Man released on bail after arrest for Alison Hammond blackmail plot

Musical theatre fans have once again had their say on a topical debate following a recent incident in Manchester city centre. Social media users have responded after This Morning presenter Alison Hammond apologised for comments she made on the show regarding audience members singing during the performance of The Bodyguard at Palace Theatre.

Alison Hammond has issued a lengthy apology over comments she made about singing during live musicals earlier this week. On Friday night, two women were forcibly removed from Manchester’s Palace Theatre for belting I Will Always Love You during a performance of The Bodyguard musical.

Josie Gibson has stunned her fans as she took to Instagram with some gorgeous snaps before her This Morning return. It was revealed earlier this week that the presenter will be back at the helm of the ITV daytime show next week.

Dermot O'Leary told Alison Hammond to 'shut up' live on This Morning as she tried to reveal and unaired moment between the pair. The duo were back fronting the ITV daytime show on Friday (April 7) for their usual end-of-the-week hosting stint.

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).

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.

Carol Vorderman found herself being inundated with comments as she showed off her latest workout. The TV star worked up a sweat as she took part in the intense session which she filmed and posted to her Instagram page on Monday (April 3).

Joe Lycett was joined by Alison Hammond, Alan Carr and Joanna Lumley on his first episode of new Channel 4 show Late Night Lycett on Friday evening. The new Birmingham-based TV show was filled with funny moments, from comedian Katherine Ryan getting stranded on a barge to Alan's hilarious one-liners. As she and Joe, 34, spoke about all things Birmingham, Alison, 48, revealed she gets free parking at the Bullring in the city centre, after meeting someone at a party who works there.

Paddy McGuinness was back on This Morning with his usual chaotic energy which left Alison Hammond suggesting that she felt 'unwell'. The comedian and TV host was on the ITV daytime programme on Friday (March 31) to chat about his new Channel 4 show, Tempting Fortune.

This Morning fans have been issuing a demand to bosses after it was revealed that Alison Hammond is being replaced as Holly Willoughby's co-host. The ITV daytime show's usual Friday host stepped in on Monday and Tuesday this week in place of Phillip Schofield who is taking the week off.

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.

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 Willought had just two words and a question for Alison Hammond after they finished their latest rare stint hosting This Morning together. The pair were seen at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Monday (March 27) as Phillip Schofield takes the week off.

Alison Hammond made her comeback to social media and television today after the man arrested on suspicion of blackmailing her was bailed.

Holly Willoughby and This Morning bosses were left fearing she had flashed her knickers when she was 'tackled' to the ground by Alison Hammond. It was a female takeover on the ITV daytime show on Monday (March 27) with Alison stepping in for Phillip Schofield.

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.

Police have said that they are looking into "an allegation of blackmail" and taking matters "very seriously" after reports claimed that Alison Hammond was forced to hand over thousands.