Alex Jones reveals The One Show still hasn’t chosen a replacement for Matt Baker

Alex Jones revealed that The One Show still haven’t found a replacement for Matt Baker to present the programme with her.

Speaking to The Sun on Saturday, the TV personality, 43, said that they will instead have a series of guest hosts helping her with the show as they don’t want to ‘rush into a decision.’

Of their reasoning, Alex explained: ‘We decided that we aren’t going to rush into a decision of who to replace him. Matt nailed it, but it’s a hard job. And it’s got to be someone I can have a laugh with. 

‘We’ll probably have guest hosts a week at a time over summer. We’ve been racking our brains and there are lists and lists [of people], but I think the right person will become obvious in their own way.’

‘There are loads of presenters and comedians I would love to see doing it permanently – my dream co-host is an amalgamation of different people – but they have got commitments. I’m hoping the universe will send the right person.’

Alex admitted that she found it ‘very sad’ to not have Matt by her side, as they have worked together for almost a decade to the point where she even knows ‘what he’s going to say’ before he says anything.

MailOnline have contacted representatives for Alex and The One Show for comment.

Although Matt revealed he would be leaving his role at the show in December, Alex insisted that she wasn’t thinking of departing the show and felt ‘refreshed’ following her maternity leave after the birth of son Kit.

Matt has been appearing on the show via videolink, he is currently absent from the set as he is self-isolating for two weeks due to the pandemic.

While talking from home earlier this month, he told Alex: ‘Yes, well I am at home and this is my [pointing to his dog] Alex Jones for tonight and probably for the next two weeks. 

‘This afternoon we got a phone call, there’s four of us here in this household and one of us has a cough so we’re following the Prime Minister’s guidelines and now spending the next two weeks self-isolating.’

Matt continued: ‘I kind of expected this to come and feel as ready as we can do. We’re more than happy to do our bit and do what’s right for everybody, look out for our neighbours.’ 

To which Alex added: ‘Obviously I’m disappointed you’re not with me but it’s a sensible precaution and it’s lovely to see Bob [Matt’s pet dog]. We love Bob, hi Bob!

‘As you are working from home though, I am still going to put you to use of course so stay where you are and I’ll come back to you in a bit.’

And Alex stayed true to her word as Matt continue to co-host The One Show from his sitting room with his pet dog via videolink.