Alison Hammond Discusses Weight Struggles on This Morning

During a recent episode of 'This Morning', Alison Hammond shared her personal struggles with obesity, revealing that she once weighed nearly 28 stone and felt 'dying' due to her size. In a candid conversation about whether overweight passengers should purchase two plane tickets, Hammond recounted her experiences of embarrassment and discomfort while traveling, including being moved to first class after a passenger complaint. She emphasized the challenges of accommodating her size on flights, stating that she used to buy an extra seat to avoid inconveniencing others. After losing weight, she now weighs 17 stone and has no longer needed to buy an additional ticket. Hammond called for airlines to better accommodate larger passengers, asserting that weight can be a disability and that not everyone can afford to purchase two seats. Her story highlights broader issues of body image and the societal pressures associated with obesity.