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Alison Hammond says she’s cleared after panic‑attack scare on This Morning

The presenter posted an Instagram video saying she is home, safe and cleared after hospital checks.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:18:12 GMT

Alison Hammond, 51, announced on Instagram that doctors have given her the all‑clear after a health scare on Friday’s live broadcast of ITV’s This Morning. During the show she clutched her chest and was escorted off‑air by co‑host Dermot O’Leary before being taken to hospital for tests.

What happened

While filming a pet segment, Hammond appeared unwell, prompting O’Leary to say on‑air that she was feeling “a little unwell” and would be covered for the rest of the programme. She was later taken to a hospital where heart, lung and blood tests were performed.

What the reports add

Standard.co.uk reported that Hammond’s Instagram video said, “I’m home, I’m safe, and I’m feeling so much better… Thanks to everyone at the NHS who did the checks on my heart, lungs, bloods. I’m all okay. It’s all clear.” The article also notes she joked about still wearing her makeup and captioned the clip, “Anything to have a day off.”

What was said

In the video Hammond thanked the NHS staff, the This Morning team and O’Leary, calling his support “incredible.” She added, “Honestly, it’s really warmed my heart,” and ended the clip with a kiss and “love ya.” O’Leary later told viewers, “Ali’s feeling a little unwell so I’ll be here for the rest of the show.”

How it came about

Felo previously covered Hammond’s abrupt departure from the same episode on 2 October, noting she left mid‑show after feeling unwell. The new update confirms she has recovered and will return to her presenting duties.

Key facts

Alison Hammond was taken to hospital after feeling unwell on live TV (standard.co.uk)
Doctors cleared her heart, lungs and blood tests (standard.co.uk)
She thanked NHS staff and co‑host Dermot O’Leary in an Instagram video (standard.co.uk)