TV host Alison Hammond rushed to hospital after health scare live on air
British TV presenter Alison Hammond was hospitalized after experiencing a health scare while filming a live episode of 'This Morning'. She has since updated fans on social media, confirming she is undergoing medical checks for heart palpitations.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the public interest in the health of media personalities and the transparency of modern celebrity communication.
Share article British TV presenter Alison Hammond has updated fans after rushing off the set of UK show This Morning due to a sudden health scare.
The 51-year-old was presenting Friday’s episode live when she was seen holding a hand to her chest and making a swift exit before an ad break.
Alison Hammond has shared a health update on Instagram from her hospital bed Instagram/@alisonhammond55
The beloved presenter’s unexpected disappearance prompted concern from viewers, with Hammond revealing she had been taken to hospital to get her heart checked.
“Hello my lovelies, I know you’re all worried about me,” she told her 1.9 million Instagram followers from a hospital bed.
“Honestly I am fine, first of all. I’m getting me old ticker checked out, I had a little bit of a palpitation, and now I’m getting it all checked out, but I think I’m okay.
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