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THE AMAZING ROSIE JONES

Rosie Jones has mastered the art of Zoom-flirting. We’re only five minutes in and already, like so many others, I have a great big lesbian crush on her. The move that really makes me melt? She does this thing, leaning in close to her laptop, chin propped up coquettishly on one hand, soulful eyes staring directly into the camera and – at least it kind of feels like it – your heart. This is grade A seduction via Zoom and it’s guaranteed to make you swoon.

It’s first thing on Friday morning and Rosie, ever the charmer, gestures to my make-up and jewellery, exclaiming, “Oh my god, I can’t believe how glamorous you look at 10am!” When I quip back that of course I had to make an effort for a date with Rosie Jones, she laughs and claps in delight. She’s currently in her brand new East London flat. “Hello! Homeowner!” she declares, pointing to herself and beaming. Behind her are bookshelves proudly displaying both her DIVA Rising Star Award and her Attitude Comedy Award. Rosie is fresh from the shower, wearing a hoodie. She looks relaxed and glowing. “I’ve made an effort to wash my hair so that’s a good start.” She smiles cheekily. “But I ran out of

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