ALISON Hammond was today left wiping away tears, as Hollywood stars paid tribute to her on her 50th birthday.
The popular presenter turned the big five-O today, and her co-workers celebrated the occasion with the help of her star pals.
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This Morning today sent presenter Jeff Brazier to surprise Alison on her birthday.
She was then showed a montage of clips of her star pals wishing her a happy birthday.
This even included Ant and Dec and Hollywood megastar Ryan Reynolds.
It all got too much for Alison, and she was seen getting emotional, and said: “Oh stop, you’re going to make me cry.”
She was then shown a clip of Harrison Ford, who she famously drunk whiskey with when she interviewed him.
After hearing the Star Wars actor’s special message, the much-loved star could be seen wiping away tears
BECOMING A STAR
Alison’s career in the spotlight started in her 20s when she appeared on Big Brother.
After winning over fans with her bubbly personality, the jobs rolled in, which included the plum This Morning job.
However, Alison recently said she would quite like to take some time off from her busy career in the future.
Speaking to Heat World, Alison revealed: “In the next 10 years, I want to travel the world.
“I would love to take a year off and just go and travel.
“Not just yet, but one day. I need to see the world before I die!”
Alison Hammond’s rise to stardom
SHE graces our televisions every Friday, as she co-hosts This Morning with Dermot O’Leary.
But just how did Alison Hammond first find fame?
2002 – Alison competed in Big Brother, and was the second housemate to be evicted . She won over viewers with moments such as when she broke the table in the garden by jumping up and down on it.
It was this year that she also started presenting for This Morning in a guest capacity.
2003 – Alison had a small acting role on TV drama Doctors.
2004 – This was the year that Alison returned to reality television, starring in shows including Celebrity Fit Club and Celebrity Stars in their Eyes – for which she performed as Nina Simone.
2010 – After several years of presenting gigs and reality show appearances, Alison was signed up to appear on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! She came in 10th place.
2014 – This was a busy year for Alison as she competed on both Celebrity Masterchef and Strictly Come Dancing, coming in 10th in the latter.
2020 – Alison appeared on The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off – her first, but not last, time in the famous tent.
2021 – Alison co-hosted This Morning for three episodes alongside Phillip Schofield.
It was later announced that Alison and Dermot would be replacing Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford as presenters of This Morning on a Friday.
2023 – Alison was announced as the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off, replacing Matt Lucas to present alongside Noel Fielding.
2024 – Following the death of Paul O’Grady, Alison stepped in as host of For The Love of Dogs.
2025 – An eight-part series titled Alison Hammond’s Big Weekend will premiere on BBC one next year, as she spends 48 hours with a celebrity in a bid to really get to know them.
