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Daily Record
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
This Morning's Alison Hammond announces break as she details exhaustion
This Morning star Alison Hammond appeared on the ITV show on Friday, where she opened up about taking a step back from one aspect of her career after being left 'exhausted'. On the recent episode of This Morning, TV personality Alison Hammond disclosed that she would be taking a hiatus from one element of her career. Chatting with Alexandra Burke and Lesley Joseph about their upcoming musical stint in The Addams Family, the host delved into how performing live can take its toll. Alexandra opened up about the intense schedule of touring, noting that performers can face eight to 12 shows weekly. She remarked: "You don't really get a life outside of it, but that's ok because you're entertaining other people." Lesley brought attention to Alison by saying: "We're looking at the panto Queen! Birmingham. Three panto Queens sitting on the sofa." To this, Alison confessed: "But the thing is, you've been doing it year after year. I'm having a year off because I was so exhausted from last year and the year before. It is a discipline." Lesley went on to express her love for the theatre and stressed the significance of pantomime in entertainment, reports Wales Online. She said: "The whole family comes and it's the one time in the year that anybody, grandma down to the youngest children can come and really love it. You know, you've done it now." Alison acknowledged this, reflecting on how the cast becomes akin to a secondary family due to the extensive time spent together. Previously, Alison impressed audiences as the Magical Mermaid in Peter Pan at Birmingham's Hippodrome Theatre, also sharing moments with This Morning viewers before gracing the stage. Wearing her costume, Alison shared her highlight of being in the play last year, at the time she said: "Do you remember last year when lovely Dermot (O'Leary) and the whole team brought me a wonderful chair with the plaque of my mum's name on it? "It's dead centre in the middle of the stage and literally, it's like I'm performing to my mum. It means the world to me, it's beautiful. It's lovely to be back. "I look at the person (in the seat, the person thinks I'm looking at them, I'm not! I'm seeing my mum!" Alison's mum, Maria, sadly died from lung and liver cancer in January 2020, and her father Clifford died just months later.
Daily Mirror
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
ITV This Morning star 'taking a year off' after being left 'exhausted'
This Morning presenter Alison Hammond spoke to Alexandra Burke and Lesley Joseph about the impact of performing live as the two stage stars head on tour. On a recent instalment of This Morning, ITV's well-loved Alison Hammond shared that she'll be taking a breather from her hectic career schedule. In conversation with Alexandra Burke and Lesley Joseph about their upcoming musical tour, The Addams Family, the famed presenter shed light on the demanding nature of live performances. As Alexandra gave insight into the intense routine of touring, where performers can take on up to a dozen shows a week, she said: "You don't really get a life outside of it, but that's ok because you're entertaining other people." Lesley, turning towards Alison, commented: "We're looking at the panto Queen! Birmingham. Three panto Queens sitting on the sofa." Alison admitted: "But the thing is, you've been doing it year after year. I'm having a year off because I was so exhausted from last year and the year before. It is a discipline." The theatre enthusiast Lesley Joseph emphasised her adoration for pantomime, underlining the unique family atmosphere it creates, reports Wales Online. She said: "The whole family comes and it's the one time in the year that anybody, grandma down to the youngest children can come and really love it. You know, you've done it now." Echoing Lesley's sentiments, Alison then discussed how cast members bond like a true family through the numerous hours spent together. Previously, audiences were captivated as Alison dazzled as the Magical Mermaid in Birmingham's Hippodrome Theatre's Peter Pan pantomime, even sharing behind-the-scenes moments with This Morning viewers before hitting the stage. At the time Alison wore her stage costume and shared her most cherished aspect of being in the play. She revealed: "Do you remember last year when lovely Dermot (O'Leary) and the whole team brought me a wonderful chair with the plaque of my mum's name on it? "It's dead centre in the middle of the stage and literally, it's like I'm performing to my mum. It means the world to me, it's beautiful. It's lovely to be back. "I look at the person (in the seat, the person thinks I'm looking at them, I'm not! I'm seeing my mum!". The TV favourite lost her mum Maria in January 2020 to lung and liver cancer, and just months later, she faced the heartbreak of her father Clifford's also dying.
