Matt Baker: Last News

Countryfile host Matt Baker, 42, said he used to make swift exits from The One Show studio in London to get back home to his family in Buckinghamshire.The farmer lives with his long-term wife Nicola and their two children Molly and Luke.He said of his previous commute: “I zip in and do the One Show and then I’m out as quickly as I possibly can be.”The father-of-two went on to describe his life as “bizarre” as he previously went from working as a farmer in the day to a presenter on the BBC show in the evening.“I’ll be with my sheep, up to my eyes in muck in the morning – and then I’ll go and interview George Clooney,” he joked.“It’s a bizarre life.”Brad Pitt and Jennifer reunite for re-run of flirty sceneMatt officially left the show in

Countryfile presenter Matt Baker, 42, has shown his nostalgic side after his former Blue Peter co-presenter Simon Thomas, 47, reflected on their time hosting the children’s television programme.

Countryfile as a presenter when he worked for the BBC.The television personality divulged that he had spoken to his colleagues at the broadcasting company about getting involved in the programme at the time.The star, who is good friends with Countryfile host Adam Henson, 54, shared the news when he was quizzed on whether he would like to join him and their fellow farmer Matt Baker, 42, on the show in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.He admitted in response: “When I was at the BBC we talked about that years ago and I think they’ve got a great team there at the moment.“I know Adam Henson very well and I’m a big fan of him, and they do a great job.”Although Adam is happy with the Countryfile presenters staying as they are, he

Countryfile presenter Matt Baker, 42, has introduced fans to the newest member of his family while revealing the adorable addition is a “cheeky little character”.The star sparked a frenzy amongst his 221,000 Instagram followers by sharing a sweet snap from his Hertfordshire farm earlier this week.Matt was pictured with his cairn terrier named Fergus in the snap, the new family dog, who he shares with his wife Nicola Baker and their two children Molly and Luke.The former The One Show host posted two pictures with his pet pooch by a dry stone wall near his home.In the first photo, Matt could be seen cuddling Fergus while the duo enjoyed the summer weather.Matt was then pictured clutching onto a stone while the pooch rested on top of the

Countryfile presenter Matt Baker, 42, fronted BBC’s The One Show with Alex Jones, 43, for almost a decade, but stepped down to prioritise his family and other work projects.

Top Gear sensation Jeremy Clarkson, 60, described Countryfile's Matt Baker as "the sort of man you'd want your daughter to marry" in a candid interview, as he admitted the star would host "everything" if it was possible to clone him.

Matt Baker, in a rare insight into his marriage, shared a post with his followers on Instagram to celebrate his wedding anniversary with wife Nicola but how long have the pair been married?Matt and wife Nicola Mooney have been married for 16 years after the pair tied the knot in 2004.In a post to his Instagram today (Thursday, July 16), Matt gave a rare insight into his marriage with Nicola in a picture collage which shared pictures throughout their marriage including their wedding day.The Countryfile presenter captioned the post: "Today's our anniversary."16yrs ago I married my soul mate and love of my life its been 23 yrs of happiness since we said hello!"Matt has previously spoke of Nicola to the Radio Times stating she is "everything"

Matt Baker spoke out on what led to a "repair job" being needed in an Instagram video yesterday.The Countryfile star was seen alongside his two BAFTA gongs in the clip shared with his 198,000 followers.However, the statuette to the 42-year-old's right looked very sad indeed and he went into details about what happened.The former One Show regular said that his wife Nicola was the cause of the problem as to why one of the gold awards was bent at the wrong angle.Matt confirmed that it had ended up on her back after a mishap at their property.But none of it was intentional and had happened after his spouse, who he wed in 2004, had "tripped" up.He captioned his upload: "Quick Saturday morning repair job mending a BAFTA."Just want to reiterate my

Former The One Show host Matt Baker, 42, gave his 193,000 Instagram followers an insight into his new chicks being born after putting the eggs into an incubator.

