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Emotional Alex Jones breaks down in tears as she bids farewell to Chris Evans during his final One Show appearance ahead of Top Gear move

Published: 18:25 EST, 10 July 2015 | Updated: 19:31 EST, 10 July 2015

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Alex Jones paid an emotional goodbye to her One Show co-host Chris Evans on Friday as he bid farewell to the show after more than five years.

The 38-year-old began to tear up as she hugged Chris, 49, while he finished presenting his last episode ahead of his move to Top Gear.

The pair have worked together on the BBC One topical programme since 2010 and are a popular Friday night duo.

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Teary: Alex Jones paid an emotional goodbye to her One Show co-host Chris Evans today as he bid farewell to the show after more than five years

Alex Jones overcome with emotion on Chris Evan's farewell show

The final episode saw them drink a tiny bottle of champagne with Joanna Lumley in a special outdoor version of the programme.

Chris was also introduced to the world's best Mexican wrestling stars, who challenged the presenter to learn all their names or face a minute with them in the ring.

Although he successfully managed to remember 11 out of 12 names, the athletes kept to their word and forced him to learn some basic moves.

Goodbye: The 38-year-old held back tears as she hugged Chris, 49, while he finished presenting his last episode ahead of his move to Top Gear

Firm friends: The duo have formed a solid relationship over the five years where they have co-presented the show together

Regular faces: The pair have worked together on the BBC One topical programme since 2010 and are a popular Friday night duo

Smart: The pair looked smart in coordinated dark outfits, with Alex adding height to her already slender frame with a pair of camel heels

As the programme drew to a close, Alex got Chris to meet former Friday night guests including a paper aeroplane enthusiast, three military wives and a pair of young ice skaters.

But it all got too much for the brunette presenter and, as Alex turned to say thank you, Chris could be heard remarking: 'Oh no, she's getting emotional.'

Alex quickly explained: 'You've been lovely, you've been lovely,' to which Chris replied: 'Loveliness brings out loveliness.'

The programme ended with singers from Carole King the Musical singing 'You've Got A Friend' as Chris could be seen pedalling an orange trike into the background.

Cute: The brunette presenter placed a comforting hand on Chris' knee as they arrived in a taxi

Famous faces: Joanna Lumley made sure she was on hand to help with the final episode and looked lovely in a black striped cardigan and black trousers

Cheers: The final episode saw them drink a tiny bottle of champagne in a special outdoor version of the programme

Special guests: The Welsh beauty talks to one of the world's best Mexican stars, who set Chris a challenge during the show

The Radio 2 host was named as a hot favourite for the Top Gear role almost immediately after Jeremy Clarkson revealed he would not be going back following a fracas with a producer.

But Chris insisted on March 11 he would never take on the role.

Less than a month later he announced his new role on Twitter, writing: 'First tweet as new Top Gear host. I would like to say Jeremy, Richard and James are the greatest. And NO I'm not leaving the R2 Breakfast Show.'

Kim Shillinglaw, controller of BBC Two and BBC Four, said at the time: ‘I am so delighted that Chris will be presenting the next series of Top Gear.

Having a laugh: At the end of the show Alex and Chris could be seen fooling about on an orange trike

Long time coming: The Radio 2 host was named as a hot favourite for the Top Gear role almost immediately after Jeremy Clarkson revealed he would not be going back following a fracas with a producer

‘His knowledge of and passion for cars are well-known and combined with his sheer inventiveness and cheeky unpredictability he is the perfect choice to take our much-loved show into the future.

'Chris is a huge fan of Top Gear and has great respect for the craft and work ethic of one of the best production teams in the world.

‘He knows the phenomenal attention to detail it takes to make a single sequence of Top Gear, let alone a whole series. He is already full of brilliant ideas and I can't wait for him to get started.’

The move sees Chris set to become one of the highest earners at the BBC, with a contract said to be worth £5million over three years.

Careful: Chris doesn't seem to be paying attention to where he is going as he is too busy joking with Alex

Nice finish: The programme ended with singers from Carole King the Musical singing 'You've Got A Friend' as Chris pedalled an orange trike into the background