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Kate Lally

Alison Hammond shares new job away from This Morning

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond was spotted in a brand new role on Thursday and it's a far cry from her usual job as a TV host.

Alison rose to fame after taking part in Big Brother back in 2002 and is now one of the UK's best-loved stars. The down-to-earth presenter, from Birmingham, has won over viewers with her infectious laugh and sense of humour.

She presents This Morning with Dermot O'Leary each Friday, and has also filled in alongside Holly Willoughby following Phillip Schofield's departure.

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On Thursday, however, the 48-year-old was seen in a completely different role. Alison took to her Instagram story to announce she was the "Chief Points Inspector" at Paddington station.

Wearing a full uniform with a train driver's hat she said she was "absolutely loving it" as she endorsed the Virgin Trains ticketing app. Virgin teased the star's appearance on Wednesday in a tweet that said: "We've got #VirginPoints to give out tomorrow (15 June) at London Paddington Station...

"But who will be giving them out? Come and see us tomorrow morning".

Alison looked very glam as she greeted rail users at the station (Instagram/Alison Hammond)

A number of rail users have taken to social media having bumped into Alison at the station. Jon said: "I found the Chief Points Inspector @richardbranson and about to open my red envelope from @AlisonHammond

"Thanks @VirginTrainsTix now I better catch my train!!! #VirginPoints". Ruth said: "Just casually bumped into Alison Hammond on my way to work, as you do".

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