ALISON Hammond burst onto screen in the early 1990s when she starred in Big Brother.
The bubby TV star is now one of this morning most popular presenters.
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Who is Alison Hammond?
Alison Hammond was born on February 5, 1975 in Birmingham until Jamaican parents.
She is best known for her bubbly personality, which becomes famous for her charm and ease in front of the camera.
The future TV star began to work as a holiday representative and entertainer in Tunisiaand had previously been a child actress.
Alison is now best known for hosting This Morning on a Friday along with Dermot O’Leary.
What is Alison’s net worth?
Alison won the hearts of the nation with her casual, down-to-earth interview style on This Morning and bubbly personality, leading to a huge range of TV listings and presentation opportunities.
She has made a significant amount of money from her appearances on numerous reality shows and This Morning, and has given her face to brands such as Crown Bingo and DFS Furnishings.
As of 2022, the TV star is estimated to be worth anywhere from £1 to £4 million.
Is Alison married?
Alison is not married, but was previously married to taxi driver Noureddine Boufaied.
The couple have one son together, Aiden, but divorced in 2014.
She then got engaged to security guard Jamie Savage after meeting him online.
However, she announced their divorce in 2017, saying, “We broke up. It’s the worst news ever. I don’t think I want anyone else now.”
Alison was briefly involved with audio engineer Ben Kusi, whom she met on Celebrities are dating in 2020.
In June 2022, Alison told This Morning viewers she had a “secret boyfriend” but did not reveal who he was.
However, she revealed that they had been in a relationship for two years.
How did Alison become famous?
Alison hit the headlines after appearing in the third-ever series of Big Brother in 2002.
The show became a launching pad for her career when she became a host on This Morning the same year.
She is known for flooding her interviewers with celebrities.
When did she join This Morning?
Alison joined the ITV performance This morning in 2003.
She started out as their showbiz reporter, interviewing numerous celebrities.
The roving entertainment reporter is best known for causing chaos with her wacky ads and lack of rules.
Her celebrity interviews and appearances on the show have even gone viral with different jokes and hysterical moments.
In 2020 it was announced that she would be taking over from Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford presentation of the Friday morning slot with Dermot O’Leary.
What other shows has she been to?
Alison came in I am a Celebrity jungle in 2010, becoming the fourth contestant to leave the show.
She also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014, and was partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec.
Not shy about performing, she has also taken the stage for pantos including Snow White, Jack And The Beanstalk, Beauty And The Beast and Aladdin.
Alison also took part in Sugar Free Farm, where seven celebrities threw out the sweet stuff and went to the fields to grow their own healthy food — and the whole process brought Alison to tears.
The TV star made her too Hollywood debut in 2018, in the animated film, Hotel Transylvania 3.
She has appeared on the reality show Celebrities are dating as well as the celebrity edition of The Great British Bake Off in 2020.
In 2021 she starred as a judge on the BBC competition show I Can See Your Voice and was also a guest on Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.
As the queen of reality TV, you may have also seen her on Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes, Celebrity Ready Steady Cook, Celebrity Coach Trip and Celebrity Master Chef.
She was also the referee on The Time It Takes and panel show celebrity juice and Celebrity Haunted Hotel Live.
In October 2022, Alison took part in ITV’s DNA Journey, along with her boyfriend Kate Garraway.