Wales Online
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
This Morning star says 'I'm having a year off' after being left 'exhausted'
This Morning star says 'I'm having a year off' after being left 'exhausted' This Morning star Alison Hammond made a career admission during Friday's instalment of the ITV show. This Morning: Alison Hammond says she's taking a year off panto On Friday's instalment of This Morning, ITV star Alison Hammond revealed she's taking a step back from one aspect of her career. While speaking to Alexandra Burke and Lesley Joseph ahead of their musical tour, The Addams Family, the presenter touched on the impact performing live can have. Speaking about going on tour, Alexandra revealed it's hard as you can often be doing eight to 12 shows a week. She commented: "You don't really get a life outside of it, but that's ok because you're entertaining other people." Addressing Alison, Lesley added: "We're looking at the panto Queen! Birmingham. Three panto Queens sitting on the sofa." Alison replied: "But the thing is, you've been doing it year after year. I'm having a year off because I was so exhausted from last year and the year before. It is a discipline." Article continues below Alexandra Burke and Lesley Joseph appeared on Friday's episode This Morning (Image: ITV ) However, Lesley revealed she loves the theatre and reiterated the importance of pantomime performances. She commented: "The whole family comes and it's the one time in the year that anybody, grandma down to the youngest children can come and really love it. You know, you've done it now." Alison agreed as she told the two guests the cast quickly become like another family due to how much time you spend with them. This Morning's Alison Hammond revealed she's taking a break from pantomime this year (Image: ITV ) Last year, Alison played the Magical Mermaid in Peter Pan pantomime at Birmingham's Hippodrome Theatre, where she spoke to This Morning viewers before heading on stage. Dressed in her costume, Alison was asked what her favourite part about being in the play was as she replied: "Do you remember last year when lovely Dermot (O'Leary) and the whole team brought me a wonderful chair with the plaque of my mum's name on it? Alison Hammond took part in pantomime over Christmas as she spent time apart from her boyfriend (Image: Instagram/ @alisonhammond55 ) "It's dead centre in the middle of the stage and literally, it's like I'm performing to my mum. It means the world to me, it's beautiful. It's lovely to be back. Article continues below "I look at the person (in the seat, the person thinks I'm looking at them, I'm not! I'm seeing my mum!" In 2020, Alison's mum Maria died in January from lung and liver cancer, just months before the ITV star's father Clifford also died. This Morning is available to watch on ITVX.
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wexford libraries to host new Irish language children's story project
Titled 'Éist', the story project will invite children from six to 12 years of age to take part in bilingual workshops in libraries across Wexford throughout July and August while offering access to a cosy pop-up installation of children's audio stories. The project is funded by Wexford County Council through the Creative Ireland programme. In the first 'Cúpla Focal' Irish/English workshops in July, children in Gorey, Enniscorthy and Wexford Town libraries will be guided by writer Alison Ní Mháirtín in activities to unearth their favourite Irish words. Following these workshops, Alison will write a new audio story featuring the favourite focail that will be recorded with actor Miriam Needham and produced by Rose Producing for broadcast across the airwaves. Then in August, there will be a series of 'Scéalta & Sound' listening party workshops – in Bunclody, New Ross and Wexford Town libraries – where the young participants can embark on their own sonic adventure while getting the chance to listen to the new story. Alison said: 'I'm really excited to find out what the children's favourite words are as Gaeilge and collaborate with them all on this new audio story and workshop series across libraries in Wexford. I love tents and it will be great to have the warm festival feeling of summer without having to go to a muddy field.' In each of the participating libraries there will be an audio installation running for a number of weeks. Young listeners will be invited to get cosy in one of the specially set-up audio tents and enjoy one of the following bilingual and monolingual stories: Fiachra and the Biscuit Tin Garden (Alison Ní Mháirtín); Lara ar Strae (Miriam Needham); Caoimhe agus na Caoga Caoirigh Craicáilte (Fionn Foley); Hug Me With Your Words (Brigid O'Dea); Duisíonn na hIoraí Rua (Lewis Kenny); Gig Nua (Diane Crotty); Niamh's Nuacht (Hilary Bowen-Walsh) and Arwa and the Egotistical Limpet (Brigid O'Dea). While suitable for all children, the tents have proven particularly popular in the past with autistic children at similar installations produced by Rose Producing at other venues. Booking for the workshops is through Wexford Library Service's website For further information on the workshops and for accessibility information, please contact alisonnimhairtin@ Éist workshops are taking place on the following dates and times: Wednesday, July 2 at 11am – Gorey Library Saturday, July 5 at 11am – Enniscorthy Library Saturday, July 12 at 11am – Wexford Town Library Scéalta and Sound listening party workshops: Tuesday, August 19 at 11.30 – Bunclody Library Wednesday, August 20 at 11am – New Ross Library Saturday, August 23 at 11am – Wexford Town Library
