What Happened to Alison Hammond?
Alison Hammond is a prominent British television personality who rose to fame after appearing on Big Brother in 2002. She has since become a beloved fixture on UK television, known for her vibrant personality and interviewing style, co-presenting ITV's 'This Morning' and Channel 4's 'The Great British Bake Off'. As of late 2026, she continues her presenting roles and has new projects slated for 2027, despite a recent health scare.
Quick Answer
Alison Hammond is a highly popular British television presenter, currently co-hosting ITV's 'This Morning' on Fridays and during holidays, and Channel 4's 'The Great British Bake Off' alongside Noel Fielding. In 2024, she also took over presenting 'For the Love of Dogs'. Most recently, on October 2, 2026, she experienced a health scare live on 'This Morning' due to heart palpitations, leading to a hospital visit, but she has since reassured fans she is recovering. She is also set to host a new music show, 'Name That Tune', in early 2027.
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Born in Birmingham, England
Alison Hammond was born in Birmingham to Jamaican parents.
Appears on Big Brother
Hammond gained public prominence as a contestant on the third series of Channel 4's reality show Big Brother, where she was the second housemate evicted.
Joins This Morning as Reporter
Shortly after Big Brother, Alison Hammond began her long-standing role as a presenter and reporter for ITV's daytime programme 'This Morning'.
Competes on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
Hammond participated in the tenth series of the ITV reality show 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!', finishing fourth.
Competes on Strictly Come Dancing
She took part in the twelfth series of BBC One's 'Strictly Come Dancing', partnered with Aljaž Skorjanec, and was the seventh celebrity to be eliminated.
Hollywood Debut in 'Hotel Transylvania 3'
Alison Hammond made her Hollywood debut with a voice role in the animated film 'Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation'.
Becomes Main Co-Presenter of This Morning
Hammond was promoted to a main co-presenter role on 'This Morning', hosting Fridays, school holidays, and bank holidays alongside Dermot O'Leary.
Wins Host of the Year at Ethnicity Awards
Alison Hammond was honored with the Host of the Year prize at the 2022 Ethnicity Awards, shortly after being nominated for Best Presenter at the National Television Awards.
Co-hosts BAFTA Film Awards
She co-hosted the 76th British Academy Film Awards alongside Richard E. Grant, presenting the BAFTA Studio segment.
Joins The Great British Bake Off as Co-host
It was announced that Alison Hammond would replace Matt Lucas as a co-host of Channel 4's 'The Great British Bake Off', alongside Noel Fielding.
Presents 'For the Love of Dogs'
Hammond took over as the presenter of the ITV series 'For the Love of Dogs', following the death of original host Paul O'Grady.
Launches 'Florida Unpacked' with son Aidan
Alison Hammond and her son Aidan starred in a new travel show, 'Florida Unpacked', exploring budget-friendly travel in Florida.
Hosts Official Bridgerton Podcast
As of January 2026, Alison Hammond began hosting the official 'Bridgerton' podcast for Netflix.
The Great British Bake Off Series 17 Begins
The seventeenth series of 'The Great British Bake Off' premiered, with Alison Hammond continuing as co-host alongside Noel Fielding and new judge Nigella Lawson.
Experiences Health Scare on This Morning
Alison Hammond was rushed off-air during a live 'This Morning' broadcast after experiencing heart palpitations, later updating fans from the hospital that she was undergoing checks.
New Music Show 'Name That Tune' to Air
Alison Hammond is set to host a new music game show for ITV/STV, 'Name That Tune', which is scheduled to air in the first quarter of 2027.
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🔍Deep Dive Analysis
Alison Hammond's journey to becoming one of Britain's most cherished television personalities began in 2002 when she appeared as a contestant on the third series of the reality show 'Big Brother'. Although she was the second housemate to be evicted, her infectious personality quickly caught the attention of ITV, leading to a role as a presenter and reporter for the popular daytime programme 'This Morning' in the same year.
Over two decades, Hammond built a reputation for her warm, humorous, and often viral celebrity interviews, becoming a fan favourite. Her career expanded to include appearances on numerous other reality shows such as 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' (2010) and 'Strictly Come Dancing' (2014). A significant turning point came in 2021 when she became a main co-presenter of 'This Morning' on Fridays, school holidays, and bank holidays, alongside Dermot O'Leary.
Her profile continued to soar, leading to her co-hosting the 76th British Academy Film Awards in 2023 with Richard E. Grant, a role she described as a "dream job come true." The same year, she joined 'The Great British Bake Off' as a co-host, replacing Matt Lucas, further cementing her status in prime-time television. In 2024, she took over the presenting duties for ITV's 'For the Love of Dogs' following the passing of Paul O'Grady.
Alison Hammond's career has shown no signs of slowing down in 2026. She continues her roles on 'This Morning' and 'The Great British Bake Off', with the seventeenth series of 'Bake Off' having commenced on September 22, 2026, featuring new judge Nigella Lawson. In January 2026, she also became the host of the official 'Bridgerton' podcast on Netflix. Furthermore, it was announced in July 2026 that she would host a new music show for ITV/STV called 'Name That Tune', scheduled to air in the first quarter of 2027.
However, October 2026 brought a moment of concern when Hammond was rushed off-air during a live broadcast of 'This Morning' on October 2, 2026, after experiencing heart palpitations. She later updated fans from the hospital, reassuring them that she was undergoing checks and believed it might have been a panic attack. Despite this health incident, Hammond's career remains robust, with her engaging presence continuing to make her a beloved figure in British entertainment. She also presented the ITV reality documentary series 'For the Love of Dogs' in 2024 and a travel show with her son, 'Florida Unpacked', in 2025.
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