Alison Hammond says it was 'needed' as she finally joins Holly Willoughby's 'gang' before ITV This Morning takeover
27.03.2023 - 06:53
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Alison Hammond spent some time with the girls after she hit the headlines over the weekend. The This Morning presenter is said to be distraught after a 'blackmailer', once thought to be a friend, demanded money or they'd 'end her career'.
It has been claimed that Alison had already purchased a BMW car, worth an estimated £5,000, after the unidentified man threatened to "ruin" her. The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, is alleged to have blackmailed the mum-of-one over a period of eight months and West Midlands Police are now involved.
West Midlands Police said a 36-year-old-man from Warwickshire was arrested on suspicion of blackmail on Saturday evening, and has been in custody for questioning. He was later released on conditional bail, the force said on Sunday evening.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday (March 26), Alison shared how she had been spending time with Holly Willoughby ahead of their stint on This Morning together on Monday (March 27). The former Big Brother star revealed last week that she'd be back on the famous sofa today as she fills in for Phillip Schofield.
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The news came after she promised big names would be on the popular show this week as she hosted the ITV daytime show on Friday with Dermot O'Leary. She said: "On Monday's This Morning, Shirley Ballas will be here as she reveals why her latest project will be more competitive than Strictly." Co-host Dermot continued: "David Domoney has all you need to know about getting your garden ready for spring." Alison then added: "Guess what, I'm going to be hosting. Monday, 10 o'clock, see you there!"
Alison also shared an old reel to