Alex Jones has thanked fans for their messages of congratulations after she announced she is expecting her first child with husband Charlie on Friday.

She posted on Twitter: "Overwhelmed by all your messages of congratulations and love. Such a warm feeling. A huge thank you from us both. Diolch. On cloud 9! Xx."

Appearing on The One Show just hours after her big announcement Alex admitted: "Lots of you had guessed – I’d been trying to breathe in, but now the secret’s out I can relax. And breathe out.

"I've had no sickness and no tiredness. I feel great!"

the star shared the exciting news on Twitter just months after admitting her fears that she may not be able to have children.

The 39-year-old presenter tweeted and uploaded a photo (on Instagram) of a babygro with the words "Coming Soon" on the front along with the caption: "Charlie and I are very happy to confirm that we're expecting a little baby in the new year.

"Absolutely delighted and feel very lucky that we're about to become parents. #andbreatheout #newbabyalert"

Fans and fellow stars sent their congratulations messages via the social networking site.

Michael Ball lead the way as he wrote: "Thrilled to bits for you both lovely girl. What amazing parents you'll make."

Davina McCall posted: "oh Alex!!!!! That's great news!!!!!!" While Gethin Jones added: "wonderful news Al! Llongyfarchiadau massive to you and Charlie x."

Alex and charlie first met in 2011 and got married on New Year's Eve last year.