Alison Hammond has made it clear: she’s fine. The co-host of “The Great British Bake Off” posted a video to her Instagram Stories Friday evening, lying in a hospital bed in a gown and telling fans she’s getting her heart checked out after a live broadcast scare on ITV’s “This Morning.”
In the clip, Hammond says she knows fans are worried about her and reassures them directly. She says she is fine and getting her ticker checked out after a little palpitation. She hopes it was just a panic attack.
The Exit From “This Morning”
Hammond was on screen with “This Morning” co-host Dermot O’Leary when the incident occurred. After the commercial break following the interruption, O’Leary told viewers she had to “duck out” because she was feeling “unwell.”
The exit was sudden and unplanned. O’Leary’s statement kept the focus on Hammond’s well-being without adding details about her condition.
The Instagram Story
The video, overlaid with the text “Anything to have a day off,” shows Hammond lying down in a bed wearing a hospital gown. She is smiling and joking throughout.
“I know you’re all worried about me,” Hammond said. “Honestly, I am fine, first of all.”
She then explained what happened.
“But I’m getting my old ticker checked out,” Hammond said. “I had a little bit of a palpitation, and now I’m getting it all checked out. But I think I’m OK. I’m hoping it was just a little panic attack or something like that.”
She thanked fans for their messages and signed off warmly.
“I love you all. Thank you for all your lovely messages.”
Apologizing to ITV
Hammond also addressed the disruption to the show itself. She expressed regret over having to leave the broadcast unexpectedly.
“I’m so sorry I left you,” she said. “I would never normally do that. I would never leave a TV show. So you know I wasn’t very well. But hopefully, I’m going to be all right.”
She praised the medical staff who examined her.
“The doctors are so lovely, and they’re checking me out. And hopefully, everything’s going to be fine.”
She ended the message on a positive note, even as she remained in the hospital bed.
“I love you. Everything is fine. Look, I’m rocking it. Look how good I look. Still got my makeup on from this morning!”
The Hospital Scene
The video captures Hammond in a hospital bed, dressed in a gown. She joked about the circumstances, noting that the experience gave her a reason to have a day off.
The humor was intentional. By making light of the situation, Hammond sought to reassure her audience that the moment was uncomfortable but not serious.
What Happens Next
Hammond has not announced a timeline for returning to work. She has not said whether she will miss upcoming episodes of “The Great British Bake Off” or whether her absence from “This Morning” will continue.
For now, the priority is her health. She is cooperating with the medical team.
Key Facts
- Incident: Heart palpitation during live broadcast
- Show: ITV’s “This Morning”
- Co-host: Dermot O’Leary
- Video platform: Instagram Stories
- Message: “I am fine”
The video itself carries a clear message. Hammond’s presence in the hospital bed, smiling and dressed in a gown, conveys her state of mind. She is concerned about her health, and she is using humor to keep the tone light.
She is also aware that her audience is watching. By addressing them directly, she has turned a moment of worry into a moment of connection.
The incident was a reminder of how quickly things can change on live television. One moment, Hammond was hosting a morning show; the next, she was in a hospital bed. But her response was immediate and warm.
For now, the message is settled. Alison Hammond is fine.
Source material: “‘The Great British Bake Off’ Host Alison Hammond Says She’s ‘Fine’ After Heart Palpitation Scare on Live U.K. Morning Show,” Variety.
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