Alison Hammond Rushed to Hospital After On-Air Health Scare

Alison Hammond was rushed to hospital after clutching her chest and being taken off air during a live broadcast of This Morning on Friday [1, 5]. The 51-year-old presenter had been discussing pets with TV vet Dr Scott Miller when she experienced palpitations an hour into the show [1, 3]. Her co-host Dermot O'Leary quickly ushered her away from the sofa [1, 5].

Viewers expressed concern online as the show cut to an ad break, returning with O'Leary alone on set [1, 3]. He later confirmed Alison would not be returning for the rest of the programme [1, 4]. A source told the Daily Mail that she had gone to hospital but was believed to be okay, having walked into the ambulance [1, 3].

From her hospital bed, Alison shared a video update, telling her followers she was getting her "old ticker checked out" and hoped it was just a panic attack [1, 4]. She thanked everyone for their messages and apologised for leaving the show, stating she would normally never do so [1, 3].

Later, Alison confirmed she was back home, safe and feeling much better [2, 3]. She revealed that checks on her heart, lungs, and bloods all came back clear, indicating she had suffered a "massive panic attack" live on television [2, 4]. The star, who admitted being new to panic attacks, expressed gratitude to the NHS staff and her This Morning team, especially Dermot O'Leary [2, 3].

Alison has had a busy schedule recently, balancing This Morning with promoting the new series of Great British Bake Off, where she co-hosts with Noel Fielding and new judge Nigella Lawson [1, 5]. She has also been open about her health journey, having overhauled her lifestyle five years ago after a pre-diabetes warning, which included taking up Reformer Pilates and boxing ^[1].