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Alex Jones ‘absolutely delighted’ to present BBC’s Children In Need appeal show

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Fabbro, L. D. (2026, September 21). Alex Jones ‘absolutely delighted’ to present BBC’s Children In Need appeal show. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/alex-jones-bbc-joe-wicks-welsh-mel-giedroyc-b1297839.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-21 · by Lauren Del Fabbro

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Alex Jones, known for hosting The One Show, has been announced as one of the presenters for this year's BBC Children In Need appeal show on November 13. This year’s fundraising campaign, Challenge Yourself 2026, encourages participants to create challenges inspired by the number 26 and raise money to support children and young people in need across the UK. Jones expressed her enthusiasm for being part of the event, emphasizing its importance in supporting young people facing various challenges.
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Alex Jones, known for hosting The One Show, was revealed as one of the presenters for BBC's Children In Need 2026 fundraising show. This year’s campaign, titled "Challenge Yourself 2026," encourages participants to undertake challenges inspired by the number 26 and raise money for children and young people in need across the UK. Jones expressed her enthusiasm, stating she is "absolutely delighted" to be part of the appeal and highlighted its importance during challenging times. She emphasized the charity's mission to ensure that every child has support when they need it most, encouraging public participation and donations before the broadcast event.

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This year’s fundraising campaign, Challenge Yourself 2026, will encourage people to create their own challenge inspired by the number 26 and raise money for the corporation’s charity to support children and young people.
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🔮 This year’s fundraising campaign, Challenge Yourself 2026, will encourage people to create their own challenge inspired by the number 26 and raise money for the corporation’s charity to support children and young people.

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The 49-year-old, known for hosting The One Show, was the first name revealed to have joined the presenting team for the charity’s flagship fundraising show. asserted
old → know → show
This year’s fundraising campaign, Challenge Yourself 2026, will encourage people to create their own challenge inspired by the number 26 and raise money for the corporation’s charity to support children and young people. asserted
campaign → encourage → children
“Every year, the appeal shines a light on the incredible projects and people making a real difference to children and young people across the UK. asserted
appeal → shin → UK
“It’s something that we champion through the Challenge Squad on The One Show, and it’s a privilege to help tell those stories. asserted
it → ’ → stories
“At a time when so many young people are facing challenges, the support funded by BBC Children In Need has never been more important.” asserted
support → face → Need
Jones said she “can’t wait” to be part of the appeal show and see the “nation come together once again” to ensure “every child has someone by their side when they need it most”. asserted
they → say → it
The presenter is among a number of stars who have backed the Challenge Yourself 2026 campaign and called on the public to take part in a challenge or donate to the charity before the appeal show. asserted
who → back → show
The Children In Need campaign also launched a limited edition T-shirt designed by Bunton. asserted
campaign → launch → Bunton
The shirts are available exclusively through George at Asda, with proceeds helping fund services for children and young people. asserted
proceeds → help → children
Supporters can also take part in Run With Pudsey And Joe Wicks, which challenges people to complete a marathon by completing two miles a day in the two weeks leading up to the appeal programme. asserted
which → take → programme
Read More Jones will be joined on the appeal show by a number of other presenters who will be revealed in the lead-up to the show. asserted
who → read → show
BBC’s Children In Need will air on November 13 on BBC One and iPlayer. asserted
Children → air → BBC
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