Matt Baker, 42, has admitted he is “reluctant to say no” to a potential stint in the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! jungle.The Countryfile presenter discussed speculation about him appearing on the ITV reality show after being questioned about the rumours by Gaby Roslin on Hello! Magazine’s Friday night Instagram show Hello! Let’s Gab.Matt explained that although the reports about him being a possible contestant surprised him, he wouldn’t rule it out before “having a good think about it”.The star, who quit his hosting role on The One Show last month, was quizzed by Gaby: "Is it true you're going into the jungle and doing I'm a Celebrity?"Matt chuckled before divulging: "Well, it's funny because I read that too and it came as a

Fans are wild with excitement at the return of the Vicar of Dibley to the small screen as part of BBC's Big Night In.

The BBC is doing something it has never done before by bringing together its Comic Relief and Children In Need appeals for one big fundraiser.

Matt Baker, 42, has revealed he is finding it “very difficult” to not be able to visit his family’s farm in Durham, where his parents live.The star, who recently stepped down from his presenting role on The One Show, opened up about the issue while talking about how his animals are doing during the coronavirus lockdown.While speaking to presenter Gaby Roslin on HELLO! magazine's Friday night Instagram Live show HELLO! Let's Gab, Matt said: “We’ve got quite a lot of chickens here.“We’ve got 15 or so here, but back on the farm we breed a lot of chickens, a lot, and my mum is the queen of the chickens basically.“So what we’ve got going on here is an extension of the farm that we’ve got up in Durham.”Matt went on to admit he and his wife Nicola

Countryfile and former The One Show host Matt Baker, 42, took to Instagram to tell fans he will be one of the presenters to host BBC’s upcoming show The Big Night In.

Matt Baker, 42, has spoken out about the sad death of his pet Border Collie Meg in 2011.The Countryfile host addressed his upsetting loss in a recently unearthed interview with the Radio Times.Meg, who often starred alongside Matt on Blue Peter, was put down when she battled cancer.The disease was found in the dog’s hip and Matt had no choice but to make the difficult decision.Describing Meg’s passing as “the worst”, the former The One Show presenter recalled: “Losing her in 2011 was the worst. You have to learn to hold the memories close and not feel hard done by. “I’ve known this loss many times, and it fills me up to think of it.”He continued: “We had to do what was best for her.

Former The One Show host Matt Baker, 42 has shared an unseen moment with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, 55, on Instagram as he told fans about his children's reaction the NHS workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. The throwback snap shows the pair smiling for the camera in the show’s studio.Matt shared his support for Boris, who is on the mend as he battles the coronavirus.The presenter told fans his children joined in with the viral clap for NHS workers this evening. He captioned the now-deleted post: “Tonight my kids raised their juice and toasted our prime minister, they’ve been glued to his progress.Jeff Hordley: Emmerdale star's wife Zoe Henry gives family insight“On the night we applaud he’s out of intensive care love to one and all

The One Show bid an emotional goodbye to Matt Baker on Monday, but by Thursday viewers were not happy with host Alex’s “irritating” antics.

Alex Jones has paid more tributes to her The One Show co-host Matt Baker after his exit from the show on Tuesday night. Viewers of the show were left in tears as the presenter bid farewell after nine years of presenting the BBC programme.

Alex Jones broke down in tears as she said goodbye to her The One Show co-host Matt Baker, 42, on his last day on the programme.The presenting duo were forced to say their goodbyes via webcam, with Alex still in the studio, as Matt continues to self-isolate after a member of his family showed symptoms of coronavirus. As well as viewers at home, Alex, 43, was left in tears after a montage of Matt’s best moments from the nine years that he’s hosted the programme aired on Tuesday night's episode.

Matt Baker, 42, has been a firm favourite on The One Show for the past nine years.The Countryfile presenter made a return to the show as he filmed inside his family home after he recently went into self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.The father-of-two shared rare footage of his two children, Molly and Luke, as they worked on their computers amid the current UK lockdown.Matt opened up on the "difficult time" the UK has faced amid the COVID-19 outbreak and how he has turned to social media to be able to "connect with family".His co-host Alex Jones, 43, explained live from BBC the studio that Matt had been "all over Instagram these days" as he continues to work from home.In the VT which aired tonight, the Countryfile presenter

Alex Jones has admitted that The One show still haven't been able to find a replacement for Matt Baker.