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Katie Fitzpatrick & Lottie Gibbons

Ex-Strictly judge Arlene Phillips says 'you have no idea' as she responds to Alison Hammond's apology

Former Strictly judge Dame Arlene Phillips told Alison Hammond she has "no idea what it is like for performers" after she apologised over comments she made about whether theatregoers should be allowed to sing along during musicals.

The 48-year-old This Morning presenter discussed and laughed about the topic on the ITV daytime show with her co-host Dermot O'Leary and broadcaster Vanessa Feltz.

Alison's comments, which included "I can't believe it" and "I'd be devastated", came after reports that the Palace Theatre in Manchester had pre-warned audience members they would not be permitted to sing during performances of The Bodyguard musical.

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