BBC The One Show's Alex Jones flooded with support as she says she's going through 'tricky patch in life'

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TV presenter Alex Jones has impressed viewers by being incredibly candid when speaking about her life off camera. The 45-year-old presenter took to social media with an online post describing a "tricky and challenging patch in her life", In the message, the Welsh presenter told her 337k followers: "Things have been a bit tricky for us recently and in all honesty, I haven’t had time to be on here between working and the children but I randomly logged on and saw all your lovely messages gently asking if we were all ok. READ MORE: BBC One Show host Alex Jones announces birth of 'perfect' baby girl "I was touched by your kindness and so I just wanted to check in and say thank you, and that even though life has been a bit challenging, we are ok and still managing to enjoy the beginning of the holidays and there's still plenty to smile about! (I'll pop some stuff on my stories) #whenlifegivesyoulemons #thekindnessofstrangers. "The Ammanford-born presenter made no reference to the post yesterday evening (July 26) as she co-hosted the BBC One show with former professional footballer Jermaine Jenas.

They previewed the Lionesses' Euro semi-final clash against Sweden this evening, with the help of presenter Alex Scott. They were also joined by three of the Celebrity MasterChef contestants – Danny Jones, Paul Chuckle and Nancy Dell’Olio.

Richie Anderson also revealed what we can expect from the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on Thursday. Following her post, the television star was inundated with good wishes, as one person wrote: "Sending hugs," and another added: "Sending love Alex to you and your family.