Alison Hammond to Share Embarrassing Strictly Come Dancing Story on Jonathan Ross Show
Television presenter Alison Hammond is set to reveal a cringe-worthy moment from her time on Strictly Come Dancing during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show this Saturday. The incident involved her accidentally breaking wind in front of her professional dance partner, Aljaž Škorjanec, while attempting to lift him during a routine.
Awkward Dance Routine Details
Alison, 51, will not hold back as she recounts the dance performed to Robin Williams' Friend Like Me in the seventh week of the 2014 competition. She described the moment as "awful," explaining that she had to lift Aljaž, 36, during a cartwheel move. "I pick him up and I break wind," she admitted, adding that she immediately told him, "Let’s never talk about this again." The physical effort of the lift, she noted, literally took the wind out of her.
Celebrity Line-Up and Other Revelations
On the show, Alison will be joined by a star-studded panel including Ruth Jones from Gavin and Stacey, Sarah Michelle Gellar of Buffy the Vampire Slayer fame, comedian Richard Ayoade, and actress Kathryn Newton. In addition to the Strictly story, Alison addressed other topics:
- She ruled out participating in Celebrity Traitors due to scheduling conflicts with filming for The Great British Bake Off, where she co-hosts with Noel Fielding.
- Alison expressed mixed feelings about Prue Leith stepping down from Bake Off, calling it "bittersweet," but shared excitement for Nigella Lawson joining as a judge.
- Ruth Jones also declined any future involvement in Strictly Come Dancing, citing it as not for her, and similarly ruled out The Traitors, preferring to watch from home.
Recent On-Air Antics and Fan Reactions
Alison's lively personality has sparked mixed reactions from viewers recently. During a segment on This Morning, she and co-host Dermot O'Leary performed a spontaneous dance to Shirley Bassey's Hey Big Spender!, which included Dermot lifting Alison in the air. While the studio crew cheered, some fans took to social media to criticize the act as "dreadful" and "children’s TV at its worst," with many claiming they switched off. However, others found it entertaining and praised the duo's energy.
In another incident, Alison left co-host Ben Shephard speechless after making a risqué joke about bubble tea on air, highlighting her unfiltered and humorous approach to broadcasting.
Show Details
The Jonathan Ross Show airs on Saturday, March 21, at 10 PM on ITV1 and ITVX, promising more candid conversations and entertainment from Alison and the other guests.
