Alex Jones is compelled to overlook internet hosting The One Show as her son Kit, 5, is rushed to hospital

Alex Jones was forced to miss The One Show on Tuesday evening after her son Kit was rushed to hospital.

The TV presenter, 47, sparked concern among her fans after revealing her five-year-old had been taken to hospital and did not give any further details of his condition.

Alex took to Instagram and shared a photo of her son in a hospital bed with his face hidden while he was being cared for a nurse.

Alongside it, she wrote: ‘Never gets any easier but made so much better thanks to the amazingly kind and gentle staff.’

The star never disclosed what her son needed medical attention for but did confirm with fans later that he was alright.

Sharing a photo of herself, she wrote: ‘Such a relief that it’s done! Needless to say, I won’t be on @bbctheoneshow later but @laurenlaverne and @gabbylogan will look after you x.’

Alex Jones was forced to miss The One Show on Tuesday evening after her son Kit was rushed to hospital

The star never disclosed what her son needed medical attention for but did confirm with fans later that he was alright