Rosie Jones discusses new Edinburgh Fringe show and disability advocacy

Comedian Rosie Jones has announced her return to the Edinburgh Fringe this August with a new show titled "I Can't Tell What She's Saying". In an interview on 5 News with Dan Walker, Jones explained that while she has visited the festival for a day or two each year, this will be the first time in seven years she has performed a full run of shows every day for the entire month.

Jones, a proud Yorkshire native and self-described unofficial ambassador for the region, discussed how she uses online trolling as creative fuel. She said she sees the hate and does not care, adding that she is determined to hold critics accountable while continuing to make people laugh. The show's title directly references the abuse she receives about her speech, which is affected by cerebral palsy.

Beyond comedy, Jones spoke about her work as a disability advocate. She recently received her second honorary doctorate, this time from the University of Bradford, in recognition of her efforts to change attitudes towards disability. She noted that when she was growing up, positive disabled representation in the media was rare, and she is committed to being a good advocate.

Jones also expressed disappointment at the BBC's decision to drop "Live at the Apollo", a long-running comedy showcase. She described it as a milestone for comedians and a key platform for introducing new talent, and said the loss of such opportunities is sad for the industry.

The interview also touched on her love of Yorkshire and gravy, though she kept the details of how gravy features in her show a secret, urging audiences to come and find out.