ALEX Jones will make a surprise return to The One Show TONIGHT – just halfway through her maternity leave.
The 44-year-old went on maternity leave back in August ahead of welcoming her third child – and first daughter – with husband Charlie Thomson.
Since then, Alex has appeared on the BBC programme on a couple of occasions and at the end of Thursday’s show, co-host Ronan Keating revealed she would be back again tonight.
He said: “Last show of the year tomorrow. Alex Jones will be back. She’ll be joining myself and JJ to talk Strictly ahead of this weekend’s final.
Angellica Bell added: “We’ll always be joined by Lad Baby, who are hoping to have their fourth number one single this Christmas.”
Alex and Charlie welcomed daughter Annie in August, a younger sister for their sons Teddy and Kit.
Alex made a special appearance on The One Show in September via video link and spoke about her newborn.
She said: “Ah, it is so nice to be back. You know what, we have been great.
“The boys are taking to little Annie brilliantly. Annie is here with mum and dad.
“I’ve literally, honestly… she has just gone back to mum. I had to feed her. She’s out there.”
Last week, Alex showed off her incredible post-baby figure as she enjoyed a very special night out in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation.
Alex wore a sparkling dress as she posed alongside Charlie, and captioned the shots on her Instagram: “
She wrote: “Last night I had the pleasure and privilege of hosting the #emeraldandivyball for @rokeating and @stormykeating all in aid of the #mariekeatingfoundation and @cr_uk.
“What they pulled off was incredible, a decadent roaring 20s themed night that raised 890k. It was lovely to meet the whole family too.”
The One Show airs tonight at 7pm on BBC One.
