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Wales Online
02-06-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Alex Jones gives health update after hospital visit with youngest child
Alex Jones gives health update after hospital visit with youngest child Alex Jones gave a health update on her daughter, after spending time in hospital Alex had to take her youngest child to hospital (Image: BBC ) Popular Welsh presenter Alex Jones has given a health update on her youngest child, Annie. They had to visit the hospital after Annie, who is Alex's only daughter, fell over. Posting a photo of the hospital to her Instagram story, Alex explained Annie had fallen over. Annie is the youngest of Alex's three children, aged four, who she has with her husband Charlie Thomson, and two sons, Kit who is six, and Teddy who is eight. Annie was born in 2021 when Alex was 44. On Instagram, Alex said: "My view. "Poor Annie has had a fall. "Nothing serious but she is wiped out bless her after a very long day." followed by a blue love heart emoji. Alex didn't give any more details on Annie's injury. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Article continues below Recently Alex spoke candidly about her husband Charlie's harrowing health ordeal. In the previous year, she divulged that Charlie had experienced a "rough period" throughout 2023. Alex confided that Charlie had become merely a "shadow of himself" amid his mental health struggles. On a podcast discussion, she recounted witnessing Charlie "fall apart" as he dealt with Lyme Disease and viral meningitis. During her conversation on Gabby Logan's podcast The MidPoint, a relieved Alex reported that Charlie is "in a much better place now". "He also wasn't very well last year," she mentioned, prompting Gabby to inquire: "How is he now?" Article continues below To this, Alex replied: "He's good, yes. He's in a way better place now to where we were a year ago but diet has played a huge part in that. We always eat relatively well but he's quite into nutrition." While she did not specify her husband's mental health struggles, she did touch upon them on the How To Fail Podcast, revealing that her husband had "gone downhill fast mentally".
Wales Online
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC The One Show's Alex Jones' shares revelation about husband's health battle
BBC The One Show's Alex Jones' shares revelation about husband's health battle The One Show's Alex Jones has been married to insurance broker Charlie Thomson since 2015 Broadcaster Alex Jones has spoken candidly about her husband Charlie Thomson's harrowing health ordeal. In the previous year, she divulged that Charlie had experienced a "rough period" throughout 2023. The beloved One Show presenter tied the knot with insurance broker Charlie in 2015, and they have been blessed with three children since. However, last year Alex confided that Charlie had become merely a "shadow of himself" amid his mental health struggles, reports the Mirror. On a podcast discussion, she recounted witnessing Charlie "fall apart" as he dealt with Lyme Disease and viral meningitis. During her conversation on Gabby Logan's podcast The MidPoint, a relieved Alex reported that Charlie is "in a much better place now". She explained her motivation to podcast host Gabby: "I think what drives me is the fact that we have got three young children, and I feel, for them, I need to do the best to preserve myself." Alex Jones and husband Charlie (Image: Instagram ) Hannah Waddingham makes Eurovision confession just hours before final READ MORE: Alex went on to say: "Mum and dad have always been healthy, growing up we've always eaten a balanced diet, but more so, Charlie and I are focused on that. Article continues below "He also wasn't very well last year," she mentioned, prompting Gabby to inquire: "How is he now?" To this, Alex replied: "He's good, yes. He's in a way better place now to where we were a year ago but diet has played a huge part in that. We always eat relatively well but he's quite into nutrition." She elaborated: "I think it was a way for him as well to fill his days in a sense when he wasn't feeling well. And he decided to take on this kind of role, right, well, we've got the medication, but I'm going to see what else I can do to help myself. He used to be a chef so cooking and food is very much something he loves and it brings him a lot of joy. "I'm very lucky he cooks most meals, but I do say it's the glory job because nobody says, 'you stacked that dishwasher so well,' so he does all the cooking but we eat really well. "Lots of pulses, lots of greens, lots of vegetables, and this thing that was news to me that five to 10 a day isn't enough, it's the variety, eat the rainbow, I say it on a loop to my children," she articulated. The couple share three children (Image: PA ) "Charlie makes all their meals, which is brilliant so they eat really well," she mentioned regarding the children's nutrition. Alex then jestingly remarked: "Don't get me wrong Annie was having sugar at six months, Ted didn't even see sugar until he was three." While she did not specify her husband's mental health struggles, she did touch upon them on the How To Fail Podcast, revealing that her husband had "gone downhill fast mentally". Article continues below "It's my husband's own story to tell, so I won't go into detail, but he suffers with his mental health and we've just been through a really bad period where, bless him, he had Lyme Disease and then he had viral meningitis. Lots of things happened recently." If this story has affected you, call the Samaritans on 116123 or visit a local Samaritans branch. See for more details.
Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The One Show's Alex Jones' heartbreak over husband's health battle
The One Show favourite Alex Jones has spoken openly about her husband, Charlie Thompson's health issues, admitting he is now in a 'better place' Broadcaster Alex Jones has addressed her husband's devastating health struggle. Last year, the presenter opened up and admitted Charlie Thomson had been through a "rough period" in 2023. The One Show star married insurance broker Charlie in 2015, and they've since gone on to welcome three children together. But last year, Alex revealed that Charlie had become a "shadow of himself" as he went through a battle with his mental health. Speaking on a podcast, Alex said she saw Charlie "fall apart" after battling Lyme Disease and viral meningitis. Speaking on Gabby Logan's podcast The MidPoint, Alex thankfully shared that Charlie is "in a much better place now". Alex told the podcast host: "I think what drives me is the fact that we have got three young children, and I feel, for them, I need to do the best to preserve myself." She continued: "Mum and dad have always been healthy, growing up we've always eaten a balanced diet, but more so, Charlie and I are focused on that. "He also wasn't very well last year," she added, to which Gabby asked: "How is he now?" Alex then responded: "He's good, yes. He's in a way better place now to where we were a year ago but diet has played a huge part in that. We always eat relatively well but he's quite into nutrition." She continued: "I think it was a way for him as well to fill his days in a sense when he wasn't feeling well. And he decided to take on this kind of role, right, well, we've got the medication, but I'm going to see what else I can do to help myself. He used to be a chef so cooking and food is very much something he loves and it brings him a lot of joy. "I'm very lucky he cooks most meals, but I do say it's the glory job because nobody says, 'you stacked that dishwasher so well,' so he does all the cooking but we eat really well. "Lots of pulses, lots of greens, lots of vegetables, and this thing that was news to me that five to 10 a day isn't enough, it's the variety, eat the rainbow, I say it on a loop to my children," she explained. "Charlie makes all their meals, which is brilliant so they eat really well," she said of the children's diet. Alex then quipped: "Don't get me wrong Annie was having sugar at six months, Ted didn't even see sugar until he was three." Although the star never detailed her husband's mental health condition, she did speak on the How To Fail Podcast, where she said he went "downhill fast mentally". "It's my husband's own story to tell, so I won't go into detail, but he suffers with his mental health and we've just been through a really bad period where, bless him, he had Lyme Disease and then he had viral meningitis. Lots of things happened recently." If this story has affected you, call the Samaritans on 116123 or visit a local Samaritans branch. See for more details.
Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kerry Katona delivers blunt message for 'out of touch' Simon Cowell
EXCLUSIVE: Simon Cowell recently admitted he 'always' worries about money, despite his eye-watering net worth, but Kerry Katona has some thoughts on the music mogul's statement Kerry Katona has blasted Simon Cowell over his money claims. Simon may not be someone you'd expect to be fretting over his bank balance, but the music mogul revealed earlier this week that he 'always' worries about money, despite his skyhigh success and staggering net worth. 'I always worry about money, because I think you have to,' said Simon, who was estimated to be worth £385 million by The Sunday Times in 2020, on a new episode of the How To Fail Podcast. Speaking exclusively to New, Kerry had a few words for Simon after his admission: 'If I'm honest, I think that's pretty rich coming from him – pun intended! He's a multimillionaire with plenty of mansions and private jets – he'll be alright! Simon, I love you, but saying that feels out of touch. Next thing you know, he'll be on OnlyFans selling feet pics.' Simon continued to admit that the Covid-19 pandemic left him with financial woes, Simon continued to tell podcast host Elizabeth Day: 'I remember reading it for the first time on a website and I don't read a lot of stuff on social media, but I'd heard about it. "So I was curious and the second day, the story got bigger to a point where I actually phoned one of my partners and I said, I don't like the look of this, I have a horrible feeling it's gonna be like that movie contagion. I think we need to get all of our shows into production around the world quicker this year." He added: "And we did. And when it happened, it was, obviously worse than I could have imagined, but when you think about that, the wars and everything else, the instability, what is safe? I mean, was it gold cash stock? I don't think anything is safe any longer.' Simon, who has been in the industry for over four decades, says he now follows the advice to 'live in your money' and enjoy it, but is also aware of it being precarious. While he might be aware of the riskiness of his capital, it doesn't mean Simon has been one to scrimp - boasting lavish homes across the world, including an £8M Cotswolds mansion, flashy cars and a reported private jet on standby. But not one to let the lifestyle get to his head, the Britain's Got Talent creator is the first to call himself 'obnoxious'. Recalling one incident several decades ago, Simon said, 'I do remember one time I was driving in my Porsche. I had long hair. "The top was down and I passed this pub, and I remember someone shouting 'you w*nker!' and I went, actually, you are right. I am a w*nker.' Simon, who is now a dedicated dad to ten-year-old son Eric, added that he has everything he needs now and doesn't yearn for more money or flashy expenditures these days. He is currently appearing on screen on Britain's Got Talent, joining judges Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Amanda Holden.
