Alison Hammond Speaks Out About Absence from This Morning After Being Replaced
Alison Hammond recently provided an update regarding her absence from her typical Friday segment on *This Morning*. She was temporarily replaced by Josie Gibson, leaving viewers curious about her whereabouts.
Reasons for Alison Hammond’s Absence from *This Morning*
Alison Hammond, who usually co-hosts the ITV daytime show with Dermot O’Leary, took to Instagram to explain her absence. She mentioned she was attending a performance at the Hackney Empire. “I’m not going to be on This Morning today because I’m at the Hackney Empire,” she stated.
Upcoming Show: Your Song
- Alison’s new show, *Your Song*, features amateur singers.
- She invited fans to join her for the show, highlighting its positive energy.
In her message, she expressed enthusiasm about the weather and urged fans to enjoy the day, apologizing for not being on the show. “You’ve got the wonderful Josie taking my place,” she added.
Josie Gibson Joins Dermot O’Leary
In Alison’s absence, Josie Gibson stepped in to co-host with Dermot O’Leary. The episode began with Dermot welcoming viewers and introducing Josie. “It’s so nice to see you; where have you been?” he asked, to which Josie responded, “I’ve missed my *This Morning* family.”
Josie’s Recent Activities
Josie, fresh off her worldwide tour, discussed her busy schedule filming a new show called *A Taste of the Southwest*. Previously, she provided insights into her brief hiatus from television for personal reasons. She stated, “I’ve been filming a renovation show, and it’s been stressful.”
Earlier this year, Josie made a conscious choice to step back from some of her television commitments to spend quality time with her son, Reggie. “I spent a lot more time with Reggie over the summer than I’d normally get to do,” she shared.
Viewing Schedule
*This Morning* airs weekdays at 10 a.m. on ITV1 and ITVX. Fans can expect thrilling content as the presenters continue to provide engaging segments.
