Alison Hammond Returns to This Morning After On-Air Panic Attack

On Friday, Alison Hammond, 51, made her return to ITV's This Morning, just a week after she abruptly left during a broadcast, fearing she was experiencing a heart attack. It was later identified as a panic attack, which she described as one of her most terrifying moments. Joined by co-host Dermot O'Leary, she likened the feeling to a surge of adrenaline, reminiscent of entering the Upside Down in Stranger Things. Although she felt apprehensive about coming back, she believed that avoiding the show would incorrectly associate her panic with it. The duo spoke about panic attacks with psychologist Dr. Sian Williams. Hammond expressed gratitude to O'Leary and viewers, concluding with, "I'm back, babes. Keep rolling." She was absent from the Attitude Awards, where she was honored with The Honorary Gay Award.