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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Jessica Sansome

Alison Hammond beams on mum and son outing as she supports Dermot O'Leary in very different role

Alison Hammond appeared proud as punch as she posed for a rare selfie alongside her son as they both headed out to support Dermot O'Leary as he took on a very different role. Fans are used to seeing Alison and Dermot fronting This Morning every Friday and during the various holidays throughout the year.

But this week, during his time away from the ITV daytime show, Dermot, who is used to being in front of the camera as a presenter or behind the radio mic on BBC Radio 2, has been appearing on stage.

The 49-year-old has spent the last few days being the live and in-person narrator in Bleak Expectations - The Play at the Criterion Theatre in London's West End. "So, I appear to have tripped and somehow fallen onto the West End stage for a week…" Dermot posted on social media.

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