Key Highlights
- Alison Hammond left the This Morning set after appearing to clutch her chest during the ITV programme.
- Hammond said she was having palpitations checked by doctors and believed she might have experienced a panic attack.
- Dermot O’Leary continued hosting alone, while fans expressed concern on social media.
Alison Hammond reassures fans after leaving This Morning set
Alison Hammond has reassured fans that she is doing well after being rushed off the set of This Morning earlier today. The presenter left during a segment in which she had been mostly off camera, appearing to clutch her chest as she exited the studio.
Her co-host, Dermot O’Leary, was seen rushing after her before returning to the sofa. Following an advert break, O’Leary told viewers that Hammond “wasn’t feeling well” and had to “duck out”, adding that he hoped she would return before the programme ended.
Hammond did not return for the rest of the episode. After a second advert break, O’Leary confirmed that he would continue presenting This Morning alone. The incident, during which Hammond also appeared to cry out as she left the set, was edited out of ITV+1 but remained visible in the original broadcast.
Alison Hammond says doctors are checking her heart
In an Instagram Story, Hammond appeared to be wearing a hospital gown as she addressed viewers’ concerns. She said:
“Hello my lovelies I know you’re all worried about me, honestly I am fine first of all, but I’m getting me old ticker checked out, I had a little bit of a palpitation and now I’m getting it all checked out.”
She continued:
“But I think I’m OK. I’m hoping it was just a little panic attack or something like that. I love you all! Thank you for all your lovely messages!”
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Hammond also apologised for leaving the programme and explained why she had been unable to remain on air:
I’m so sorry I left you. I would never normally do that. I would never leave a TV show, so you know I wasn’t very well, but hopefully I’m going to be alright.
She added:
“The doctors are so lovely and they’re checking me out and hopefully everything will be fine – everything is fine look, I’m rocking it – still got my make-up on from This Morning.”
Fans react to Alison Hammond’s sudden departure
The unexpected interruption prompted concern among viewers on X and Instagram. One viewer wrote:
“Just watched This Morning seeing Alison Hammond get rushed off set clutching her chest was scary hope she’s ok.”
Another posted:
“What on earth has happened with Alison? Hope she’s okay.”
A third viewer questioned why the incident had not appeared on ITV+1:
“This is odd. On plus one – we just got a blank type screen when she obviously had the issue.”
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Alison Hammond’s television career
Alison Hammond first appeared on television as a contestant on Big Brother in 2002. She spent 15 days in the house before becoming the second contestant to be evicted.
Reflecting on her time on the programme, Hammond told Magic Radio last year:
“When you look back, that chain of events was correct for me. If I’d won it, I don’t think my life would have gone in the same direction.”
Hammond later became a regular television presenter, appearing on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Strictly Come Dancing. She first joined This Morning as a presenter in 2020, hosting the Friday edition alongside Dermot O’Leary.
In 2023, Hammond was announced as Matt Lucas’s replacement on The Great British Bake Off. She also took over ITV’s For the Love of Dogs after the death of its former presenter, Paul O’Grady.
Why This Matters
Hammond’s sudden departure temporarily changed the planned presentation of This Morning and quickly became a major topic of discussion among viewers. Her own update indicated that doctors were checking her after she experienced a palpitation, while she said she hoped the episode had been a panic attack and that she was “OK”. No further medical information has been provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Alison Hammond leave This Morning?
Hammond left the set after appearing to clutch her chest. Dermot O’Leary later said she was not feeling well and had to leave the programme.
What did Alison Hammond say about her health?
Hammond said she had experienced a palpitation and was having it checked by doctors. She also said she hoped it had been a panic attack and reassured fans that she believed she was okay.
Who hosted This Morning after Alison Hammond left?
Dermot O’Leary continued hosting the programme alone for the remainder of the episode.
