Alison Hammond happier than ever with new boyfriend: 'He makes my heart sing!'

Alison Hammond was quick to get into the Friday spirit as she cracked open a beer during the opening moments of This Morning. The presenter was back fronting the show alongside Dermot O'Leary today (June 17).

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Alison Hammond busted out a beer on the latest episode of This Morning as the show moved outside amid the current English heatwave.The 47-year-old presenter hosted Friday's show (June 17) alongside Dermot O'Leary.The morning programme opened with an outside musical performance from the cast of Bob Marley: The Musical and Dermot explained: "We're also going to be enjoying the sunshine with them all morning because we've taken the entire show outside."Replying to Dermot, Alison said: "It's fantastic because apparently temperatures are expected to rise to above thirty degrees [celsius] in some parts of the UK today."So, we've bought the sofa outside. "We've planned the most amazing show outside. This is al fresco.

Lorraine Kelly, 62, has not been very happy with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, 57, since he snubbed her on Good Morning Britain last month.The presenter has taken to Twitter to hit out at the politician for failing to keep his promise to ban hunters from importing trophies of their kills.More than 100 celebrities, including Dame Judi Dench and Ricky Gervais, have urged Mr Johnson to honour his promise to ban hunters from bringing home trophies of their kills.Signatories to this letter were made three years ago with the pledge to "end this barbaric practice".However, since 2019 hunters have imported more than 600 trophies from endangered animals including lions, elephants, giraffes and hippos.Promises to change the law have featured in four Queen's speeches, but there has still been no legislation.Lorraine inserted her opinion in response to Ban Trophy Hunting's Twitter post.It read: "7 years since #Cecil was shot. 3 years since the govt promised to ban trophies.

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This Morning has confirmed Ruth Langsford will return to the show this summer.Friday's episode (June 10) of the ITV daytime programme saw Rylan Clark appear on the sofa alongside his mother Linda to chat about the new series of Celebrity Gogglebox.Speaking with presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, Rylan confirmed he would be presenting a week of This Morning in the summer alongside his "telly mum" and Loose Women star Ruth Langsford.It marks the 62-year-old presenter's long-awaited return to the sofa after a lengthy period of absence.Alison said: "You're coming back in the summer to This Morning."Rylan replied: "I am. I'm coming back for one week only with my lovely telly mum Ruth [Langsford]."So me and Ruthhy are going to do the show in the summer for a week.

Lorraine Kelly welcomed fellow ITV star Alison Hammond to her morning show and the presenter touched upon her new relationship.Alison appeared on the show in a bright orange jacket with a floral dress, while Lorraine wore a pink number as they chatted back and forth.Lorraine congratulated Alison as "Dermot O'Leary had revealed [the news] to everybody," and Alison laughed as Lorraine explained that she had been "trying to keep the lovely romance under wraps" as she "didn't want to put pressure on him".Kelly said it was "just great" and Hammond replied: "All I'm going to say is, I'm not going to say 'love' and everything like that, all I'm going to say is he makes my heart sing, he enriches my life in ways I've never had before." After Hammond gushed over her new partner Lorraine urged her that she "didn't have to say any more than that" and the pair moved on.Fans took to Twitter to support the star and floods of well wishes came in whilst she was on the show. A kind fan wrote: "If anyone deserves love and happiness it’s you, Alison.

This Morning has come under fire over one of its latest flashy segments. During Wednesday's edition of the ITV daytime show, viewers saw Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield introduce a film from Alison Hammond following her sun-soaked trip to Dubai.

Leicester TV royalty Mr Motivator is to become a queen for the night. The colourful character is set to glam up like never before and appear in drag for a new ITV show. Mr Motivator, whose real name is Derrick Evans, is one of six male celebrities who will take part in ITV’s one-off drag spectacular, Queens For The Night.

Coronation Street fans are set to see Simon Gregson as they've never seen him before. The actor is, of course, best known for playing Steve McDonald in the ITV soap but he'll be swapping the cobbles for the stage as part of Lorraine Kelly's new ITV show.

Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery looked a far cry from her on-screen alter ego, Lady Mary Crawley, as she and her co-star Michael Fox made their music debut on Monday night.MORE: Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery teases new chapter for sisters Lady Mary and EdithThe two stars, who have formed a folk duo, performed their first live show at an intimate gig held at the Omeara London, which was attended by the likes of Dermot O'Leary.WATCH: Downton cast reminisce on 12 years in the franchiseDressed casually in black jeans and a coordinating sleeveless top and white jacket, the actress sang a series of songs whilst playing the guitar.MORE: Michelle Dockery reveals the 'downside' to filming Downton AbbeyREAD: Downton Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern on watching on-screen daughters 'grow with confidence'Michael, who plays footman Andrew Parker in the Downton franchise, opted for dark trousers and a blue shirt worn over a white T-shirt.The stars first met on the set of the period drama Downton Abbey, and soon discovered their shared passion for music. They quickly started to play music together in between shooting scenes.

Adam Woodyatt and Simon Gregson are set to become Drag Queens for a new ITV show. Hosted by Lorraine Kelly, Queens For The Night will see Spice Girls Mel C, comedian Rob Beckett, Drag Queen Courtney Act and West End star Layton Williams judge a series of famous faces as they unleash their own drag alter egos.

Big Brother legend Alison Hammond has backed the return of the reality show that made her famous, admitting she’s baffled as to why it was ever cancelled.The This Morning presenter, 47, suggested politics were at play when Channel 5 axed Big Brother in 2018 after failing to reach a deal with production company Endemol Shine, despite it being consistently the most watched show on the channel. It comes as rumours continue to swirl that a revamped version of Big Brother will be coming to ITV2 soon. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Alison said: “I thought it did well, up until the end.

Alison Hammond has admitted that her 17 year old son Aidan is “funnier” than her as she opened up about family life in a chat with OK! . The This Morning star, 47, who has confirmed she’s dating a “special someone”, is an interviewer extraordinaire. Whether she’s “marrying” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on live television, or making Harrison Ford laugh like we’ve never seen before, she always manages to make viewers laugh.

Alison Hammond is an interviewer extraordinaire with a heart of gold. Whether she’s “marrying” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on live television, or making Harrison Ford laugh like we’ve never seen before, she always manages to put a smile on our faces. When we meet up with the This Morning presenter at Penguin Random House UK in London, she greets us with open arms.

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Alison Hammond has admitted she would like to present the next series of Big Brother, the show from which she found her fame.The Channel 4 show was very popular in the 2000s and featured public and celebrity versions, in which stars spend a few weeks in close proximity to each other as they complete challenges for prizes.The show is known for its hilarious moments, fiery feuds, strange antics and of course, its famous finalists.Alison Hammond was on the show back in 2002 alongside fellow housemate Jade Goody.It helped skyrocket her career and she now enjoys a regular Friday spot on ITV’s This Morning, alongside former Big Brother’s Bit On The Side host Dermot O’Leary.The show came to an end in 2018 but rumours have been circulating for some time about the programme’s alleged return.It aired for 18 years and was a huge hit with the masses, which is why speculation has grown about its comeback.Some think that ITV have bought the rights to bring the show back and Alison could be a contender.She lasted just two weeks in the house back in the early 2000s but her bubbly personality and witty one-liners make her the perfect fit for the presenting role.She spoke about the potential gig on The Late-ish Show with Mo Gilligan and opened up about her enthusiasm to return.When asked if she would be good at presenting the show, she replied: “I think so, they need to change it up a bit. We’ve got to put it out there into the universe.

Shaun Ryder has opened up about why he can't stand Alison Hammond.The Celebrity Gogglebox star reckons he "detests" the national icon after first clashing with her on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!Earlier this year, Shaun and Allison allegedly clashed behind the scenes of Dancing On Ice, as they were both sitting in the audience supporting their pals.When asked if they've spoken since, Shaun exclusively told the Daily Star: "No, no, she doesn't like me and I detest her that's allowed we don't like each other."You know when two people just clash, she was in the jungle with me 12 years ago and you know when two people meet and you instantly know you just don't get on, and we don't, but we can't all get on."But would Shaun go on the skating show himself?"Noway, Dancing On Ice is too dangerous, I cant do that I've got two f***ing false hips, " Shaun quipped.

Alison Hammond has been keeping a big secret from fans which was finally outed by her This Morning co-host Dermot O'Leary earlier this week. The presenter has kept her new romance away from public knowledge for almost two years, she has now revealed.