Alison Hammond says she was "blown away" by response to opening up about obesity

Ronan Keating has opened up on his shock when son Jack told Gemma Owen he'd retired during a chat on Love Island.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that it received an estimated 10,000 new claims for Pension Credit in one week during a nationwide drive encouraging older people to check eligibility for the ‘gateway’ benefit worth more than £3,300 each year.

While many people often throw in the towel when it comes to making healthy lifestyle choices, this ex-Spice Girl is famed for her ability to dedicate her entire being to health and fitness. Victoria Beckham has come under scrutiny for the last two decades for her bizarre preferences when it comes to food.

Macy Gray tackled the topic of trans-rights during an appearance on Piers Morgan's TalkTV show on Monday night, admitting that she knew her views would not be popular before declaring "just because you go and change your parts doesn't make you a woman." The singer, 54, told Piers that she knew people "will hate me for saying this," adding: "I know that for a fact." She then continued: "If you want me to call you a 'her', I will, because that's what you want but that doesn't make you a woman, just because I call you a 'her' and just because you got a surgery." Macy added: "A woman goes through a completely unique experience and surgery and finding yourself doesn't change that. Being a little girl is a whole epic book, you know? You can't have that just because you want to be a woman." Startled by her honesty, Piers, 57, told Macy that most public figures would be too scared to says "what a woman is".

Last month Samantha Barks married her stage star fiancé Alex Stoll in a romantic Italy wedding - an event exclusively covered by OK! And the Frozen: The Musical star looked ever the beautiful bride in a dress not too dissimilar to the gown she wears on stage as Disney Queen Elsa. Talking about her white fishtail dress which featured a long floaty train, the 31-year-old told OK!: "I just wanted to be me. “When I wear Elsa’s dress every day for my day job, it’s quite difficult to then have a rational idea of what is a 'princess dress'.

Kate Garraway has given an update on her health-stricken husband Derek Draper as he continues to adjust to a new way of life, following his long spell in intensive care after contracting Covid-19 in 2020. After a drama when she accidentally lost 54 year old Derek's medication and later had it returned over the weekend, Kate revealed that her husband was now back staying in hospital and was apparently visiting home for the weekend only.The GMB presenter took to Twitter on Friday 1 July to make a plea to find Derek's lost medication after she accidentally left it in a black cab in London.

Katie Price wasn't present at a court hearing as two charges against her, including a speeding one, were dropped on Monday. The two charges were heard at a case management hearing at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, where they were dismissed as “no evidence was offered”.The 44-year-old former glamour model had been charged with one count of exceeding the 60mph speed limit on 13 September 2021, and one count of failing to provide information on 26 January this year. Monday’s hearing had previously been listed to take place on Tuesday but was brought forward.

Stylish TV presenter Holly Willoughby has wowed fans with a cute mini dress in an on-trend lemon print. And the best news? It’s in the sale.

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THIS Morning presenter Alison Hammond said she has never trusted men after growing up without a father around. Her late dad Clifford, who split from mum Maria, was a drug-smuggler in Jamaica.

Alison Hammond is officially "off the market" as she opened up to Lorraine Kelly about how her new man makes her "heart sing". The Brummie star, 47, appeared on Friday's episode of Lorraine as she discussed her secret boyfriend, who had been rather exposed in hilarious fashion by Dermot O'Leary as they hosted This Morning.

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.

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 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.

A guest who appeared on ITV's This Morning has joked about Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary off-air antics.

It's fair to say that Alison Hammond is a true British icon, the nation's sweetheart and a comedian in her own right.

THIS Morning star Alison Hammond has revealed she has had a secret boyfriend for nearly two years. The daytime favourite, 47, had been trying to keep his existence hidden but co-host Dermot O’Leary, 49, let slip she was “taken” on the shoe earlier this week.