Alison Hammond leaves This Morning live broadcast after feeling unwell

The presenter departed mid‑show following a pet segment, with ITV yet to comment.

By Felo News Desk · Published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:26:24 GMT

Alison Hammond abruptly left the live ITV programme This Morning on Friday after reporting she felt “a little unwell”, co‑host Dermot O'Leary announced when the show returned from an advert break.

What happened

The broadcast began with Hammond and O'Leary at the helm. After a segment about pets, Hammond disappeared from the studio. When the programme resumed, O'Leary said, “Welcome back to This Morning. Alison is feeling a little unwell, so she’s just had to duck out. Hopefully she’ll be back.” He later added, “Ali’s feeling a little unwell so I’ll be here for the rest of the show.” Hammond did not return for the remainder of the episode.

What the reports add

Both the Independent and the Evening Standard reported the same sequence of events, quoting O'Leary’s on‑air statements. The Independent noted Hammond’s age (51) and her rise to fame on Channel 4’s Big Brother in 2002, while the Standard reiterated her previous appearances on programmes such as I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Strictly Come Dancing. No outlet provided a medical explanation beyond Hammond’s own description of feeling “a little unwell”.

What was said

Dermot O'Leary told viewers, “Welcome back to This Morning. Alison is feeling a little unwell, so she’s just had to duck out. Hopefully she’ll be back,” as reported by the Independent. He later said, “Ali’s feeling a little unwell so I’ll be here for the rest of the show,” echoed by the Standard.

How it came about

Hammond first appeared on This Morning in 2003 and became a regular co‑host in 2021. Her career began with a 2002 appearance on Big Brother, leading to roles on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Strictly Come Dancing. The sudden departure marks the first on‑air exit since she joined the show as a presenter. ITV and Hammond’s representatives have been contacted for comment, but no response had been received at the time of reporting.

Key facts

Alison Hammond left the live broadcast of This Morning after saying she felt a little unwell (independent.co.uk)
Co‑host Dermot O'Leary announced her departure on air (standard.co.uk)
Hammond did not return for the remainder of the episode (standard.co.uk)