Alison Hammond has heart check-up in hospital after leaving TV's This Morning
TV presenter Alison Hammond was hospitalized for heart tests after feeling unwell and experiencing palpitations during a live broadcast of ITV's This Morning. Hammond has assured fans she is fine and is undergoing routine checks, attributing the incident to a potential panic attack.
Why it matters
The incident drew public attention due to the presenter's high profile and the live nature of the broadcast, sparking a conversation about health and workplace well-being.
By Paul Glynn Culture reporter Published 2 October 2026, 16:58 BST Updated 15 minutes ago Alison Hammond went to hospital for a heart check-up after leaving ITV's This Morning midway through Friday's show, but has assured followers she is "fine".
The presenter, 51, left the programme during its live broadcast, appearing to clutch her chest as she was assisted off the set by co-host Dermot O'Leary. He later told viewers she was "feeling a little unwell".
In a video posted from a hospital bed , external on Friday afternoon, Hammond said she'd had "a little bit of a palpitation" - but was feeling OK and was undergoing tests.
"I know you're all worried about me," she said. "Honestly, I am fine. First of all, I'm getting my old ticker checked out."
Image source, Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock Image caption, Hammond and O'Leary were presenting Friday's edition of This Morning
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