Alison Hammond consoled by ITV This Morning co-stars as she breaks down in tears on air

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Alison Hammond had to be consoled by her co-stars as she hosted This Morning. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Friday alongside Dermot O'Leary.

It marked Dermot's return to the show after he took a break last week and was replaced by Josie Gibson. During the last show of the week, Alison and Dermot were joined in the studio by agony aunt Deidre Sanders.

They were asking viewers to phone-in to chat through any issues they may be having that Deidre may be able to help with. READ MORE: Stacey Solomon makes shaving confession ahead of ITV Loose Women return One This Morning viewer, known just as 'Jean', rang in to the programme as she shared her worries about her 17-year-old daughter's eating habits and problems with food.

Alison ended up being moved by the call and open up about her own issues surrounding her weight. "Can I just say something," she started. "Because I've had..." Her voice starting to crack, Alison said: "See...