Table of Contents
- Alison Hammond's New Contract
- Strictly Come Dancing Updates
- Source Comments
- Future Plans for This Morning
- Background on Alison Hammond
ITV has secured Alison Hammond for This Morning after she was included in the BBC’s Golden Ten shortlist to host Strictly.
Alison, 50, has signed her contract for the daytime show through 2026 and is reportedly “very happy” in her current role.
ITV has secured Alison Hammond for This MorningCredit: PA
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are set to depart from Strictly at the end of the yearCredit: PA
This news follows a report from last week by The Sun, which indicated that the Brummie presenter is among those being considered to replace the departing hosts at the end of the year.
However, her renewed commitment to This Morning may complicate her potential role on Strictly.
A source stated: “Alison is a tremendous talent, and it’s no surprise that she’s being considered for Strictly.
“Nevertheless, she is very happy at This Morning, so as far as anyone knows, she has no plans to leave for the dance show — but some schedule adjustments might be necessary.”
Tess, who has been hosting the show since its inception in 2004, and Claudia, who joined in 2014 after the departure of another host, announced in October that they would be stepping down.
The top contenders to take over are [insert names], and [insert names].
The remaining group will undergo screen testing next month, which includes Alison, [insert names], Rob Rinder, [insert names], [insert names], and [insert names].
A source mentioned: “Ultimately, no one is bigger than the show, so the lucky pair chosen will be those who the producers believe will be the perfect fit for the series.”
Alison rose to prominence on a reality TV show in 2002 before assuming a regular reporting role on This Morning in 2003.
However, she officially joined the presenting team in 2021.
This Morning, which won Best Daytime Show at the National Television Awards in September, also renewed contracts for Alison’s colleagues Dermot O’Leary and [insert names] for another year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alison Hammond's new role on This Morning?
Alison Hammond has signed a contract to continue her role on This Morning through 2026.
Is Alison Hammond going to host Strictly Come Dancing?
While Alison is being considered for the role, she has expressed her happiness at This Morning and has no intention of leaving for Strictly, although scheduling adjustments may be necessary.
Who are the current hosts of Strictly Come Dancing?
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are the current hosts and have announced their departure at the end of the year.
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