Aled Haydn Jones
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Aled Haydn Jones is a Welsh
radio producer and radio presenter. Since 2004 he has worked on The Chris Moyles Show
.
. He attended Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth
, a Welsh medium primary school, and Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig
Welsh medium secondary before going on to complete a BTEC
qualification in Media Studies
at Swansea College
. He currently lives in London with his boyfriend Emile.
. He later moved to a commercial radio station called Radio Ceredigion
which was launched in 1992.
Aled joined BBC Radio 1
in 1998 when he worked as a broadcast assistant on the Roadshow. He joined just as the show was in its final year and was soon to meet Chris Moyles as he was booking bands and transport for the Roadshow.
As well as being a producer of The Chris Moyles Show, Aled also presents Radio 1's Surgery on Sunday night as part of the BBC Switch
strand.
while she was ill. In Autumn 2008, it was announced that Osbourne would be taking a break from the Sunday Surgery in order to film Osbournes: Reloaded
in the USA with the rest of her family. Aled is now the regular presenter.
was doing general tasks behind the scenes on Chris's One Big Belly Tour.
In 2001, whilst discussing the events of an episode of Big Brother Series 2, Chris asked Aled to present it in the form of a proper review. This developed into a daily review spot, earning Aled the nickname "BB Aled" and an invitation to the official eviction press conferences on Friday night.
In August 2002, Aled joined Chris's afternoon show on a permanent basis, taking over from Lizzie Buckingham as a Broadcast Assistant. Aled then gained his second nickname "FA Aled" shortly after, as he reported on the events of reality show Fame Academy
in the same way.
Aled worked closely with the show's main producer, Rachel Jones, to oversee the launch of The Chris Moyles Show in its new breakfast slot. In 2005, he was given the role of Day Producer and in 2009 took over Rachel's position of Producer of The Chris Moyles Show.
Welsh language
talent show, Wawffactor
. He appeared as an extra in season 4 of 24, in episode 23, and was voted Rear of the Year
in 2004.
In November 2007, Aled appeared as a contestant in the BBC series "Celebrity Scissorhands
", in aid of charity Children in Need
. The contestants had to learn how to cut hair and give various beauty salon treatments on volunteers, with the minimal amount of training. Aled eventually finished second in the contest, losing in the final to comedienne, Ninia Benjamin
.
In March 2011, Aled was part of the ITV2
Show, OMG with Peaches Geldof
in which he, alongside Geldof looked at understanding alternative lifestyles and subcultures.
In November 2011, Aled was a panellist on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here... Now for one week giving his views on the camp life.
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
radio producer and radio presenter. Since 2004 he has worked on The Chris Moyles Show
The Chris Moyles Show
The Chris Moyles Show is the current BBC Radio 1 breakfast show in the UK, and has been since Chris Moyles became the station's breakfast show presenter on 5 January 2004. From 2004 to 2007, the show was broadcast 6:55–10:00 am each weekday, but since 15 October 2007 it has started from...
.
Personal history
Jones was born to Hayden and Ann Jones in Aberystwyth, Wales, in 1976. He has a younger sister named Meleri. Aled is a fluent Welsh speakerWelsh language
Welsh is a member of the Brythonic branch of the Celtic languages spoken natively in Wales, by some along the Welsh border in England, and in Y Wladfa...
. He attended Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth
Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth
Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth is a Welsh language primary school in the university town of Aberystwyth in Ceredigion, Wales. It was established as a private school in 1939 by Sir Ifan ab Owen Edwards and was originally named Ysgol Gymraeg yr Urdd...
, a Welsh medium primary school, and Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig
Ysgol Gyfun Gymunedol Penweddig
Penweddig Community Secondary School is a successful Welsh-language secondary school in Aberystwyth, Wales. The school was established in 1973 and now educates girls and boys between the ages of 11 and 18 through the medium of Welsh...
Welsh medium secondary before going on to complete a BTEC
Business And Technology Education Council (BTEC)
The Business and Technology Education Council is the British body which awards vocational qualifications. Such qualifications are commonly referred to as "BTECs"....
qualification in Media Studies
Media studies
Media studies is an academic discipline and field of study that deals with the content, history and effects of various media; in particular, the 'mass media'. Media studies may draw on traditions from both the social sciences and the humanities, but mostly from its core disciplines of mass...
at Swansea College
Swansea College
Swansea College was a further education college in Swansea. It was one of the largest further education colleges in Wales with over 15,000 students and employing approximately 1,000 staff...
. He currently lives in London with his boyfriend Emile.
Radio career
Aled started his radio career at the age of 14 when he began to present a slot on Bronglais hospital radioHospital radio
Hospital radio is a form of audio broadcasting produced specifically for the in-patients of hospitals. It is primarily found in the United Kingdom.-History:...
. He later moved to a commercial radio station called Radio Ceredigion
Radio Ceredigion
Radio Ceredigion is a bilingual local radio station that serves the Welsh county of Ceredigion.-History:From its launch on 14th December 1992, the station broadcast a bilingual schedule with roughly half-and-half proportion of English and Welsh output, much of it community-oriented, from studios...
which was launched in 1992.
Aled joined BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
in 1998 when he worked as a broadcast assistant on the Roadshow. He joined just as the show was in its final year and was soon to meet Chris Moyles as he was booking bands and transport for the Roadshow.
