The One Show host 'absent' from regular spot as BBC star 'takes over'

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The One Show's regular host Alex Jones was noticeably absent from Wednesday's episode, leaving BBC fans to be greeted by Clara Amfo and Vernon Kay at the helm.The duo kicked off the show by explaining why Alex wasn't in her usual seat—she was attending a prestigious event at Buckingham Palace for the BBC's 500-word challenge.

Clara shared with viewers: "44,000 children, aged between five and 11 sent in their stories which were whittled down to a very lucky 50 finalists, who earlier today went to Buckingham Palace for the grand final alongside Her Majesty The Queen." Vernon chimed in with details about the star-studded affair, adding: "They were also joined by a host of celebs, celeb readers, actors, Olivia Colman, Rob Brydon and Matt Lucas.

McFly's Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones and Strictly stars JB Gill and Rose Ayling-Ellis who helped bring the winning stories to life." Clara then revealed that Alex was also present at the event, along with The One Show's Roman Kemp, before treating the audience to a snippet of Alex chatting with Queen Camilla, reports the Mirror.

Vernon humorously said: "It seems like Alex is there quite a lot. She should get her own room at the Palace, she really should." Clara playfully agreed, saying: "She should, shouldn't she?