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Alex Jones breaks down as Matt Baker bids farewell to The One Show from his living room after 9 years
THE One Show's Alex Jones broke down on Tuesday as she bid farewell to her co-host Matt Baker.
After nine years on the show, Matt decided to step down as host and Alex shared a compilation of Matt's best on-screen moments before reading out fan comments.
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"It feels so odd, I know when you will speak by the way you breathe we've been together so long, I thank you from the bottom of my heart," she said before the camera cut to Matt and she could be heard muttering: "I can't do anymore."
"We've had some good times Al, haven't we?" said Matt who was hosting from his home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
"I've loved every single second of working alongside you. I've seen your life change - you're married and have two children - we've been there nine nearly 10 years and that's rare in the world of television."
"You're holding it together better than I am," joked Alex who added: "Matt, we are going to miss you so much."
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The Sun exclusively revealed on Monday that the BBC has decided not to replace and instead guest presenters will host alongside Alex.
A TV insider said: “During his absences on The One Show, a long line of other men have appeared in his place and seem to gel well with Alex.
“Producers felt the mix kept the dynamic on the sofa feeling fresh and different, which seemed to match the mix of content on the programme.
"Plus, there isn’t any shortage of stars who are willing to regularly feature on one of BBC1’s most popular shows.”
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Among the fellas lined up to join the sought-after rota will be comic Patrick Kielty, former JLS star-turned-TV presenter Marvin Humes and West End singer and Radio 2 host Michael Ball.
The former Blue Peter presenter and Strictly contestant announced his departure in December after nine years fronting The One Show.
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