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This Morning: Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary divide fans after ‘screeching’ during chat

They couldn't contain their excitement as they chatted to Anastasia

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This Morning hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary had the best time whilst interviewing Anastasia earlier today (November 26).

The 53-year-old singer joined the pair on the ITV programme to promote her upcoming tour, I’m Outta Lockdown.

As the trio chatted all things music, Alison soon whipped out a microphone and showcased her best singing voice.

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This Morning hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary divided viewers today (Credit: ITV)

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During the interview, Alison poked fun as she offered to stand in for Anastasia on tour.

The singer is marking 22 years in the music industry by embarking on a huge European tour.

Alison joked: “I’m ready to come on the road with you, darling!”

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Speaking about her upcoming tour, Anastasia later shared: “The tour itself… people want live music.

“I love doing that, so I want to unleash my voice and smack the crowd with high notes.”

The musician added that she hasn’t toured since 2020.

This Morning today: Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary singing on the sofa
Dermot sang from the show’s autocue (Credit: ITV)

She went on: “I think it’ll be fine but maybe I’ll be nervous at the beginning because it’s new. It’s been so long!”

Alison then pulled out a microphone and started to sing alongside Anastasia.

She joked: “Babes, I’ve got the microphone,” before belting out the star’s hit track I’m Outta Love.

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And it didn’t take long for Dermot to get involved.

The presenter joined the pair as he sang from the show’s autocue.

Viewers rushed to social media to praise Alison and Dermot’s enthusiasm.

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How did viewers respond?

On Twitter, one said: “That was definitely the best interview they ever did #ThisMorning.”

A second wrote: “Everyone needs to lighten up a tad, Dermot and Alison are just what I need #ThisMorning! Properly laughing.”

A third added: “Alison Hammond singing with @AnastaciaMusic is just what I needed to see This Morning #ThisMorning.”

Please don’t sing again Alison

Another tweeted: “I am buzzing from Anastacia on #ThisMorning. What a queen! I am now screeching her lyrics around the flat.

However, others weren’t so convinced by the chat.

One viewer complained: “What’s with the screaming on here today #ThisMorning Chill a bit.”

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Another tweeted: “#ThisMorning Sooooooooo much noise.”

A third fumed: “#ThisMorning that cackling and screeching.”

A fourth shared: “I can’t really explain why but this Anastacia interview is so awkward!!!!!”

Meanwhile, another demanded for Alison to stop singing.

They added: “Please don’t sing again Alison #ThisMorning.”

A second wrote: “Please stop screeching Alison #ThisMorning.”

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Nancy Brown
Associate Editor