Alison Hammond confirms panic attack after leaving This Morning live

TV presenter Alison Hammond has confirmed she suffered a massive panic attack on live television after being escorted off the set of ITV’s This Morning on Friday.

During a segment about pets, Hammond, 51, was seen clutching her chest before colleague Dermot O’Leary led her away. The programme cut to adverts and returned with O’Leary stating Hammond was “feeling a little unwell” and had to “duck out”.

Hammond later posted an Instagram video explaining that medical checks by the NHS had cleared her heart, lungs and blood work, confirming the episode was a panic attack. She thanked the This Morning team, especially O’Leary, for their support and said she would rest before returning to work.

In a follow‑up Instagram clip, Hammond, wearing a hospital gown, reassured fans that she was “fine” and joked about still having her makeup on. She described the experience as “very real” and said she was new to panic attacks, promising to learn more about the condition.

Hammond, who first rose to fame on Big Brother in 2002 and has co‑hosted This Morning since 2021, said she would “take stock, get some rest and I’ll see you soon”.

Source: Irish Examiner. Photo: Ron Lach / Pexels.