TV presenter Alison Hammond was left gobsmacked after being accused of stirring up "trouble" on the set of a hit Netflix series. The This Morning favourite, 51, has remained one of Britain's most beloved television personalities since her Big Brother debut in 2002. Beyond This Morning, she fronts the Great British Bake Off and has featured on Strictly Come Dancing, I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and Loose Women.
However, it was while visiting the period drama Bridgerton's set where Alison apparently landed herself in "trouble". The Birmingham native is a devoted super fan of the Netflix sensation, and received an invitation to Shepperton Studios in Surrey, the production's main filming location. She assumed interviewing responsibilities for YouTube channel Still Watching Netflix, speaking with the show's fourth series leads Luke Thompson, who portrays Benedict Bridgerton, and Yerin Ha, who portrays Sophie Baek.
During their discussion about Alison's set visit, Luke seized the moment for some cheeky teasing. Alison remarked: "You know I've been to the set," to which the actor replied: "I do know you've been to the set. I think you got in trouble." The presenter appeared shocked by the claim, laughing: "Did I get in trouble? What did I get in trouble for? I don't remember that Luke. Moving on. Let's get into Bridgerton. Don't know what he's talking about."
Luke responded: "It was lovely. You were wearing one of Golda's (Bridgerton actress Golda Rosheuvel) wigs, I believe. And you looked, I think the happiest I've seen anyone, ever. You were just crossing the backlot." Filming for Bridgerton's fourth season has now wrapped, with the hit period drama already commissioned for a fifth series.
Meanwhile, Alison Hammond has revealed why she declined Strictly Come Dancing - while also claiming to have turned down Celebrity Traitors. The presenter competed in the 2014 series of Strictly, placing 10th alongside professional dancer Aljaž Škorjanec. She has been heavily rumoured to take over following last year's surprise departure of veteran hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Alison says she was approached about the position but couldn't commit due to her hectic diary. She also confirmed she won't feature in the upcoming series of Celebrity Traitors owing to scheduling conflicts. She told The Radio Times: "I'm so busy, that I'm not sure it [Strictly Come Dancing] is going to happen. It's unrealistic. I'm so happy they considered me but, like Traitors, I can't do it because everything clashes. I would have loved to have done it, anybody that gets it, they're going to land the perfect job. But I'm so happy with everything I've got. What would I drop, to do Strictly?" Alison can be seen on For The Love of Dogs on ITVX.
