Alison Hammond Launches New BBC Show Amid Absence

Alison Hammond, the regular Friday co-host of ITV's This Morning alongside Dermot O'Leary, withdrew from presenting the show due to a severe bout of hay fever, announcing her absence just hours before air via Instagram. She reassured viewers she would return next week after taking medication for her symptoms, with Lisa Snowdon stepping in as her replacement for the episode. Despite dealing with health challenges, Alison is set to launch her new BBC series, Alison Hammond's Big Weekend, where she explores the lives of British celebrities such as Perrie Edwards, Mel B, and Sir Lenny Henry. Hammond remains positive about her recovery and her upcoming TV project, promising fans she will be back soon.