Alison Hammond has broken her silence from a hospital bed after clutching her chest and running off This Morning live on air.
Alison, 51, got to her feet and gasped for breath as she darted off camera earlier today (Friday October 2, 2026).
The presenter could then be heard making a loud and very concerning yelping sound as co-host Dermot O’Leary held her arm.
Alison was then removed from the rest of the programme.
The star has now spoken out to update fans after being met with widespread concern.
Lying in a hospital bed while wearing a gown, Alison said: “Hello, my lovelies. I know you’re all worried about me.
“Honestly, I am fine first of all. But I’m getting my old ticker checked out. I had a little bit of a palpitation and now I’m getting it all checked out.
“But I think I’m okay. I’m hoping it was just a little panic attack or something like that.”
Alison added: “I love you all. Thank you for all your lovely messages. I’m so sorry I left you I would never normally do that.
“I would never leave a TV show, so you know I wasn’t very well.
“But hopefully I’m going to be alright. The doctors are so lovely. They’re checking me out and hopefully everything is going to be fine.”
Alison then blew a kiss to the camera to sign off and even managed a joke.
She chuckled: “Everything is fine, look! I’m rocking it. Look how good I look – I’ve still got my make-up on from This Morning. Lush! Love ya, babs.”
Alison Hammond pulled from This Morning after falling ill
The worrying moment unfolded during Friday morning’s edition of This Morning.
Alison had been taking part in a pet phone in with TV vet Dr Scott when she suddenly stood up and ran off the set.
Dr Scott was left sitting alone on the sofa as Dermot rushed to help Alison.
The vet appeared visibly startled as he tried to work out what had happened. The show then cut to an unplanned advert break.
When it returned, Dermot explained why Alison had suddenly disappeared.
“Welcome back to This Morning, Alison is feeling a little unwell, so she’s just had to duck out,” he said. “Hopefully she’ll be back.”
However, Alison did not return before the programme ended.
Dermot later confirmed he would be presenting the rest of the ITV daytime show alone.
He said: “Ali’s feeling a little unwell, so I’ll be here for the rest of the show.”
Dermot then carried on without another presenter joining him.
He hosted the remaining segments alone, including appearances from singer Tulisa and N-Dubz.
ITV has since uploaded today’s episode to ITVX but Alison’s dramatic exit has been edited out.
Alison Hammond on This Morning today, clutching her chest and rushing off the set 😮 pic.twitter.com/ljJ7McBhuR
— Paul – London (@Test94355491) October 2, 2026
This Morning viewers share concern for Alison
Alison’s sudden departure left viewers wondering what had happened as they watched the live broadcast.
Viewers took to X to share their concern for the presenter.
One wrote: “What on earth has happened with Alison? Hope she’s okay.”
Another said: “We love you Queen, hope you’re ok.”
A third asked: “What happened to Alison Hammond during this morning. She seemed to be rushed off air struggling to breathe?”
Alison normally presents the Friday edition of This Morning alongside Dermot.
She has not yet commented publicly about her sudden departure from Friday’s programme.
ED! has contacted ITV and Alison’s rep for comment.
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