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Jessica Sansome

The One Show's Alex Jones says she's 'about to pop' in bikini baby bump snap

Alex Jones has officially headed off on maternity leave - and shared a beautiful bikini baby bump snap to sign off.

The One Show host, who is pregnant with her second child, is set to make her last appearance on the BBC show on Friday night, April 26, until the Autumn.

And her goodbye to co-presenter Matt Baker on Thursday night, as he doesn't present the show on a Friday, was a little emotional .

But Alex promised her One Show pal that she will still be watching.

Alex Jones presented her last show with Matt Baker on Thursday (BBC)

The 42-year-old said: "It's going to be odd, yes, but it'll be quick. I'll be back in the autumn. Keep the seat warm!"

Matt then told her: "It goes without saying, I'll miss you," to which Alex quickly added: "Oh don't, I'm going to cry!"

Before the programme, Alex posted a photo to her Instagram stories in her bikini showcasing her blossoming baby bump.

Alongside the photo, she wrote: "About to pop! Penultimate day at work today."

Alex Jones shows off blossoming baby bump (Alex Jones Instagram)

The BBC have also just revealed who will be standing in for the Welsh TV star.

Emma Willis, Mel Giedroyc and Stacey Dooley are among those lined up to host The One Show in the coming months.

Alex added in a statement: "I know The One Show will be in very capable hands while I'm on maternity leave and good luck to all the guest presenters - I hope they have as much fun as I do on the show.

"I'll be back on the sofa in the autumn, but in the meantime, I plan on watching from my own sofa with little Teddy and the newest addition!"

Alex Jones announced second pregnancy live on The One Show (BBC)

Alex, who already has two-year-old son Teddy with husband Charlie Thomson, opened up last month about a devastating miscarriage she suffered at 14 weeks pregnant.

Alex went on to fall pregnant six months later but spoke about her reluctance to take time off from work and returned to present on The One Show the very same day.

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