GBBO's Laura Adlington admits she cried watching Alison Hammond break down over obesity

Alison Hammond got an extra day on This Morning this week as she filled in for Covid-stricken Holly Willoughby. The presenter, who usually presents the ITV daytime show on a Friday, joined Phillip Schofield on Thursday's show after Jose Gibson stepped in to Holly's shoes for the rest of the week.

This Morning star Alison Hammond was forced to put her glasses on during the ITV show after she stumbled over her words. Co-host Phillip Schofield asked crew members to bring the autocue closer to them so that Alison could read it, but he was left laughing after she struggled again.

Maisie Smith has reportedly landed a lucrative new television gig after quitting her longtime role on EastEnders last year. While the 20 year old isn't quite done with her soap days, as a first look for her return cameo has been released, it appears she has been exploring other on-screen opportunities. And according to The Sun Online, the actress will soon be starring alongside presenters Alison Hammond and Vernon Kay on the reboot of the show Friends Like These.The gameshow was initially hosted by best friends Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly for two years on BBC before Ian Wright took over until 2003.

EastEnders actress Maisie Smith, who played Tiffany Butcher for 13 years, has reportedly landed a huge deal with ITV’s Alison Hammond and Vernon Kay.The 20-year-old actress left the BBC soap in December last year after playing Tiff ever since she was just six years old, but will return for one more episode as Zack Morris also prepares to leave the show.She also competed in Strictly Come Dancing back in 2020 and replaced AJ Odudu on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing Tour.Since her ‘Enders days, Maisie has made a few television appearances but has allegedly landed herself a gig alongside presenting veterans Vernon and Alison.Friends Like This was originally presented by dynamic duo Ant and Dec and sees two teams compete against each other for a holiday prize.It has been reported that Maisie will take on the role of team captain.A source told The Sun Online: “Maisie has just filmed a pilot episode and it's unclear if it'll air but it's a great sign. She's landing these kinds of shows after Strictly and EastEnders.”It seems the Essex girl’s charm has rubbed off on her co-stars: "Everyone thought she was really great on the show.

MAISIE Smith has bagged a huge new TV job after quitting EastEnders. The 20-year-old star left the BBC soap after playing Tiffany Butcher for 13 years.

Dancing On Ice burst onto our screens in 2006 and has been a firm ITV favourite ever since, but audiences have been less than impressed with the audience’s behaviour in recent years. A recent episode of Dancing On Ice left home viewers frustrated as they couldn’t hear the song that the contestants were dancing to.As they made their way around the rink, fans took to Twitter to beg the crew to “stop the screaming audience” and one person even asked them to “mute the audio”.Another helped out their fellow viewers with a suggestion that they “thought the song was by Take That” but admitted couldn’t be certain over the screaming.One fan tweeted: “Dancing On Ice needs a bit of a shake up [...] Stop the audience being disrespectful and shouting whilst presenters are live, stop with the shouting.”This isn’t the first time the Dancing On Ice audience has come under fire for their rowdy noise.During a show last year, fans cried out for the audience to be removed as they used a fake laugh and clapping track behind Phillip and Holly.The change was brought in effect due to Covid-19 regulations so for the show to go ahead and feel authentic, the producers decided to use sound effects to create the illusion of a studio audience.

ITV This Morning star Alison Hammond was left mortified by a blunder on Friday's show as she hosted alongside Dermot O'Leary. The pair were quizzing a nightclub owner over why he was selling chunks of his carpet. Alison and Dermot welcomed Simon Jackson onto the show today.

This Morning turned awkward during the latest edition of the ITV daytime show as Dermot O'Leary admitted he didn't watch Alison Hammond's interview with Hollywood star Rebel Wilson.Alison got the chance to have a catch-up with the Pitch Perfect actress recently as she prepares to host the BAFTA Awards this weekend.The pre-recorded interview was played to viewers during Thursday's episode. Alison was back on our screens on Friday morning alongside co-host Dermot.As the dynamic duo discussed the BAFTAs, Dermot turned to pal Alison and asked: "How was Rebel?"A confused Alison asked: "Didn't you watch it yesterday?"Trying to dig himself out of a hole, X Factor host Dermot joked that he didn't tune in because he was "too concerned" for Alison following the bomb scare at ITV studios.This Morning and Loose Women were both dramatically pulled off air on Thursday following a security alert at Television Studios.A statement from the channel later read: "Due to a suspected security alert, the building which ITV daytime broadcast from was safely evacuated."The issue has been resolved and staff have returned to the building following the all-clear from the police.

