This Morning's Alison Hammond announces break from ITV show ITV's This Morning co-host, Alison Hammond , has surprised her breakfast television audience by revealing she would be taking a personal hiatus away from her presenting commitments. The beloved presenter, alongside Dermot O'Leary , announced the news on air on Thursday. Despite taking over from regular hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard throughout the summer, Alison will instead be stepping back for a well-earned break.
Dermot set the stage for the reveal, sombrely telling viewers: "It's quite sad that tomorrow is going to be our last show for some time." Alison then confirmed her approaching holiday, stating: "I know, I know, my last day. I'm going on holiday bubs, it's time.
" Witty as ever, she added: "Alison needs a break", leading Dermot to quip in agreement: "We all need a break." Alison finished by playfully acknowledging her online critics, saying: "Even YOU need a break from me." Fans expressed their shock at the announcement via social media, with several Twitter users penning posts such as: "Is Alison leaving for good?" and "It's Alison's last day on #ThisMorning before she goes on a break!" READ MORE Tony Blackburn addresses future in radio as he celebrates 60 years on air [LATEST] Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have been standing in for Cat and Ben (Image: ITV) Alison has swiftly become one-half of a popular pair with X Factor's Dermot on This Morning, well-known for their humorous escapades on live TV,.