Alison Hammond's son reveals he fled family home after disputes with famous mum as they make Gogglebox debut
It comes as Aidan, 20, made his debut on Celebrity Gogglebox with the much-loved Big Brother alum.
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Alison, 50, recently became emotional as she admitted sacrificing time with her son for her career.
The popular star shares her only child with her former partner, Noureddine Boufaied.
Yet Alison - who made her debut on Channel 4 show on Friday night alongside her offspring - was the subject of discussion during a recent podcast.
It came after her sister also featured on the series.
Aidan opened up on their connection, as well as his close bond with his late grandmother who lived nearby.
And he told the Spin Justice podcast how he temporarily sought solace at his mother's parent's home when things got stressful in their home.
In a light-hearted comment he said: "When we were in the flat, she [his maternal grandmother] had a house pretty much opposite us, so we could literally leave and run across the road.
"So when my mum was doing my head in, I'd just go to my nan's."
He told how the trio were "very close" before she passed away from lung and liver cancer in January 2020.
Talking of grandparent Maria he said: "She's passed away now, but we were very close all the time - me, my mum and my nan - and that was kind of the little trio."
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Previously, The Sun reported how Alison and Aidan had bagged a joint TV show together.
The mother and son duo explored sunshine state of Florida together.
Titled Florida Unpacked, the new ten-part series for BBC Two, followed Alison and Aidan as they made their way around all the very best that Florida has to offer on an affordable budget.
With the cost to visit Florida rising year-on-year, Alison and Aidan headed off the beaten track in order to find some hidden gem activities during their epic adventure.
They dished out their money-saving tips and advise on how best to get there.
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.
Speaking about the programme, Alison previously also referenced her mum and said: 'Travel is in my blood.
"For years I worked as a tour rep following in the footsteps of my dear mum."
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