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
26 Iconic TV Women Who Sparked Sexual Awakenings
Recently, we asked the queer members of our BuzzFeed Community to share which TV characters made them realize that they're attracted to women. Here are some of their responses: "I'm Gen-X, so obviously it was Jo from Facts of Life. I know I'm not alone in this." —Anonymous, 50, US "To be honest, Gadget from Rescue Rangers should have been the first tip off." —Anonymous, 45, Michigan "I think we can all agree on Faith from Buffy the Vampire Slayer." —tellyourfeetajoke"The first time she came onscreen, she had me questioning everything I thought I knew about myself as a young teen. There was just something about this cool, confident, complicated (and of course, attractive) girl that had me looking and feeling things I had not associated with girls before. For this reason, she will forever hold a special place in my heart."—Anonymous, 40, Nevada "Quinn Fabray from Glee, easily. A criminally underrated and underused singing voice and killer looks (especially when she was a Cheerio). I also shipped her and Rachel so hard in my youth." —raymaariforever "Sara Bellum from Powerpuff Girls. Though it took 20 to 25 more years before I came out to myself." —ymxb "Xena and Gabrielle from Xena: Warrior Princess. The scene in the hot spring. I was probably too young to see that, but from the glimpse of what I did see, it forever changed me." —pinkcomet428 "Monica Keena as Abby Morgan on Dawson's Creek and Rachel Lindquist on Undeclared. I referred to them as my 'girl crushes.' It would only take a couple more decades and a number of additional 'girl crushes' for me to realize I was queer (pan). But it started with them!" —sasstrid "Katara from Avatar: The Last Airbender. She and Zuko both helped me realise I was bisexual. And, to this day, I stand by the fact they should've been together." —guacam011y "Tori and Jade from Victorious! They were talented and gorgeous, and they did things to my body I didn't understand." —alexandraisgay "Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune from Sailor Moon. They were the first queer couple I had ever seen on TV, and I was absolutely obsessed with them as a child before I understood my own sexuality. But honestly, throw a stone and pick literally any character from that anime, and they probably contributed to my gay awakening to some degree!" —Anonymous, 32, US"Cliche, but Sailor Moon. Just everything about Usagi made me want to date someone like her! Pretty, foodie, and obsessed with video games?!?!? Sign me uppppp."—Anonymous, 39, US "Hannah/Miley from Hannah Montana, but I didn't quite realize at the time that it was a crush." —nostalgiclegend284 "Well, this is embarrassing, but Jenny Shecter from the first season of The L Word. And then most of the cast made me realize that you can be super femme and be into girls." —lucyv4d65302ee "Leela from Futurama." —Anonymous, 19, US "Alison and Emily from Pretty Little Liars. There's a scene in Season 2 where Emily is imagining lying in Alison's lap while she strokes her hair, and it ends with Alison leaning in to kiss her. When I tell you that rewired my brain chemistry PERMANENTLY..." —audreyschockett "Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) from Charmed. It was undeniable after watching just one episode." —Anonymous, 39, Oregon "For me, it was Venus McFlytrap from Monster High! I thought she was so beautiful and cool-looking. She has a sort of punk aesthetic, and I was totally enamored by her." —elleenchanted "Carmilla Carmine from Hazbin Hotel. She's gorgeous and, when she lets her hair down, UGH, YES QUEEN!" —esadre "Camille Belcourt from Shadowhunters. If I wasn't already beginning to suspect I liked women, then she CERTAINLY shaped my specific taste in women. I eventually lost interest in the show bc she stopped appearing (honorable mention goes to Izzy tho)." —audreyschockett "Lindsay Wagner in The Bionic Woman waaaaay back in the 1970s when I was a pre-teen. I just didn't have a name for it at the time. I had pictures of her pinned up on my wall, along with pictures of Charlie's Angels. If I were playing Six Million Dollar Man with my friends, I would volunteer to be Steve Austin because it meant I could marry Jaime Sommers." —irisg2 "JoAnna Cameron as Isis in The Secrets of Isis (1975-76). It was a Saturday morning live-action superhero show. I adored her, wanted to be her, and only realized as an adult that I was definitely queer." —leticiamb "Samantha Carter from Stargate SG-1 (I'm a nerd, I know). —Anonymous, 32, Michigan "Charlie from Supernatural. I watched the show in secret because I grew up in a strict Catholic household, but it was the first time I was ever exposed to queerness — and queerness being okay, not a sin." —Anonymous, 22, Texas "Maxine Baker from Ginny & Georgia." —Anonymous, 15, Pennsylvania "Serena Van der Woodsen from Gossip Girl! I've always been into Blake Lively, and it was first seeing her character in Gossip Girl that made me think, 'Hey, you know I might actually be into girls as well!' —Anonymous, 33, Canada "Gillian Anderson from The X-Files." —caelesto And finally, "Lizzie McGuire ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🩶🤍." —runningwithscissors2343 Which TV character was your queer awakening? Let us know in the comments! Looking for more LGBTQ+ or Pride content? Then check out all of BuzzFeed's posts celebrating Pride 2025.
