The One Show's Alex Jones halts live show to make Elton John announcement

Alex Jones made a surprise announcement about Elton John on Friday night's The One Show.

Right at the start of the show, Alex, alongside co-host Clara Amfo, said: "So many people have been getting in touch, haven't they? Including Elton John, who sent us a message thanking fans after his greatest hits album, Diamond, topped the charts a few hours ago."

She then introduced a clip of the pop legend Elton John, speaking directly from his home, reports The Mirror.

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Elton expressed his excitement by saying: "Hi Alex, hi Clara and everyone on The One Show. I am so thrilled and excited that Diamonds has finally got to number one in the UK chart."

He continued, conveying his delight: "It has been eight years, so it has been an amazing start to the year, and I could not be happier.

"Thank you, everyone," he gratefully added before signing off.

"Aw, congratulations," Clara responded warmly. "Our forever fave, Elton John."

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But Alex had more up her sleeve; later on, she invited Lenny Rush to the set to dish out details about the BAFTAs.

The young actor revealed the name of the celebrated figure receiving the highest tribute from BAFTA this year.

"It is the greatest honour BAFTA can give to the greatest people," he explained. When pressed for the recipient's identity, Lenny disclosed: "This year, the winner is Warwick Davis."

As he mentioned the famed Harry Potter actor, Warwick himself entered the studio to discuss the significance of the esteemed accolade.

When asked by Clara if the award was one of the "biggest" moments of his career," he replied: "Absolutely. I have done a lot of amazing things in my career, but this has got to top them all, it is amazing. I am really honoured."

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Before the show had even aired, The One Show's social media accounts also teased the programme's upcoming "exclusive announcement".

On X, they wrote: "Get ready for an exclusive announcement on tonight's #TheOneShow!

""We'll be revealing the recipient of the prestigious @BAFTA Fellowship award for this year - and they'll be joining us on the sofa."

The One Show airs weekdays at 7pm on BBC One.