The Latest Breaking News from Alison Hammond

Prue Leith quits Great British Bake Off after nine years and shares reason why

The 85-year-old chef previously revealed she was ‘keen’ to leave the BBC show for a ‘worrying’ reason

Evening Standard · Jan 21

Alison Hammond 'in talks' for Celebrity Traitors months after dropping major clue about BBC show

The ITV presenter, 50, is said to be among a shortlist of high-profile names approached for the broadcaster’s flagship celebrity spin-off

Evening Standard · Jan 16

Do you check your clothes for this? Alison Hammond's hilarious dress mistake is a much-needed reminder

The This Morning star made a discovery that surprised her and it's more common than you think

Woman & Home · Jan 16

Paloma Faith: ‘Leaving my marriage was the best choice I ever made’

The singer shares two daughters with French artist Leyman Lahcine, whom she split from in 2022

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025

Alan Carr ruled out of Strictly Come Dancing hosting role as BBC eyes new frontrunner

The comedian had been widely tipped as one of the broadcaster’s leading contenders to replace long-standing presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025

'You can be really good at something you’ve not even tried yet' - Brenda Blethyn on how her inspirational acting career started

The acclaimed star of Vera revealed how she got into acting, and offers advice for anyone wanting to try something new

Woman & Home · Dec 30, 2025

Celebrity New Year’s resolutions 2026: Alison Hammond, Sam Thompson and more on hopes for the year ahead

Exclusive: Career highs, personal milestones and a fresh start for the year ahead - eleven familiar faces share what they’re hoping to prioritise next

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025

The Great Christmas Bake Off review – there’s something very soothing about this Peep Show reunion

It’s so nice to have the old gang back together – yes, even Olivia Colman. They’re all clearly still friendly, which makes for seasonal TV that’s exactly as comforting as it should be

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025

Peep Show star crowned winner of The Great British Bake Off’s Christmas special

Competing on the show was Olivia Colman, David Mitchell, Isy Suttie, Matt King, and Sophie Winkleman.

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025

Alison Hammond says she finally feels ‘settled, happy and confident in who I am’

EXCLUSIVE: As she reflects on a year that also saw her turn 50, the presenter says she is ‘stronger than I sometimes give myself credit for’ and has learned that joy does not need to be rushed

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025