Alison Hammond's life offscreen including weight loss surgery and and her 'sliding doors' moment

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Alison Hammond has admitted that she previously gained a stone during last year's filming of Bake Off after replacing former co-host Matt Lucas so she's now come up with a strict cake tasting rule.The This Morning star, 49, originally said she only agreed to join the much-loved show in the 2023 series 'for the cake' but now she's curbed the tasty treats with her strict new plan for cake tasting. In 2022, Alison revealed she had cut out sugar to help her shed weight. She weighed 20 stone at her heaviest and started to lose weight after her beloved mother sadly died in 2020.

Currently one of the most sought after women in television, Alison Hammond seems to be on our screens more than ever as the much loved presenter recently made her debut as the new host of ITV's for the love of dogs - taking over from the late Paul O'Grady, in addition to her existing roles on This Morning and The Great British Bake Off. The former Big Brother star is looking better than ever after committing to a new wellbeing routine following the tragic death of her beloved mother back in 2020, and with her incredible weight loss comes a whole new wardrobe for fans to admire as the mum of one isn't just known for her infectious laugh and bubbly personality but also her incredible sense of style! And it just keeps on getting better, as whilst her ITV co stars are more prone to the high end look whilst in front of the camera, Alison is much more high street- often flaunting a budget friendly wardrobe on screen with plus size looks that are as affordable as they are stylish.

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Alison Hammond has finally broken her silence on her new romance with boyfriend David Putman and revealed what her son Aiden thinks of her dating.The This Morning host has been secretly dating Russian masseuse David for a number of months. Alison, 49, appeared to have previously shared photographs of her and David to her Instagram Stories, and has been seen commenting on David's posts as she left a love heart eye emoji on one of his recent uploads. However, she hadn't publicly addressed her new relationship until she appeared on Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's Parenting Hell podcast, where she discussed dating.

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A Scots grandad is planning to take his pals on a dream trip after pocketing more than £1 million on the People’s Postcode Lottery. Army veteran and ex-cop David Crowder, 62, was left stunned when he found out his £1.2 million bumper prize was the biggest ever in Scotland.

As Josie Gibson's career goes from strength to strength - including presenting on This Morning and being the new face of Iceland - it seems like there's one very important thing missing from her life. Josie, who is a single mum to five year old son Reggie, is now reportedly on the hunt for romance ever since her This Morning co-star Alison Hammond was pictured looking head over heels. "Josie desperately wants to find love too, it's all she's ever wanted.

Alison Hammond is reportedly earning a 'five-figure sum' every week after becoming one of the UK's most high-profile TV presenters.The 49 year old has come a long way since she first burst onto our screens as a housemate on Big Brother in 2002. She landed a small presenting slot on This Morning that same year, and fast-forward 22 years, she is now one of its main presenters. But This Morning isn't the only big TV coup Alison has achieved, as she began her role as a co-presenter on C4's The Great British Bake Off in 2023.

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Alison Hammond was hit with a blow as she made her presenting debut on For The Love of Dogs.The TV star is the new host of the hit ITV show, following the passing of former presenter Paul O'Grady in 2023. The new six-part series kicked off on Tuesday, 16 April with Alison, 49, who also hosts This Morning and the Great British Bake Off, appearing as the host for the first time. However, her new role has divided TV viewers, and this seems to have reflected in the viewing figures.

Since rising to fame back in 2002, Alison Hammond has won the hearts of viewers at home. Following her time in the iconic Big Brother house, the TV personality has gone on to present a whole host of popular shows including This Morning and The Great British Bake Off. She has also worn her heart on her sleeve and appeared on Celebs Go Dating in 2020 in an attempt to find ‘the one’.

Amanda Holden has been the presenting face of many a TV show over the years, and with talk of a possible return of the iconic dating show Blind Date, her name has been thrown in the ring.The rumour mill surrounding possible new hosts went into overdrive after Dan Baldwin, Hungry Bear Media boss and the husband of Holly Willoughby, hinted that the ITV show could become the latest reboot following the successful return of nineties classic Gladiators, now hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh. On Wednesday, 17 April, Amanda, who was a contestant on the show when she was just 19, was asked about whether she wanted to become the new Cilla in a segment on Good Morning Britain with Richard Arnold, reports the Express.

This Morning's Josie Gibson has opened up about why she didn't step into Holly Willoughby's shoes on the popular ITV show.The 39 year old joined the daytime programme in 2019 as a segment host and has since become a relief presenter. When Holly, now 43, announced her departure last year, there was speculation that Josie might take over. However, Cat Deeley, 47, and Ben Shephard, 49, were later revealed as the new faces of This Morning, replacing Holly and Phillip Schofield, 62, who also left the show last year.

Signing off their popular TV show Saturday Night Takeaway, hosting duo Ant and Dec expressed their heartfelt gratitude to their loyal viewership on Saturday 13 April.The well-loved presenting team bid a teary farewell in the two-hour season finale of the programme which had announced its hiatus last year.Towards the curtain call, taking a sentimental moment before rolling out a reel of their fond memories, Dec shared: "When we started this back in 2002, we thought we'd be lucky if we got to do this for maybe a couple of years, so what's happened has honestly been beyond our wildest dreams. "We have truly adored every second of making this show, but there's one thing we've never, ever forgotten, and that's the fact that it's not our show, it's your show, so we'd like to say a massive thank you to you, our incredible audience." As a line-up of scenes from the past seasons followed, Ant and Dec were joined by Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones, the fresh panel of The Voice UK judges.Together they crooned McFly's tune It's All About You.

Cat Deeley has stunned fans as she slipped into an animal print bikini while enjoying her first break since joining This Morning last month. The presenter made her first appearance as the new permanent host of the ITV daytime show on March 11 alongside co-host Ben Shepherd.

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Alison Hammond is making waves in the TV world as she takes on a brand new role with the BBC, following her success on ITV's This Morning and Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off. It has also been announced that she will replace the late Paul O’Grady as the host of ITV’s For The Love Of Dogs.The bubbly presenter is now set to switch it up with a move to the BBC for an exciting new series where she'll be spending 48 hours with various celebrities.

David Walliams has been in the public eye since the early 2000s, having made his breakthrough with Matt Lucas on the controversial comedy sketch show, Little Britain. Following this, he went on to star in a slew of other major shows, and was even cast as a judge on the hit talent competition Britain's Got Talent between 2012 and 2022.

Alison Hammond has become a staple to our TV screens over recent years, thanks to her numerous television gigs.The presenter shot to fame in Big Brother in 2003 and has carved out an impressive career in showbiz across the last 21 years. Alison, 49, has proven to be a hit with TV viewers - whether she's hosting shows or taking part in them. From her bubbly personality to infectious laugh, it's no wonder she's managed to remain in the spotlight since her BB stint.