In a side-splitting revelation that has taken the internet by storm, Alison Hammond has recounted the uproarious moment she failed to recognise Mel Giedroyc, her fellow television personality and former Great British Bake Off host, in a public restroom.
The hilarious encounter, which Hammond shared on This Morning, involved the presenter striking up a conversation with a 'friendly stranger' about the lack of toilet paper, only to realise moments later she was chatting to a national treasure.
"I was in the toilet," Hammond began, "and I was like, 'Oh my god, there's no tissue in here.' This woman went, 'Oh, I'll give you some from my cubicle.' She passed it under, I was like, 'Thank you so much, you're so kind.'"
The plot thickened as both women exited their cubicles simultaneously. Hammond continued: "We went to the sink and I was looking at her... and I was like, 'Oh my god, it's Mel!' I was so embarrassed. I'd just met her at the National Television Awards as well!"
The story, which sent co-hosts Dermot O'Leary and the studio audience into fits of laughter, highlights the relatable and often absurd nature of celebrity encounters away from the glare of the cameras.
Mel Giedroyc, one half of the iconic presenting duo with Sue Perkins, became a household name during her seven-year stint on the beloved baking show from 2010 to 2017. Alison Hammond, a national treasure in her own right, has become a cornerstone of This Morning with her infectious laugh and unscripted, genuine interviewing style.
The viral clip serves as a perfect reminder of the warmth and humour that defines British television at its best, uniting two of the nation's favourite personalities in a truly unforgettable, and utterly human, moment.