Alison Hammond was left red-faced as she made a huge blunder live on air during the latest edition of This Morning.The 47-year-old presenter was back on our screens on Friday alongside co-host Dermot O'Leary.They kicked off the programme by chatting to nightclub owner Simon Jackson, who has sold dozens of souvenir chunks of sticky old carpet from The Acapulco in Halifax.The club, which claims to be the oldest in Britain, opened in 1961 and laid the colourful floor covering – which quickly become a local fixture itself – in 2003.At the start of the interview via video call, Alison told Simon that she could see the "old, sticky" carpet in the background. However, Simon pointed out that the carpet in view was the in fact new carpet as the old carpet had already been taken up.Alison was left giggling at the "awks" moment and Dermot quickly stepped in to compliment the new flooring.Simon explained during the interview that the club had sold more than 100 pieces of its carpet for a good cause.“It’s gone really, really mental," said Simon."We thought we would be chucking most of it but we’ve had to pull some bits out of the skip, if I’m honest.

Rebel Wilson has issued a cheeky swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Australian actress took aim at the Sussexes on ITV This Morning todau. Rebel mocked the Duke of Sussex, aged 37, and his wife during an interview with Alison Hammond.

This Morning viewers couldn't help but comment as Rebel Wilson dazzled them on the show.

Steph McGovern welcomed kids' television presenter Kirsten O’Brien to Steph’s Packed Lunch and quizzed her on her past presenting roles which uncovered a little known fact.When Steph introduced Kirsten on to the show, she began by noting that the pair always get mistaken for each other.She told Kirsten that it was nice to have her on the show because she “spends her life telling people that she’s not her”.Kirsten told Steph that her own nephew is “adamant” that they are the same person.They laughed about the common mistake, made due to their similar haircuts and matching accents, and told each other that fans tweet one thinking that they are the other.One Twitter user said: “Are Kristen and Steph related? They could easily swap places and fool a casual viewer.”Kirsten was on the show to cook for Steph and her guests Russell Kane, Laura Adlington, Michael Portillo, and Kacey Ainsworth.

Alison Hammond recently gave fans a glimpse inside her stunning home, after having her kitchen completely transformed. This Morning host Alison, 47, shared a video on her Instagram Stories showing off her swanky new kitchen over at her home in Birmingham, where she lives with her 17-year-old son Aiden. The star, who recently broke down in tears on This Morning while opening up about her battle with obesity, rarely posts snaps of her abode, but couldn't resist showing her one million followers her new kitchen.

THIS Morning host Alison Hammond has revealed her amazing kitchen makeover in a positive boost after sad scenes saw her break down live on air. The presenter, 47, showcased her room's new look on her TikTok page, first capturing the blank canvas and empty space with the only feature a light on the ceiling.

We’ve loved seeing them having the time of their lives co-hosting This Morning together, so it’s no surprise to hear that Josie Gibson has nothing kind words for her co-star Alison Hammond. Josie, 37, says Alison, 47, is the first person she’d turn to in a crisis and she makes her “feel on top of the world”. Gushing about the Birmingham-born star, Josie exclusively tells OK!: “She’s got an infectious personality.

BAKE Off star Laura Adlington has revealed how she was left in tears after watching Alison Hammond break down live on telly. The 47-year-old TV star was consoled by co-hosts Dermot O'Leary and agony aunt Deidre Sanders after she bravely spoke about her battle with obesity on This Morning.

Dermot O’Leary has expressed the pride he feels in his This Morning co-host Alison Hammond after she broke down in tears talking about the treatment of people with obesity. On Friday’s edition of the ITV programme, a caller phoned up the show to share their concern for their daughter, who they explained was struggling with eating issues and overeating, despite attempts to seek medical help. The story left Alison visibly moved, as she opened up on how she has ‘had obesity all my life’ and emphasised that obesity is a disease.

THIS Morning fans' hearts went out to Alison Hammond today when she broke down on air speaking about her battle with obesity. The star sobbed that she has been coping with her weight "all my life" explaining: "It's a disease - you can't help it." Alison, 47 - one of the best-loved presenters on TV - very rarely discusses her pain over the subject.

This Morning was trying to impress the social media generation during the last episode of the week.

Alison Hammond had to be consoled by her co-stars as she hosted This Morning.

This Morning presenter Dermot O'Leary made a surprising confession on Friday's ITV daytime show after he admitted that he would marry his co-star Alison Hammond.As the presenters discussed weddings on the morning programme, Dermot turned to Alison and said he wouldn't mind being in a relationship with her or he would love for Alison to ordain his wedding ceremony.But once Alison addressed Dermot on the matter, the star was left red-faced as he tried to retract his statement.Seeing the hilarious scene unfold on screen, fans also commented on the pair's relationship online.One viewer penned: "I bet Dermot’s wife is chuffed he’s just said he wants to marry Alison."While another fan joked: "Imagine being married to either of them lol."Alison and Dermot later spoke to a newly-wedded couple that tied the knot on the ITV daytime show.The lucky pair also received a free honeymoon courtesy of This Morning and jetted off to sunny Barbados.Talking to the newlyweds via video the link, the couple shared how their holiday has been so far.However, fans at home were quick to notice that they didn't appear too happy despite being in a sunny location.Sharing their thoughts on the couple, fans jumped back on Twitter to give their opinion.One spectator said: "If I’d been given a free trip to Barbados I’d be buzzing. These two can’t be a***d."Another chimed: "How underwhelming.