TV presenter Alison Hammond left the set of This Morning during a live broadcast after feeling "unwell".
Hammond, 51, was co-hosting the ITV daytime show with Dermot O’Leary on Friday when she was forced to leave the studio.
She became visibly unwell following a segment about pets, clutching her chest before leaving the set while breathing heavily.
She was then quickly guided away from the camera, and a loud retch was heard off-screen.
Alison Hammond on This Morning today, clutching her chest and rushing off the set 😮 pic.twitter.com/ljJ7McBhuR
— Paul - London (@Test94355491) October 2, 2026
Alison Hammond rushes off This Morning during live broadcast
O’Leary addressed her absence when the programme returned after an advert break.
Dermot O’Leary said: "Welcome back to This Morning. Alison is feeling a little unwell, so she’s just had to duck out.
"Hopefully she’ll be back."
Later in the show, he confirmed she would not be returning.
He said: "Ali’s feeling a little unwell so I’ll be here for the rest of the show."
Hammond’s representatives and ITV have been contacted for comment.
The presenter first found fame in 2002 as a contestant on Channel 4’s Big Brother.
She joined This Morning the following year and became a regular co-host in 2021.
Hammond is known for her lively interviews and memorable TV moments, including playing Connect 4 with Beyoncé during an interview.
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She also co-hosts The Great British Bake Off alongside comedian Noel Fielding.
Hammond has appeared on several other popular TV shows, including I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Strictly Come Dancing.
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