pm.
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