Alison Hammond left Friday's This Morning during a pet phone-in, with co-host Dermot O'Leary later explaining her absence to viewers.
The pair were hosting the programme as usual, while Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley present the rest of the week. However, over an hour into the show, Alison left, leaving Dermot presenting alone.
Alison helped out of studio
During a phone-in from pet owners with Dr Scott, there appeared to be problems in the studio, as the camera caught Dermot helping Alison out of the studio, while Dr Scott looked concerned.
Dermot later explained her absence, saying she wouldn't be returning to the show on Friday, October 2. He had first said, after a break: "Welcome back to This Morning, Alison is feeling a little unwell, so she's just had to duck out. Hopefully she'll be back."
Dermot confirms he will host rest of show
He later confirmed: "Ali's feeling a little unwell so I'll be here for the rest of the show," reports the Mirror. The Star has approached ITV for comment.
Viewers took to social media to express their concerns for the beloved presenter. One person wrote: "Hope Alison Is ok and its nothing more than a bit unwell." Another said: "Plenty of people there to care for Alison. Get well soon lovely x."
Someone else wrote: "I am very worried about Alison, i hope she is ok, she's a great presenter, i love her." Someone else said: "Hope Alison Hammond is ok? Sending prayers."
Alison's career and bond with Dermot
Alison has become a familiar face on screens, after first rising to fame on Big Brother before going onto present This Morning, The Great British Bake Off and For The Love of Dogs.
She previously spoke about taking time off work, after a "very busy" 2024. She told Dermot: "I want a little bit more time off this year, I've been very busy." Dermot replied: "I'm manifesting for Alison to take less time off, sorry Alison, but I miss you when you're not here."
The pair have previously spoken about their close bond, with Alison saying of Dermot: "I just love him so much". Speaking ahead of her Best Presenter nomination at the 2022 NTAs, she said: "Dermot came to my house the other day and I just love him so much." She added: "He is my partner in crime. I just think he's amazing. He came down and I cooked him some chicken, rice and peas and he said it was the best dinner he's ever had!"
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV1 and ITVX.
