Alison Hammond has left fans of This Morning gobsmacked by announcing she's taking a break from presenting duties.The much-loved host, who lights up the screen alongside Dermot O'Leary, shared the shock news live on Thursday's show.
After filling in for regulars Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard over the summer, Alison is now ready for some downtime. Dermot set the tone for the announcement, saying with a hint of sadness, "It's quite sad that tomorrow is going to be our last show for some time." Confirming her upcoming holiday, Alison said, "I know, I know, my last day.
I'm going on holiday bubs, it's time." She joked, "Alison needs a break", prompting Dermot to playfully respond, "We all need a break." With a nod to her detractors, Alison cheekily remarked, "Even YOU need a break from me.", reports the Express.The revelation sent shockwaves through social media, with concerned fans tweeting out messages like: "Is Alison leaving for good? " and "It's Alison's last day on #ThisMorning before she goes on a break! ".
Alison, who rose to fame on Big Brother, has quickly become a fan favourite on This Morning, known for her hilarious antics with co-host Dermot.
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