Alison Hammond has blamed Paul Hollywood for her 2kg weight gain during the current series of The Great British Bake Off. The presenter, who co-hosts the Channel 4 show alongside Noel Fielding, said she cannot resist trying the bakes when the judge gives out his coveted Hollywood handshake.
Speaking to The Guardian, Hammond said: “I tried to hold back but I still put on 2kg this series. When I see a handshake, I’ve got to try it. I always taste the winning technical and best showstopper.” She claimed Hollywood had been “dead stingy” with the gesture this year, adding that he is “funny about them” in real life.
Hammond, who previously weighed nearly 30st and has lost 13st 7lbs, also discussed her fitness routine. She said she had not been to the gym for a while and pulled a muscle on her return, joking: “I’m getting too old for this.” She has previously spoken about achieving a healthier lifestyle after a pre-diabetic health assessment, and has said she avoids restrictive diets in favour of moderation.
Addressing speculation about weight loss jabs, Hammond said she does not use them, responding “absolutely not” when asked. However, she did not rule them out for the future, saying: “Maybe next year. Do you know what? I might start jabbing up. What does it matter how people lose weight”, and asked: “Would you rather me die from being obese?”
Hammond will appear on The Last Leg on Channel 4 on Wednesday, December 24, from 10pm to 11pm.
