Alison Hammond undergoes hospital heart checks after leaving live broadcast
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From her hospital bed, Alison Hammond reassured viewers that she is "fine" after being rushed off air during Friday's This Morning broadcast. The 51-year-old presenter experienced heart palpitations approximately an hour into the show and was seen clutching her chest before being hurried away by co-presenter Dermot O'Leary. She was taken to hospital by ambulance where she underwent heart checks, subsequently posting a video message suggesting the episode may have been a panic attack.
The presenter's sudden departure prompted significant concern from viewers who witnessed the unexpected moment on live television. Hammond has previously undertaken a substantial health transformation in recent years, having lost considerable weight after a pre-diabetes warning prompted her to overhaul her fitness regime and diet, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to managing her wellbeing.
- Alison Hammond rushed off This Morning after heart palpitations, taken to hospital.
- Presenter reassures fans from hospital bed, suspects panic attack rather than serious issue.
- Hammond has previously undergone significant health transformation after pre-diabetes warning.
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Alison Hammond is a television presenter on ITV's This Morning, one of Britain's most watched daytime shows. The 51-year-old is a familiar face to millions of viewers of the weekday morning programme.
During a live broadcast on Friday, Hammond experienced heart palpitations whilst on air approximately an hour into the show. She was visibly unwell and was quickly assisted away from the studio by her co-presenter Dermot O'Leary, prompting widespread concern from viewers who witnessed the sudden departure.
Hammond has previously spoken openly about her health journey, having lost significant weight in recent years following a pre-diabetes diagnosis that prompted major lifestyle changes. She is currently undergoing heart checks in hospital as a precautionary measure, and has indicated she believes the on-air episode may have been triggered by a panic attack.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Alison Hammond shares video from her hospital bed and says her heart is being checked out after she was seen clutching her chest and rushed off air live on This Morning”.