EXCLUSIVE: Meera Syal, Alison Hammond and the BBC’s Black Ops creator Gbemisola Ikumelo scooped awards at this afternoon’s Women in Film & TV Awards 2023.
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Alison Hammond has joked that she enjoyed hearing all about Sarah Ferguson's 'naughty side' as the royal joined her and Dermot O'Leary to co-present This Morning on Monday (November 20).
Sarah, Duchess of York, joined the pair for a number of segments and also guest edited ITV's flagship daytime programme. As part of her role, Sarah took charge of the live two and a half hour show - at times from the gallery and studio floor - to deliver a mix of items and topics close to her heart.
These included a look into the importance of defibrillators, the best way to rehome a dog and how to protect your skin. She offered relationship advice to callers during the show's popular phone-in segment and there was also an interview with Sir Cliff Richard, who recently released orchestral album Cliff With Strings – My Kinda Life, celebrating his 65th year in the music industry.
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But the duchess, 64, affectionately known as Fergie, also hinted at her naughty side while presenting the show. She had a flirt with chef regular Marcus Bean by saying ‘Oh, you’re very good looking!’ before going on to give her opinions during the news review with good friend Gyles Brandreth to discuss everything from the roles of grandparents to AI.
In another segment, Fergie answered dating and relationship questions from viewers during a phone-in. She left her co-hosts smiling after some suggestions of making memories or getting some saucy underwear to viewers in need. Sarah also confessed: “I love a love note in the pocket, I’m a big
EXCLUSIVE: Meera Syal, Alison Hammond and the BBC’s Black Ops creator Gbemisola Ikumelo scooped awards at this afternoon’s Women in Film & TV Awards 2023.
Alison Hammond had a simple on-word response as she shared a video of Dermot O'Leary discussing whether they'll become the permanent hosts of This Morning. The duo have been fronting the Friday edition of the ITV daytime show since the start of 2021.
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Rylan Clark stunned Alison Hammond as he joined her at the helm of This Morning after she shared hints about 'moving on' from the programme. The pair were reunited on Thursday (November 23) to front the ITV daytime show from the studio while Dermot O'Leary was sent of to the This Morning forest.
Alison Hammond has hinted at moving on from presenting This Morning, as she admitted that she wants her own show. She has been presenting the show on and off since 2002, but her role has become more regular over the last couple of years, first presenting Fridays with Dermot O'Leary, and then taking on more since the departure of original permanent hosts, Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. But former Big Brother star Alison has recently admitted that she won't be on This Morning forever, as she has big dreams of landing a presenting gig on her very own show.
Cliff Richard making a comment about an “overweight” Elvis Presley on This Morning with Alison Hammond has gone viral.The musician was on the daytime television show Monday (November 20) to discuss his new memoir A Head Full of Music and new album ‘Cliff with Strings – My Kinda Life’.During the interview, the artist was asked by host Hammond if he had ever met Elvis, to which he responded by telling the story of his “one chance” to meet the music legend.Richard recalled a journalist with connections to Elvis who wondered if he would like to meet him.
Alison Hammond had a sharp response to Sir Cliff Richard's comments about Elvis Presley's weight gain, when he joined the This Morning sofa to discuss his career in showbiz.The English singer confessed that he had turned down an opportunity to meet Elvis because he didn't want to be photographed next to the King of rock 'n' roll when he was overweight. "He'd put on a lot of weight," Cliff explained, before adding, "I thought, 'if I'm taking a photograph with him, and it's going to be hanging on my refrigerator, he's gotta look good." To which Alison retorted, "Should never have put it off just because they're a little bit heavier." Fans were quick to applaud the former Big Brother star for her handling of Cliff's comments, with many taking to X to share their support.
Sir Cliff Richard sparked uproar among viewers at home after making a “rude” comment about Elvis Presley on the This Morning sofa. During an appearance on the ITV show on Monday 20 November, Cliff joined hosts Alison Hammond, Dermot O’Leary and Sarah Ferguson, where he discussed his incredible chart-topping career.
This Morning viewers were left asking 'why' after Alison Hammond was replaced mid-way through Monday's programme (November 20). She was fronting the show alongside This Morning regular Dermot O'Leary - but in a royal shake-up, Sarah, Duchess of York, joined them to co-host segments of the programme.
Sarah Ferguson described herself as the "fluff” as she joined This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary as co-host today - leaving many viewers baffled by her appearance.
Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have sent a supportive message to their co-star Josie Gibson hours before she makes her debut on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here. The This Morning presenter, 38, is one of 10 celebrities set to enter the Australian jungle for this year's run of the ITV reality show.
Josie Gibson, a familiar face on ITV's This Morning, has embarked on a jungle adventure as part of this year's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, leaving her co-host and dear friend Alison Hammond emotional during her absence. The duo's close bond has been evident since Josie Gibson began her presenting journey on This Morning. In an interview with Closer, 38-year-old Josie shared insights into her strong bond with Alison Hammond, emphasising their shared experiences as single mothers.
This Morning has lined up a brand new co-presenter - and she has very royal connections. Sarah, Duchess of York will co-host the ITV daytime show on Monday (November 20) alongside presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary.
British commercial broadcaster ITV has recruited a familiar face to guest-present an edition of their flagship daytime magazine show This Morning – with Sarah Ferguson arriving on the sofa this Monday.
This Morning viewers have been treated to a fair share of stand in presenter since Holly Willoughby's departure but Monday's guest host is a real treat. The popular ITV morning show will welcome a slice of royalty to the orange sofa with Sarah Ferguson, 64, joining as their latest guest host for the first time ever, alongside trustworthy pair of hands Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.
Alison Hammond has told fans there are 'ups and downs' on This Morning in her latest Instagram post. The presenter, who fronts the ITV daytime programme every Friday alongside Dermot O'Leary shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse from her latest stint on Friday (Nov 17).
Alison Hammond appeared emotional as she shared the 'horrible' part of Josie Gibson's stint on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. The This Morning presenter opened up about her co-star and friend heading into the jungle as she prepares to support her from afar while she's Down Under.
This Morning's Alison Hammond got a bit teary-eyed as she confessed how much she misses her co-star Josie Gibson. Josie, 38, is currently in Australia for this year's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, leaving a gap on the ITV daytime show.