Alex Jones, 44, was joined by her co-star Jermaine Jenas, 38 on a recent episode of The One Show where the former professional footballer admitted he didn’t know Carol Kirkwood. The legendary meteorologist has been a regular forecaster at the BBC for more than 20 years, and normally presents the weather forecast to viewers on BBC Breakfast.
After wrapping up a segment about the weather, The One Show presenter explained that the BBC show had reached out to the forecaster for her advice following the UK’s continuous wet weather in recent days.
Alex wanted to know if the country will experience some sunshine as we head into summer.
“We’ll soon find out because it’s nice to see sunshine but is it here to stay,” Alex remarked.
“So we asked Carol Kirkwood and she said she wouldn’t help tonight.”
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“Hello, and welcome to your Wednesday One Show with Jermaine Jenas,” Alex opened the show, with Jermaine adding: “And Alex Jones.”
“Didn’t I tell you?” he continued to tease his co-star. “The sun was gonna come back.”
Holding her hands up to her co-host, Alex answered: “You are basically Carol Kirkwood.”
Eventually, he admitted: “I haven’t got a clue who that is but err…”