In later years, Jones was quoted as saying: "Casual homophobia — homophobia of any kind — in the work place is something BBC Sport has failed to properly address. The wider sports world is no better. It saddens me that we appear years away from a sporting environment in which, say, a current Premier League footballer might feel comfortable enough to come out as gay or bi.
In later years, Jones expressed his disappointment regarding workplace homophobia within BBC Sport and the wider sports industry, highlighting the need for greater inclusivity and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals in professional sports.