Alison Hammond, who was born in Birmingham, England on February 5, 1975, has become something of a British television institution. This is her transformation from reality TV novice to seasoned presenter also lends itself to everything that we love about her; her talent, perseverance, and personality.
Early Life: How did she become popular?
Alison Hammond Had A Working-Class Upbringing And Despite Coming From Humble Origins, Growing Up In A Council House In Birmingham Publicly, she first found fame when she appeared as a contestant on the third series of “Big Brother” in 2002. Her dazzling personality did not go unnoticed, although she was the second housemate to be booted from the show.
Television Career
Alison Hammond launched a successful television career after “Big Brother.” She became a presenter and reporter for ITV’s This Morning, where her warm interviews and bubbly personality captured the hearts of viewers. She has appeared on several other reality series in the past, including I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and “Strictly Come Dancing.”
Alison Hammond was recently announced as the new co-host on “The Great British Bake Off” alongside Noel Fielding, taking over for Matt Lucas in March 2023. She co-presented the 14th series of the show alongside Noel Fielding, which began airing on September 26, 2023. She added a new layer to the program, with many praising her chemistry with both contestants and judges.
An ‘The Great British Bake Off’ Incident LateRecently
Alison Hammond had a funny mishap during an episode of wagging hair in 1970s Bake Off. As she energetically jumped up and down on a big orange space hopper, she toppled over falling onto the grass beside the baking tent. Her co-host Noel Fielding immediately checked if she was okay. Viewers found the whole incident to be a bit of a giggle and rushed to social media, gushing about how lovable Alison’s fun personality was.
Personal Life
Alison Hammond is a mom to her son, the now-18 year-old Aiden (born February 5, 2005). Aiden’s mother appeared to share him with her ex-partner Noureddine Boufaied, a Manchester cab driver. Even though they are no longer an item, they continue to be friends and co-parent well. They have said that the two of them co-parent effectively, and Alison has stated how happy she is to have such an amicable relationship with Derek.
Alison Hammond had been frank about her love life in a personal sphere. She became engaged to Jamie in 2014 after meeting him on a dating site. But they broke up in 2017. She dated Ben Kusi, whom she met on Celebs Go Dating, for a few months in 2020.
As of 2024, Alison is dating David Putman. Although she has posted just a few snippets of the romance on social media, the singer’s Instagram activity suggested she’s been in a happy place with this new boyfriend – which you can see if you scroll all the way down her grid. David worships Alison, rubbing her feet each day.
An emotional moment on This Morning in recent weeks
On “This Morning” last week, Alison got choked up over a kindness segment. During an interview she was conducting with author Rosie Nixon for World Kindness Day, Alison Hammond became tearful after reading a particularly emotional viewer story about a father struggling eyesight. She made rare comments about her boyfriend, David earlier in the segment when talking about a memorable moment with a fan she met on their first date. Viewers connected as this more candid moment exemplified Alison in a more authentic and relatable light.
Net Worth
Alison Hammond’s extensive and successful career in television has added millions of pounds to her net worth. Her net worth as of 2024, is estimated to be between £1 million and £4 million. Most of that fortune comes from her many hosting gigs, reality TV appearances and other brand collaborations.
