This Morning’s Alison Hammond announces shock career move away from TV – and fans are ‘obsessed’
ALISON Hammond has revealed a shock career move worlds away from TV – and fans are ‘obsessed’.
The 49-year-old took to Instagram to share the exciting news with her followers.
This Morning host Alison has written her first novel and confessed she can’t wait for people to read it.
She posted a first look at the book cover and teased more details to follow.
Alison wrote: “Exciting News !! My new book “Bombshell” is out Nov 7th.
“It’s my first Novel and I’m really excited for you to read it . More details to come.”
Her followers rushed to comment on the announcement, with one writing: “Obsessed! Can’t wait for this!”
Another said: “Congratulations Al, you are smashing life at the moment.”
And a third added: “Oh my word I blooming love this!”
Alison’s This Morning co-host Dermot O’Leary also shared his support, writing: “About time!”
Last week Alison revealed she is taking a break from This Morning over the summer and will be back later this year.
Dermot also told viewers he’d be away for a while but would be back before Alison.
He said: “It’s quite sad that tomorrow is going to be our last show for some time.”
Alison responded: “I know, I know, my last day. I’m going on holiday bubs, it’s time!”
Alison Hammond's rise to stardom
SHE graces our televisions every Friday, as she co-hosts This Morning with Dermot O'Leary.
But just how did Alison Hammond first find fame?
2002 – Alison competed in Big Brother, and was the second housemate to be evicted . She won over viewers with moments such as when she broke the table in the garden by jumping up and down on it.
It was this year that she also started presenting for This Morning in a guest capacity.
2003 – Alison had a small acting role on TV drama Doctors.
2004 – This was the year that Alison returned to reality television, starring in shows including Celebrity Fit Club and Celebrity Stars in their Eyes – for which she performed as Nina Simone.
2010 – After several years of presenting gigs and reality show appearances, Alison was signed up to appear on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! She came in 10th place.
2014 – This was a busy year for Alison as she competed on both Celebrity Masterchef and Strictly Come Dancing, coming in 10th in the latter.
2020 – Alison appeared on The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off – her first, but not last, time in the famous tent.
2021 – Alison co-hosted This Morning for three episodes alongside Phillip Schofield.
It was later announced that Alison and Dermot would be replacing Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford as presenters of This Morning on a Friday.
2023 – Alison was announced as the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off, replacing Matt Lucas to present alongside Noel Fielding.
2024 – Following the death of Paul O’Grady, Alison stepped in as host of For The Love of Dogs.
2025 – An eight-part series titled Alison Hammond’s Big Weekend will premiere on BBC one next year, as she spends 48 hours with a celebrity in a bid to really get to know them.