Alison Hammond stops This Morning to praise her co-star Alison Hammond couldn't contain her joy as she reunited with her This Morning co-host Dermot O'Leary, even pausing the show to express her delight. The dynamic ITV duo had a short separation this week when Dermot, aged 51, took a brief two-day respite from their shared duties. In his stead, Joel Dommett, famed for The Masked Singer UK, stepped in to keep the show on track.
Although Dermot returned to the set for Wednesday's episode (July 24), Alison didn't miss the chance to shower her colleague with affection, halting Thursday's programme to say: "I really love it when you're here." Caught off-guard by the heartfelt moment, the usually eloquent X Factor veteran found himself at a loss for words, visibly touched by the sentiment. Alison hosts This Morning alongside Dermot (Image: ITV) Don't miss.
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At the start of Thursday's show (July 25), alongside Dermot, she broke the news of her impending departure, reports the Mirror . Dermot informed the audience that the following day would mark a temporary end to their partnership, prompting Alison to chime in: "I know, I know, my last day. I'm going on holiday bubs, it's time! ".
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