Aled Jones is to resume presenting programmes on the BBC, after being investigated for sexual harassment allegations that had been made against him. He has since apologised for the ‘hurt’ caused by his actions, and given an assurance they will not be repeated.
The BBC said it accepted Jones’s apology and that he would shortly return to presenting Songs of Praise and his show on BBC Radio Wales. He was taken ’off air’ in October when the BBC began investigating “complaints about his past behaviour.”
His last appearance on his weekly Radio Wales programme was 22 October; while he was last seen on Songs of Praise the previous week.
A spokesman for Aled Jones said: “About three months ago Aled voluntarily agreed to step away from his presenting commitments whilst the organisation conducted a review.
“Aled was devastated to learn that some of his past behaviour outside the BBC had caused distress to others. He deeply regrets this behaviour and is very sorry for the hurt it has caused.
“Aled has given his assurance that it will never be repeated. Aled will now continue with his roles at the BBC. There will be no further comment.”
A BBC spokesman said: “As Aled has previously confirmed, over recent weeks the BBC has been considering complaints about his past behaviour. During this period, Aled has not been presenting on the BBC.
“While the behaviour under review was not related to his work with the BBC, Aled recognises it was inappropriate and caused real distress to others. He has apologised for this and assured the BBC that there will be no repeat of this behaviour in future.”
Aled Jones, 47, was born in Bangor and grew up on Anglesey, he was a chorister at Bangor Cathedral, before shooting to childhood fame singing “Walking in the Air” the song from Channel 4‘s animated film The Snowman, the record reached No. 5 in the UK charts in 1985.
