The One Show is celebrating its 20th anniversary, but many fans were surprised to discover who the BBC show’s very first presenters were back in 2006.
Since the BBC show first aired back in 2006, viewers have seen a rotation of presenters fronting the programme.
While Alex Jones has been at the helm for the past 16 years, The One Show viewers have also seen the likes of Christine Lampard, Clara Amfo and Angellica Bell.
However, the first female star of the show is a very well-known face for her role on ITV’s Loose Women.
One person has unearthed the first opening of the programme two decades ago, as Adrian Chiles and Nadia Sawalha welcomed viewers for the first time, reports the Mirror.
The duo are seen in the clip side by side as Adrian promised fans would see a range of stories from people across the country, including ‘good ones, funny ones, happy ones and sad ones’.
Captioning the introduction, the person on X confessed they ‘never knew’ Nadia was part of The One Show and questioned whether or not she’d be back for the 20th celebrations.
Originally, the BBC show ran for a four-week trial, which Nadia fronted. Although when that was over, her Loose Women co-star Myleene Klass took over.
Following Myleene, another ITV star fronted the programme as Christine Lampard was a host for three years before Alex Jones joined.
Alex is now the longest-running presenter on the series, celebrating 16 years in 2025. Recently, the Welsh star spoke about what she’s most proud of during her long tenure.
She told the BBC: “There are two answers. I’m most proud of the fact that I’m still here because to have a job that you not only love but you’re really proud to do is rare over the stretch of time that I’ve been here.
“It makes me a bit emotional because I’m so proud of the show. It has withstood so many changes in trends, changes in the way people watch TV or whatever, and it still stands and stays relevant. It’s still really strong in the ratings and I think it would be really missed if it wasn’t there at 7pm.”
To mark the milestone anniversary, The One Show has been celebrating with a week of special programmes featuring celebrity guests, memorable reunions, surprise moments and stories that have captivated viewers over the last two decades.
A description reads: “Alex and Roman will lead the celebrations from the studio, while familiar faces will be live across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland revisiting some of the programme’s most memorable stories and discovering what happened next.
“Across entertainment, real-life stories, cultural milestones and extraordinary achievements, the week will shine a spotlight on the people and moments that have defined The One Show.”
The One Show is available to watch weekdays on BBC One from 7pm
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