TV Host Alison Hammond Details Hospital Visit After Heart Palpitations During Live Broadcast

TV host Alison Hammond shares hospital update after heart palpitations during This Morning live show. Medical check-up underway.

Editorial Desk

October 3, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — TV personality Alison Hammond provided an update from her hospital bed following a medical emergency during a live episode of This Morning.

The 51-year-old presenter was taken to the hospital on Friday, October 2, after experiencing concerning heart palpitations while on camera. She reassured fans via social media that she was receiving medical attention and believed the issue might have been linked to stress or anxiety.

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Co-host Dermot O’Leary confirmed Hammond had to leave the show after an ad break, explaining that she was feeling unwell. The incident occurred during a segment about pets, with Hammond last seen gripping her chest before being escorted away by O’Leary. She later joked about her appearance, noting she still had her makeup on from the broadcast.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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