This Morning's Alison Hammond pulled off air 30 minutes into show after falling ill live on screen

Alison clutched her chest and ran off set
Natasha Rigler
By Natasha Rigler

This Morning host Alison Hammond has sparked serious concern after clutching her chest and running off set during a live broadcast of the daytime show.

Alison, 51, suddenly got to her feet and appeared to be gasping for breath as she darted off camera.

The presenter could then be heard making a worrying sound as co-host Dermot O’Leary accompanied her.

Alison Hammond fell ill live on This Morning and had to leave (Credit: ITV)

Alison was then removed from the rest of the programme.

Alison Hammond pulled from This Morning after falling ill

The shocking incident happened during Friday morning’s broadcast of This Morning. She made her sudden exit during a pet phone-in with TV vet Dr Scott.

Dr Scott was left sat on the sofa by himself as Dermot helped Alison away. He looked startled as he tried to work out what was happening.

The show then went to an advert break. Once back on screen, Dermot addressed what had happened.

“Welcome back to This Morning, Alison is feeling a little unwell, so she’s just had to duck out,” he said. “Hopefully she’ll be back.”

However, Alison did not reappear before the programme ended. Dermot later gave a firmer update as he continued with the ITV daytime show alone.

He said: “Ali’s feeling a little unwell, so I’ll be here for the rest of the show.”

Dermot then carried on without a replacement beside him. He handled the remaining segments by himself, including appearances from singer Tulisa and N-Dubz.

 

This Morning viewers share concern for Alison

Fans were left concerned by Alison’s sudden dash from This Morning.

Writing on X, one viewer wrote: “What on earth has happened with Alison? Hope she’s okay.”

Another said: “We love you Queen, hope you’re ok.”

And third penned: “What happened to Alison Hammond during this morning. She seemed to be rushed off air struggling to breathe?”

Alison usually hosts the Friday edition of This Morning alongside Dermot. She is yet to comment publicly on her departure after Friday’s broadcast.

TVGuide has contacted ITV for comment.

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