This Morning’s Alison Hammond has spoken out after some viewers asked if an elderly competition winner had really enjoyed her TV surprise.
Alison visited the home of Jill Hatton on Friday after her grown-up children nominated her for a Mother’s Day surprise, as they all live abroad.
But after Alison burst into Jill’s Cheshire house, complete with the world’s biggest bouquet of flowers and TV chef Ainsley Harriott, some viewers thought Jill looked rather confused and perhaps not enjoying all the fuss.
Viewers took to Twitter in their droves, especially after Jill was asked by Alison whether she’d like a brand new TV but replied: “I don’t know.”
One said: “Well that was awkward, I think Jill was a bit shocked. ‘Do you want a new tv Jill?’ ‘No’ #ThisMorning.”
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Another said: “Oh my days that poor woman being surprised for Mother’s Day, she looks really traumatised.”
A third even wrote: “Poor Jill. That was a most unwanted surprise. #ThisMorning.”
But the despite the comments, Alison has now spoken out to assure viewers that Jill DID enjoy her surprise. Phew!
In fact, the bubbly presenter – who later gave Jill some chocolates before sitting with her while she had a makeover – has gone as far as to say the pensioner had “the best day ever”.
Especially as This Morning arranged for one of her children to come home for a surprise visit!
Posting a snap on Instagram, taken in Jill’s kitchen, Alison told her Instagram followers: “Loved surprising the very shell shocked Jill on @thismorning today with a Mother’s Day pamper.
“She was so sweet and had the best day ever and a big thanks to #ainsleyharriott for popping by #motheringsunday #mothersday #pamper#chef #daughter.”
To be fair, if a TV crew burst into our house unexpectedly we’d probably be a bit speechless for a while too!
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Many of Alison’s fans spoke out to praise This Morning for arranging the surprise, with some saying they had been in tears watching.
One wrote: “This was amazing to watch she was so overwhelmed bless her.”
Another said: “This made me cry, bless her.”
And a third added: “Today’s surprise was fantastic. Sobbed my heart out. What a beautiful person.”
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