Alison Hammond clears hospital tests after leaving This Morning
The presenter left the ITV show midway through Friday's broadcast and tested all-clear for heart issues at hospital.
Alison Hammond left This Morning during Friday's live broadcast, appearing to clutch her chest as co-host Dermot O'Leary helped her off set. Alison Hammond went to hospital for a heart check-up and posted on Instagram Saturday that tests came back all-clear.
Hammond now believes she had a panic attack, saying it felt very real and she is newly learning about them. Alison Hammond thanked NHS staff and her This Morning colleagues for their support.
The 51-year-old presenter said she would take some rest and recover. She also co-hosts The Great British Bake Off and appears regularly on the ITV programme.
- 51
- Hammond's age
- 11:30 BST Friday
- Time she left the show
- All-clear for heart issues
- Test result
- Panic attack
- Diagnosis
Why it mattersA high-profile broadcaster's public health scare shows panic attacks can be mistaken for heart problems and affect anyone, anywhere.
AustraliaNo direct Australian impact, though the incident was trending in Australia through social media and news feeds.
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