Inside Alison Hammond's birthday party with celeb guests including Carol Vorderman and Dermot O'Leary

Vernon Kay will replace Ken Bruce on his BBC Radio 2 mid-morning weekday show, the BBC has confirmed.The TV presenter, 48, will take over in May following the announcement last month that Scottish broadcasting veteran Ken, 72, would be stepping down from presenting his mid-morning show on the station after 31 years. Ken will present his final show on 3 March, the BBC confirmed on Friday.

Dermot O'Leary has once again got Alison Hammond chatting about her love life as he awkwardly approached rumours that she is engaged to her 'secret' boyfriend. The pair were back at the helm of This Morning on Friday (February 24) for the first time since it was reported that Alison was set to tie the knot to her beau, who she hasn't revealed publically.

Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have shared how they were left 'panicking' when their prank on Ant & Dec's as part of the new series of Saturday Night Takeaway almost fell apart. The presenting duo will be back on screens on Saturday night (February 25) with their hit ITV show after nearly a year off-air.

Alison Hammond has addressed the reports that she is engaged to her boyfriend Ben Hawkins, who she was recently pictured with. Alison and Dermot O'Leary were reunited on This Morning today, where Dermot congratulated her on the news that she is engaged. As wedding bells rang out in the studio, Dermot was keen to know more about the reports that Alison is set to tie the knot with her beau.

Between kissing Harry Styles and being introduced by the wrong name to going public with his new girlfriend, Lewis Capaldi had a rather eventful time at the BRIT Awards earlier this month. It’s safe to say we’ve all been obsessed with the Scottish singer since he shot to fame in 2018 with his soulful voice and down-to-earth humour.

Paris Hilton's husband Carter Reum pulled out all of the stops for the heiress' 42nd birthday and threw her a star-studded surprise party at their Beverley Hills mansion. Paris, who turned 42 on 17 February, revealed she was having a "low-key" birthday this year in contrast to previous years, but Carter, also 42, still made sure it was extravagant.

Alison Hammond is engaged, her future father-in-law has revealed.The 48 year old This Morning star, who hosted this weekend's EE BAFTAs alongside Richard E. Grant, is set to wed her landscaping beau Ben Hawkins. It's believed they met after Alison hired Ben for his gardening services at her Birmingham home.The pair have kept their romance out of the spotlight and are thought to have been dating for around two years.

Alison Hammond was beaming from ear to ear as she was spotted with her boyfriend for the first time. The TV presenter, who fans are calling to be a permanent host of the BAFTAs after her triumphant turn with actor Richard E Grant, was pictured leaving her gardener beau's house last week. The couple are thought to have been dating for the last 18 months, after This Morning presenter Alison, 48, hired him to spruce up her garden in the West Midlands.

Alison Hammond had a big night at the BAFTA Awards on Sunday (February 19) after making her co-hosting debut. The presenter, who is a regular face on This Morning, joined legendary actor Richard E. Grant at London's Royal Festival Hall to host this year's annual film awards.

She's brings smiles to faces of fans while presenting on This Morning and on Sunday night Alison Hammond had a new gig. The TV favourite joined legendary actor Richard E. Grant at London's Royal Festival Hall to host the BAFTA Film Awards 2023.

EE BAFTAs viewers have called for Alison Hammond to host the Oscars after her huge success at Sunday night's ceremony. Bubbly TV presenter Alison, 48, hosted the new BAFTA Studio, chatting to stars including Austin Butler and Emma Thompson in between the on-stage presentations.

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has joined the finest in film on the red carpet at London's Royal Festival Hall ahead of the 2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards.The TV star dazzled as she stepped out on Sunday evening in a black sequin gown with long sleeves and a deep V-neckline. She paired the sparkling gown with a black tulle shawl, which draped elegantly round her shoulders.

When it comes to national treasures, Alison Hammond and Richard E Grant are right up there with the best of them. So it comes as no surprise that the popular duo have been asked to host the 2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday 19 February. Celebrated actor Richard, 65, will host the ceremony on the night while This Morning royalty Alison, 48, will present the brand new BAFTA Studio.

Alison Hammond has shared a glimpse at her prep for the BAFTAs, ahead of co-hosting the biggest night in British film alongside Richard E. Grant. The TV legend stayed overnight at the Savoy Hotel in London before waking up at the crack of dawn to meet her glam team.Telling fans that it feels "like Christmas," Alison admitted she's nervous about hosting and even took her script to bed as she shared a series of snaps from behind the scenes on her Instagram.

Alison Hammond has swapped presenting partners for a very big gig - instead of This Morning co-host Dermot O'Leary by her side, it will be Richard E Grant at the BAFTAs. We know who her 'TV husbands' are, but what is going on off-screen? We take a look at Alison's relationship history and who she's dating now... Mystery boyfriend Dermot let slip during an episode of ITV's This Morning that there is someone in Alison's life in May last year.

Alison Hammon d was “shamed” by movie icon Richard E Grant in the leadup to their hosting gig at the EE British Academy Film Awards. Alison, who recently celebrated her birthday alongside her son and the likes of Holly Willoughby, is co-hosting this year's EE Baftas alongside Richard on Sunday night Before taking to the stage at the Royal Festive Hall alongside the national treasure, Richard, 65, revealed the awkward moment Alison, 48, forgot she’d already met him. While speaking with Emma Willis, who recently set off on an adventure alongside Rylan Clark and Oti Mabuse, Richard said: "I did, because I was on the show that she's on - on another channel, in the morning! "And so when we met, I said, 'Alison, we met before'.

It's been 21 years since Alison Hammond burst onto our screens as a Big Brother housemate and in those two decades, her various moves in the TV and showbiz world have led her to being a national treasure to many due to everything from her down-to-earth celebrity interviews to her infectious laugh.

Alison Hammond is reportedly dating a landscape gardener, after previously revealing she had a secret boyfriend who she was "ready to marry".The TV presenter, 48, is said to have hit it off with gardener Ben Hawkins after she hired him to do some work on her Midlands home two years ago.This Morning host Alison is said to often spend time with the gardener at his parents’ home in Worcestershire, where he still lives, after Alison previously revealed she was open to marriage with her mystery boyfriend. A pal reportedly said: “They love to hang out and have been for meals and down to the pub.

Alison Hammond has come under fire from viewers over remarks she made during her latest appearance on This Morning. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Friday (February 17) alongside Dermot O'Leary.

Alison Hammond has revealed how she 'can't go' live on This Morning without co-host Dermot O'Leary doing one thing before the cameras start rolling. Viewers are used to seeing the pair hosting the ITV daytime show on a Friday after taking on the main hosting gig at the start of 2021.