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'''Stephen Ricahrd "Steve" Jones''' (born 16 March 1977) is a [[English]] [[television presenter]], [[actor]] and [[Model (person)|model]], best known for presenting [[Channel 4]]'s [[T4 (Channel 4)|T4]] strand of programmes, mostly alongside [[Miquita Oliver]]. |
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==Early life and career== |
==Early life and career== |
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Jones was born in [[Birmingham]], [[West Midlands]]. After starting his career as a model for ''[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]'', Jones moved into presenting, fronting such programmes as ''[[The Pop Factory|The Pop Factory Awards]]'' and ''99 Things To Do Before You Die''. He has since become a regular feature on [[Channel 4]]'s weekend entertainment programme ''T4''. In 2006 he worked on [[Transmission with T-Mobile]] with [[Xfm]] DJ [[Lauren Laverne]]. In February 2009 he made his [[BBC One]] debut hosting ''[[Let's Dance for Comic Relief]]'' with [[Claudia Winkleman]], a role which he has reprised for February 2010 and February 2011. In early 2009 he presented [[Sky1]]'s ''[[Guinness World Records Smashed]]'' with [[Konnie Huq]]. The same year, he began presenting the BBC TV quizshow ''[[As Seen on TV (TV series)|As Seen On TV]]''.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/04_april/08/jones.shtml Steve Jones to host new BBC One entertainment show, As Seen On TV] BBC Press Office 2009-04-08</ref> As of April 2010, he is filming a new BBC One series in Argentina called ''[[101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow]]'', which aired in July 2010. |
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Jones has also featured in acting roles; he had a small part in the film ''[[Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging]]'' and a minor role as himself in two episodes of the TV series ''[[Plus One (TV series)|Plus One]]''. |
Jones has also featured in acting roles; he had a small part in the film ''[[Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging]]'' and a minor role as himself in two episodes of the TV series ''[[Plus One (TV series)|Plus One]]''. |
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Revision as of 11:32, 23 February 2011
Steve Jones | |
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| Born | Stephen Richard Jones |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Occupation(s) | Television presenter, actor, model |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Stephen Ricahrd "Steve" Jones (born 16 March 1977) is a English television presenter, actor and model, best known for presenting Channel 4's T4 strand of programmes, mostly alongside Miquita Oliver.
Early life and career
Jones was born in Birmingham, West Midlands. After starting his career as a model for Esquire, Jones moved into presenting, fronting such programmes as The Pop Factory Awards and 99 Things To Do Before You Die. He has since become a regular feature on Channel 4's weekend entertainment programme T4. In 2006 he worked on Transmission with T-Mobile with Xfm DJ Lauren Laverne. In February 2009 he made his BBC One debut hosting Let's Dance for Comic Relief with Claudia Winkleman, a role which he has reprised for February 2010 and February 2011. In early 2009 he presented Sky1's Guinness World Records Smashed with Konnie Huq. The same year, he began presenting the BBC TV quizshow As Seen On TV.[1] As of April 2010, he is filming a new BBC One series in Argentina called 101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow, which aired in July 2010. Jones has also featured in acting roles; he had a small part in the film Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging and a minor role as himself in two episodes of the TV series Plus One.
Jones designed and modelled clothing for Shop Direct Group's in-house brand 'Good Souls' for their 2010 Summer/Autumn ranges.[2]
On October 22, 2010, it was announced Jones would leave T4 after seven years as a presenter. His last show for the strand was T4 Stars Of 2010 on November 21 2010.[3]
Personal life
Jones has two brothers; Jonathan (born in 1972) and Chris (born in 1981). He now lives in Marylebone, London.
References
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- ^ Steve Jones to host new BBC One entertainment show, As Seen On TV BBC Press Office 2009-04-08
- ^ TV's Steve Jones talks fashion FHM.com 2010-08-17
- ^ Steve Jones leaves Channel 4's T4 BBC News 2010-10-24
He is now the presenter of BBC 1 the Drope Zone
External links
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