Matt Baker announced he would be leaving The One Show after an incredible nine years as a presenter. The BBC favourite released a statement earlier today but the whole thing left viewers feeling devastated.
One fan wrote on Twitter: “Matt Baker well that made cry. Best wishes. it won’t be the same without you.”
Another added: “Gutted that Matt Baker is leaving – he appears to be one of the most genuinely nice people of the world – gonna miss you #MattBaker.”
A third commented: “Emotional speech Matt, he’s been a great presenter over the years.”
“Noooo! Please don’t leave @BBCTheOneShow Matt Baker. You and @MissAlexjones are great presenting together. Thanks for all you’ve done. You’ll be a tough act to follow on the Rickshaw Challenge,” said a fourth.
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A fifth shared: “Thank you Matt for the laughs the humility and the warmth, enjoy the time with your family. Much love.”
Matt announced his news on The One Show earlier today and issued a statement via the BBC.
He said: “I’ve loved that The One Show has been such a big part of my life for the last nine years.
“It’s been brilliant to showcase the eclectic mix of Britain, meet incredible people along the way and witness so many lives changed with the annual Rickshaw Challenge for Children in Need.
“The One Show has been a massive part of my life for almost a decade now and I’ve loved every single second of being part of it.
“But I am going to be leaving this green sofa in the spring.
“It’s time to give somebody else the opportunity to see how big-hearted and generous you, our One Show viewers, really are.”
It’s currently unknown who will replace Matt, but it seems the BBC have time to make their decision.
While today marked his last show before Christmas, Matt won’t be leaving until “the Spring”.
Matt joined the show in 2010 as a guest presenter, before returning the following year as a full-time host.
He replaced Jason Manford and sat alongside regular, Alex Jones, between Mondays and Thursdays.
The One Show airs weekdays at 7pm on BBC One.
