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This Morning presenter Alison Hammond is "leaning on" close friend and co-star Holly Willoughby as she works her way through her recent break-up and a former friend's attempts to blackmail her, according to reports. Alison, 48, left fans shocked this month when she announced, live on air, that she is single, following weeks of rumours that she was engaged to her long-term boyfriend.
Luckily, Alison has the support of close pal Holly to help her through her heartbreak with a source saying: "Holly steps into ‘agony aunt’ mode when her mates go through any sort of heartache. "She’s been helping to lift Alison’s spirits by not only being there for her to talk to and a shoulder lean on, but by instilling her with confidence and helping her focus on how many positive things she has in her life.
It’s like a form of counselling. They continued to Closer: "While Holly and Alison have never been best friends, Alison has been touched at how Holly’s stepped up since her split from Ben – texting her almost daily, calling and even inviting her over for wine, which has been hugely therapeutic for Alison." The source added that Holly has helped remind Alison how much she has to look forward to, especially with all he new and upcoming projects, including the next series of The Great British Bake Off.
Alison shared her relationship news as she and co-host Dermot O'Leary, 49, discussed ITV's new show The Romance Retreat, which has been dubbed 'middle-aged Love Island'. Discussing the show's casting call, the mum-of-one burst into giggles as she admitted: "Well, I am single, I'm single!" She'd previously shared that the reports of her engagement were false, but had not said anything further in regards to her relationship status..
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This Morning has been hit by 66 Ofcom complaints after Alison Hammond made some controversial comments during a row over rules and regulations in the theatre.The 48 year old presenter discussed the latest headlines with her co-host Dermot O'Leary, but became furious as she claimed she'd be "devastated" if she paid to attend a musical and was forced to leave part-way through or the performance was cut short. It comes as the police were called during a performance of new stage musical The Bodyguard, which is based on the Whitney Houston hit film of the same name, in Manchester.The authorities arrived at the theatre to break up a bust-up in the audience caused by certain attendees loudly singing along to the music.
Ant McPartlin jokingly scolded Alison Hammond as she made a remark about his feelings for his co-star Dec Donnelly. The moment came when the Geordie duo appeared live on This Morning on Friday (April 7).
Fans have been left bowled over by Alison Hammond as she returned to This Morning. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Wednesday (April 5) alongside co-host Dermot O'Leary as the programme's usual Friday hosts take over for a couple of weeks.
Dermot O'Leary has been told 'enough of that' as he found himself being tipped for a big BBC show after appearing in a video alongside Alison Hammond. The duo are currently appearing on screens on This Morning as the programme's usual Friday hosts step in for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
Instead of being saved by the bell, Alison Hammond was saved by an ad break as she suffered an awkward blunder while appearing on This Morning. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Tuesday (April 4) alongside her co-host Dermot O'Leary.
This Morning presenter Alison Hammond shared a defiant message on Instagram after allegedly being blackmailed by someone she had considered a friend. Alison hit headlines for unexpected reasons over the weekend when it was claimed that a blackmailer vowed to "end her career" by planning to sell fake stories on her.The unidentified man allegedly threatened to "ruin" Birmingham-born presenter Alison, 48, after she’d already purchased a BMW car worth an estimated £5,000 for him. While Alison is yet to directly address the reports, she has uploaded a cryptic video which could well be a hint at how she's feeling.
Holly Willoughby fell down to the floor on This Morning when her co-presenter Alison Hammond "rugby tackled" her after the new Great British Bake Off presenter chased her around the studio. Talking about the hilarious moment together on the sofa with their viewers, Alison, 48, said to Holly: "I'm so out of breath!" Holly, 42, then explained: "Not only did you catch me, but we sort of collided together," before Alison interrupted by saying: "It was [like] a rugby tackle." "Yeah!" Holly added. "And I ended up on the floor.This is what happened, you might not have seen..." Footage of Holly and Alison was then shown, which saw Holly running away from Alison before the latter caught up with her.The Big Brother star then caught Holly in her arms when she fell.
This Morning fans have been left asking 'where's Phillip' as the show's main host was replaced. Phillip Schofield is usually seen fronting the ITV daytime programme from Monday through to Thursday with Holly Willougby.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of blackmail following an investigation by West Midlands Police into the alleged blackmail of This Morning presenter Alison Hammond. Alison reportedly shared her story with the West Midlands Police force, as reported by The Sun, and revealed she had been forced to endure the harrowing experience for eight months. Although the man cannot be identified for legal reasons, it's claimed Alison revealed he had threatened to "ruin" her career after she believed him to be her friend.
West Midlands Police are investigating claims of blackmail targeted against TV presenter Alison Hammond.The 48-year-old regularly presents ITV’s This Morning alongside Dermot O’Leary and was recently announced as the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off. In a statement, West Midlands Police said: “We are investigating an allegation of blackmail of a woman in her 40s.
This Morning favourite Alison Hammond is reported to have handed over several thousand pounds to a blackmailer that she once believed was her friend. The ITV star - who previously found fame on reality series - Big Brother claims that a blackmailer had vowed to "end her career" by planning to run fake stories on her.The unidentified man allegedly threatened to "ruin" Birmingham-born presenter Alison, 48, after she’d already purchased a BMW car worth an estimated £5000 for him.
Alison Hammond has reportedly been left distraught after a 'blackmailer', once thought to be a friend, demanded money or they'd 'end her career'. It has been claimed that the This Morning host had already purchased a BMW car, worth an estimated £5,000, after the unidentified man threatened to "ruin" her.
Alison Hammond didn't hold back when she made a cheeky remark about Carol Vorderman's love life on This Morning. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Friday (March 24) alongside her co-host Dermot O'Leary.
Alison Hammond was clearly inspired after having The Apprentice's 2023 finalists on This Morning as she 'fired' Dermot O'Leary and kicked him out of the studio. The hosting duo were back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Friday (March 24) when they were joined by Marnie Swindells and Rochelle Anthony.
Alison Hammond has shared why bagging her new hosting gig on The Great British Bake Off reduced her to tears as she was supported over her latest achievement. Last week it was announced that the This Morning star will be the new co-host of Bake Off alongside Noel Fielding.
Newly-single Alison Hammond beamed as she walked the red carpet at the Burberry British Diversity Awards, where she picked up the Media Champion in the Public Eye award.The TV presenter, 48, was handed the award by Paloma Faith during the prestigious event, which was hosted by TV presenter June Sarpong. Posing on the red carpet before heading into the event Alison was all-smiles as she donned a sparkling black midi dress and a pair of flat back and white shoes, which featured a stylish black bow.
Alison Hammond has confirmed she is single just weeks after it was rumoured she was engaged to her boyfriend Ben Hawkins.
Alison Hammond appears to have hinted at a split with her 'secret' boyfriend after a telling two-word remark on This Morning. The presenter had lots to be celebrating as she returned to the helm of the ITV daytime show on Friday (March 17) alongside Dermot O'Leary.
Alison Hammond has confirmed she is single, just weeks after it was rumoured she had gotten engaged to boyfriend Ben Hawkins. The TV presenter, 48, announced her relationship status on This Morning on Friday, as she and co-host Dermot O'Leary, 49, discussed ITV's new show The Romance Retreat, which has been dubbed 'middle-aged Love Island'.