Police have said that they are looking into "an allegation of blackmail" and taking matters "very seriously" after reports claimed that Alison Hammond was forced to hand over thousands.
It comes as West Midlands Police today confirmed that they were investigating an allegation of blackmail involving a woman in her 40s.
Following previous reports that Alison was being blackmailed, co-starts of the presenter, 48, took to social media today to show their support for the mum-of-one, writes the Mirror.
