What is Celebs Go dating’s Alison Hammond’s net worth and when did join This Morning?

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BUBBLY presenter Alison Hammond is no stranger to the world of live TV.

Alison presents a showbiz slot on ITV’s This Morning interviewing celebrities, and has also appeared on numerous reality shows. Here’s all we know about the charismatic TV star.

The bubbly presenter attending ladies day at Aintree.

Who is Alison Hammond?

Alison, 43, was born February 5, 1975 in Birmingham to her Jamaican parents.

She has a teenage son called Aiden who she lives with in Birmingham.

She is best known for her bubbly personality, rising to fame with her charm and ease in front of the camera.

The future TV star started out working as a holiday rep and entertainer in Tunisia, and had previously been a child actress.

Alison came 10th on Strictly Come Dancing

What is her net worth?

Alison won the hearts of the nation with her informal, down to earth interview style and bubbly personality which has led to a huge range of TV offers and presenting opportunities.

She has made a significant amount from her appearances on numerous reality show, This Morning and lending her face to brands such as Crown Bingo and DFS Furnishings.

The stars net worth in 2019 was estimated between $1 million to $5million (£811,000- £4,055,000)

Alison Hammond
Alsion found love with fellow Celebs go Dating contestant, Ben Kusi, 41.

How did she become famous?

Alison rocketed into the public eye after appearing on the third ever series of Big Brother in 2002.

The show became a launchpad for her career as she became a presenter on This Morning.

She’s famous for gushing over her celebrity interviewees, but eagle-eyed viewers called her out when she tried her own version of Carpool Karaoke with Ferne McCann and they noticed the steering wheel wasn’t moving!

You may have seen her on Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes, Celebrity Ready Steady Cook, Celebrity Coach Trip, Celebrity MasterChef and on the Channel 4 show, Celebs Go Dating.

 

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Alison Hammond will appear on the celebrity special of The Great British Bake Off

When did she join This Morning?

Alison joined the ITV show, This Morning in 2003.

Her role on the breakfast show is as their showbiz reporter, interviewing numerous celebrities.

The roving entertainment reporter is best known for causing chaos with her bonkers ad-libbing and lack of rule playing.

Her celebrity interviews and show’s appearances have even gone viral with various pranks  and  hysterical moments. including one occasion when superstar Mariah Carey asked , “Are you mocking me?” when Alison sang, Merry Christmas to the star.

What other shows has she been on?

Alison entered the I’m a Celebrity jungle in  2010, and became the fourth contestant to leave the show.

She also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014, and was partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec.

Alison became the face of Crown Bingo in 2008 and a brand ambassador for DFS in 2012.

Not shy of performing, she has also taken to the stage for pantos including Snow White, Jack and the Beanstalk, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin.

Alison also took part in Sugar Free Farm, the 15-day fat camp which saw seven celebs ditch the sweet stuff and take to the fields to farm their own healthy food – and the entire process reduced Alison to tears.

The TV star also made her Hollywood debut in 2018. in the animated film, Hotel Transylvania 3.

She is currently appearing on the reality show Celebs Go dating and has been announced as a contender for the celebrity special of The Great British Bake off, 2020.