As well as being a producer of The Chris Moyles Show, Aled also presents Radio 1's Surgery on Sunday night as part of the BBC Switch
BBC Switch
BBC Switch was the brand for BBC content aimed at UK teenagers. The brand launched on Saturday 20 October 2007 on BBC Two And ceased broadcasting on Saturday 17 December 2010...
strand.
The Surgery with Aled
The Surgery with Aled (formerly known as the Sunday Surgery) is a British radio show that airs on BBC Radio 1 on Sunday evenings from 9-10pm. In 2008, Aled was a regular presenter on Radio 1's Sunday Surgery, providing cover for Kelly OsbourneKelly Osbourne
Kelly Michelle Lee Osbourne is an English media personality, television personality, host, judge, fashion designer, singer, and actress, best known for being the daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne...
while she was ill. In Autumn 2008, it was announced that Osbourne would be taking a break from the Sunday Surgery in order to film Osbournes: Reloaded
Osbournes: Reloaded
Osbournes Reloaded is a short-lived 2009 variety show that aired its only episode on Fox. The show was hosted by The Osbournes — Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly — and premiered Tuesday March 31 on Fox following American Idol. Fremantle Media North America, the producers of American Idol, produced the...
in the USA with the rest of her family. Aled is now the regular presenter.
Working with Chris Moyles
Aled's first role with Chris MoylesChris Moyles
Christopher David Moyles is an English radio and television presenter and author, who currently presents The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1 and Chris Moyles' Quiz Night on Channel 4....
was doing general tasks behind the scenes on Chris's One Big Belly Tour.
In 2001, whilst discussing the events of an episode of Big Brother Series 2, Chris asked Aled to present it in the form of a proper review. This developed into a daily review spot, earning Aled the nickname "BB Aled" and an invitation to the official eviction press conferences on Friday night.
In August 2002, Aled joined Chris's afternoon show on a permanent basis, taking over from Lizzie Buckingham as a Broadcast Assistant. Aled then gained his second nickname "FA Aled" shortly after, as he reported on the events of reality show Fame Academy
Fame Academy
Fame Academy is a televised competition to search for and educate new musical talents. The winner received a chance to become a successful music artist. The prize consisted of a £1m recording contract with a major record company, plus the use of a luxury apartment in London and a sports car for one...
in the same way.
Aled worked closely with the show's main producer, Rachel Jones, to oversee the launch of The Chris Moyles Show in its new breakfast slot. In 2005, he was given the role of Day Producer and in 2009 took over Rachel's position of Producer of The Chris Moyles Show.
Film and television
In addition to his career on Radio 1, he has also been a judge on the S4CS4C
S4C , currently branded as S4/C, is a Welsh television channel broadcast from the capital, Cardiff. The first television channel to be aimed specifically at a Welsh-speaking audience, it is the fifth oldest British television channel .The channel - initially broadcast on...
Welsh language
Welsh language
Welsh is a member of the Brythonic branch of the Celtic languages spoken natively in Wales, by some along the Welsh border in England, and in Y Wladfa...
talent show, Wawffactor
Wawffactor
Wawffactor was a Welsh television music talent show contested by aspiring pop singers drawn from public auditions...
. He appeared as an extra in season 4 of 24, in episode 23, and was voted Rear of the Year
Rear of the Year
Rear of the Year is a light-hearted British award for celebrities who are considered to have a notable posterior. It was created by publicity consultant Anthony Edwards and is organised by Rear of the Year Limited.-History:...
in 2004.
In November 2007, Aled appeared as a contestant in the BBC series "Celebrity Scissorhands
Celebrity Scissorhands
Celebrity Scissorhands is a reality show that is part of the BBC's Children in Need charity campaign, in which celebrities attempt to cut people's hair to raise money for the campaign while trained and watched by professional hairdresser Lee Stafford...
", in aid of charity Children in Need
Children in Need
Children in Need is an annual British charity appeal organised by the BBC. Since 1980 it has raised over £500 million. The highlight of the Children in Need appeal is an annual telethon, held in November. A teddy bear named "Pudsey Bear" fronts the campaign, while Terry Wogan is a long...
. The contestants had to learn how to cut hair and give various beauty salon treatments on volunteers, with the minimal amount of training. Aled eventually finished second in the contest, losing in the final to comedienne, Ninia Benjamin
Ninia Benjamin
Ninia Benjamin is a British comedian who makes frequent appearances at the Edinburgh Festival. Benjamin has also appeared on the TV shows 3 Non-Blondes and Twisted Tales....
.
In March 2011, Aled was part of the ITV2
ITV2
ITV2 is a 24 hour, free-to-air entertainment television channel in the United Kingdom owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of ITV plc. It was launched on 7 December 1998, and is available on digital television via satellite, cable, IPTV and terrestrial platforms. The channel has the...
Show, OMG with Peaches Geldof
Peaches Geldof
Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof is a British journalist, television presenter and model.-Background:Geldof was born in London in 1989, the second daughter of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates. She is the granddaughter of Hughie Green. Her sisters are Fifi Trixibelle Geldof and Pixie Geldof...
in which he, alongside Geldof looked at understanding alternative lifestyles and subcultures.
In November 2011, Aled was a panellist on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here... Now for one week giving his views on the camp life.