Alison Hammond Biography
Alison Hammond is a British TV personality, presenter, and actress. She works as a presenter and reporter on ITV’s This Morning.
Hammond is also a co-presenter on the Channel 4 reality baking competition The Great British Bake Off. She became famous after competing on the third season of the reality show Big Brother in 2002.
Alison Hammond Age
Hammond was born on February 5, 1975, in Birmingham, England. She is 48 years old as of 2023.
Alison Hammond Husband
Hammond was married to a cab driver named Noureddine Boufaied. They met in Tunisia when Alison was on holiday with her friends.
The couple had a son together, Aiden, who was born in 2005. Alison and Noureddine divorced after nine years of marriage in 2014, citing irreconcilable differences.
Alison Hammond Boyfriend
After her divorce from Noureddine, Alison began dating single dad and security guard Jamie Savage. Hammond and Jamie quickly got engaged but they eventually broke up three years later in 2017.
Later in 2020, Hammond briefly dated audio technician Ben Kusi, who she met on Celebs Go Dating earlier that year.
Alison Hammond Partner
In 2022, Hammond shared that she was in a relationship. It was later revealed that the man she was dating was named Ben Hawkins, a landscape gardener.
Later in February 2023, Ben’s father, Colin Hawkins broke the news of Alison’s and Ben’s engagement. However, in March 2023, Alison seemed to hint at being single during an episode of This Morning. This was after she referred to herself as single.
Alison Hammond Son
Hammond has a son named Aiden. He is very close to his mum and often appears on her social media posts. Aiden is interested in music and plays the guitar. Alison has said that Aiden is her “pride and joy” and that he is very supportive of her career.
Alison Hammond Weight Loss
Hammond has struggled with her weight for most of her life. She has tried various diets and exercise regimes, but none of them worked for her in the long term.
In 2019, she decided to undergo a gastric sleeve surgery. Hammond has since lost over 100 pounds and feels much healthier and happier. She has also become an ambassador for WW (formerly Weight Watchers) and shares her tips and recipes with her fans.
Alison Hammond Big Brother
Hammond first gained public attention as a contestant on the third series of the UK reality TV show “Big Brother” in 2002. She was a popular and memorable housemate, known for her outgoing personality, infectious laugh, and friendly nature.
During her time on the show, Hammond became close friends with fellow housemates Kate Lawler and Jade Goody.
Despite not winning the show, Hammond became a fan favorite and was invited back for various spin-off shows and specials.
Her appearance on “Big Brother” helped launch her career as a television personality and presenter. This led to her subsequent work on shows such as “This Morning” and “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!”.
Alison Hammond This Morning Today
Hammond is a presenter on This Morning, the popular daytime show on ITV. She joined the show in 2003 as a roving reporter, after appearing on the third series of Big Brother.
She quickly became a fan favorite for her funny and spontaneous style of interviewing celebrities and members of the public. Hammond has also hosted several spin-off shows, such as This Morning Live and This Morning’s Funniest Moments.
In January 2021, Hammond became the first black woman to co-host This Morning on Fridays, alongside Dermot O’Leary. They replaced Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, who moved to host the show during the school holidays.
Alison Hammond’s Net Worth
Hammond has an estimated net worth of £1 million as of 2023.