New York Post
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How much did Simon Cowell get offered to judge a couple having sex?
Forget judging 'America's Got Talent.' Simon Cowell once got offered $150K to judge a random couple having sex — but the outspoken TV personality turned it down. Cowell, 65, reminisced about the bizarre ordeal on Wednesday's episode of the 'How to Fail' podcast while addressing other odd offers he's been presented with over the years. Advertisement 'People used to ask me to be rude to them,' the competition judge said, admitting he'd shut those requests down — but his refusals didn't stop there. 9 Simon Cowell revealed the bizarre offer he was presented with from a random couple. YouTube/@HowToFailPodcast 9 The 'America's Got Talent' judge claimed the husband and wife promised to pay him $150K if he judged them having sex. YouTube/@HowToFailPodcast Advertisement 'Then, one time, I was in a restaurant and this guy comes up to me and he said, 'I love your show. Would you take a picture?' [I say], 'Sure,'' Cowell explained, revealing the stranger then introduced his wife and asked the 'American Idol' alum if he'd 'judge [them] having sex.' He thought the couple was joking, but he quickly found out they were serious. 'I'm, like, 'Are you winding me up?' They went, 'No, we'll pay you,'' the star recalled. 9 Simon Cowell said he mulled over the proposal. GC Images Advertisement 9 The TV judge shared he ultimately turned the couple down. AP 9 That's not the only odd request he's received from fans. Getty Images Cowell confessed that he marinated on the idea, especially when the couple told him how much they were willing to pay. '[I said], 'Well, how much?' It was actually a lot of money. I thought, 'Do I? No, I just can't do it,'' he said of the moral dilemma before revealing they offered him a whopping $150K to watch them get down in the bedroom. Advertisement 'It was just so bizarre,' he shared of their proposal. 9 He also spoke about his despise for small talk, revealing his fiancée is the queen of that subject. FOX via Getty Images 9 Simon Cowell shares one son, Eric, 11, with Lauren Silverman. Getty Images Cowell explained that despite his mean TV persona, he actually enjoys random conversation with strangers — but only sometimes. 'That's something I really have enjoyed, though, weirdly. I am very shy, like, I can't go to a pre-party. It's my worst thing in the world, making small talk with someone I don't know. If we have a common subject, I'm pretty good, but years ago, if I had to go to a party … and had to talk to people, it [was] torture,' he stated on the podcast. His fiancée, Lauren Silverman, however, is the professional of small talk, according to Cowell. 9 The 'X Factor UK' judge made headlines late last year when he reunited with One Direction at Liam Payne's funeral. Getty Images 'Now, Lauren [Silverman, my fiancée] is brilliant in these positions. I'm hopeless. Joan Collins had a birthday party and I said to Lauren, 'I'll go, but we have to time it 'cause there will be a horrible stand-up, pre-drinks [that] I can't do,' he continued. Advertisement Cowell popped the question to Silverman in December 2021 after eight years of dating. The couple shares one child, son Eric, who turned 11 in February on Valentine's Day. 9 Cowell said he was 'devastated,' 'heartbroken,' and 'empty' after Payne's death. Getty Images Cowell made headlines months ago when he broke his silence on Liam Payne's death after the One Direction alum's fatal fall off his hotel balcony in October. Advertisement 'The X Factor UK' judge reunited with the boy group he created — including members Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik — at Payne's funeral. Following Payne's shocking death, Cowell released an emotional statement. 'You never really know how you feel about someone until a moment like this happens,' he wrote on Instagram. 'Liam, I am devastated. Heartbroken. And I feel empty. And I want you to know how much love and respect I have for you. Every tear I have shed is a memory of you.'
