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Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Alison Hammond to host Hole In The Wall as BBC show set to make return
EXCLUSIVE: BBC bosses are bringing back the game show Hole In The Wall after a successful pilot and have drafted in This Morning star Alison Hammond to present the reboot BBC game show Hole In The Wall will be returning for a new series fronted by Alison Hammond. The Beeb has given it the green light after a successful pilot, we can reveal. Previously hosted by Dale Winton, with Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke later taking over, Alison has been drafted in to present the reboot. It originally aired from 2008 to 2009 and featured celebrities trying to fit through moving wall cut-outs to avoid being pushed into a pool of water. This Morning and Great British Bake Off star Alison, 50, impressed in the pilot. A source said: 'Alison made a splash in the pilot so it was a no-brainer for bosses. 'It's the perfect fit for her. It's fun, exciting and doesn't take itself too seriously - just like Alison.' It will be filmed later this year and air in 2026. Hole In The Wall is based on a Japanese format and sees shiny lycra-clad celebrities try to squeeze through odd-shaped holes in a moving wall. The wall is activated by the presenter shouting: 'Bring on the wall!' Each week, two teams of television personalities competed for £10,000 in prize money to be donated to their chosen charity. It's the latest telly job for in demand star Alison. She became the new face of For the Love of Dogs following the death of Paul O'Grady and currently presents ITV 's This Morning on a Friday with co-host Dermot O'Leary. She is also a team captain on Rob Beckett's Smart TV for Sky. Alison is fast becoming the BBC's golden girl with a number of shows on the channel. Earlier this year her new travel series: Florida Unpacked, went out on BBC Two. It saw her travel the US state with son Aidan, 20. She also fronted her own celebrity interview show, Alison Hammond's Big Weekend, which saw her get under the skin of well known names like Lenny Henry, Little Mix 's Perrie Edwards and Spice Girl Mel B. This comes after Alison and her son Aidan made their debut on Celebrity Gogglebox last week, a few months after he revealed some heartbreaking details about his childhood. The 20-year-old DJ recalled he used to run away from home and seek solace at his nan's house when things at home with his mum Alison, 50, got too much. Alison and her ex-partner – Noureddine Boufaied, a taxi driver from Manchester – separated in 2014, when Aidan was nine, and the youngster spent most of his time living with his telly star mum in Birmingham. The mother-and-son duo now enjoy a close bond – and have worked together on BBC travelogue Alison Hammond 's Florida Unpacked and now Channel 4 's Celebrity Gogglebox. Earlier this year, Aidan revealed how much he and his mum benefited from having his maternal grandma, Maria, living close by, especially when things were difficult at home. 'She had a house pretty much opposite us, so we could literally leave and run across the road,' he said. 'So when my mum was doing my head in, I'd just go to my nan's.' A few weeks after her death, Alison wrote a moving tribute on her Instagram page, which said, 'Thank you, Mummy, for giving me the strength to move forward in the knowledge that you're OK and with God in Heaven now. I will always remember you and try and make you proud. I love you, Mum.' Aidan described himself, his mum and his nan as 'a little trio', and said they 'were very close all the time'. While Alison is now loved-up with Russian massage therapist David Putman, some 20 years her junior, she has previously admitted she felt like she had 'failed' when she broke up with Aidan's father.
Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gogglebox star 'felt like a failure' over devastating love split
The TV personality revealed she felt she'd 'failed' when her relationship with her son's father broke down, and a source claims she felt the pressure of being a single parenting Alison Hammond and her son Aidan made their debut on Celebrity Gogglebox last week, a few months after he revealed some heartbreaking details about his childhood. The 20-year-old DJ recalled he used to run away from home and seek solace at his nan's house when things at home with his mum Alison, 50, got too much. Alison and her ex-partner – Noureddine Boufaied, a taxi driver from Manchester – separated in 2014, when Aidan was nine, and the youngster spent most of his time living with his telly star mum in Birmingham. While the mother-and-son duo now enjoy a close bond – and have worked together on BBC travelogue Alison Hammond 's Florida Unpacked and now Channel 4 's Celebrity Gogglebox – a source tells new they've had their ups and downs. 'It was hard when Alison was parenting by herself, there wasn't anyone to bounce off or share the responsibility or everyday stresses. That put a lot of pressure on her, and she really felt it,' our source said. 'It's a lot to deal with, and on top of that, there are the teenage hormones and things, it's a lot of pressure. 'They're so close, but they would sometimes clash and Aidan would go off to his nan's house to get some space. It would leave Alison feeling understandably worried.' Earlier this year, Aidan revealed how much he and his mum benefited from having his maternal grandma, Maria, living close by, especially when things were difficult at home. 'She had a house pretty much opposite us, so we could literally leave and run across the road,' he said. 'So when my mum was doing my head in, I'd just go to my nan's.' Maria, who Alison has described as her 'best friend', died in early 2020 after a battle with liver and lung cancer, and it left a huge hole in Alison and Aidan's life. A few weeks after her death, Alison wrote a moving tribute on her Instagram page, which said, 'Thank you, Mummy, for giving me the strength to move forward in the knowledge that you're OK and with God in Heaven now. I will always remember you and try and make you proud. I love you, Mum.' Aidan described himself, his mum and his nan as 'a little trio', and said they 'were very close all the time'. While Alison is now loved-up with Russian massage therapist David Putman, some 20 years her junior, she has previously admitted she felt like she had 'failed' when she broke up with Aidan's father. Chatting to pop star Paloma Faith about solo parenting on This Morning, the usually upbeat presenter said, 'I felt that failure when I split up with my son's dad… but he's moved on, he's married, he's got three other children – they're part of our family as well.' While Alison's career has gone from strength to strength since her stint in the Big Brother house in 2002, bringing up Aidan as a single parent has been far from easy for her. Our source says while there's a 'deep love' and unbreakable bond, they've had their fair share of tough times. 'They're both big characters and have big personalities and feelings, but that sometimes made it a difficult relationship,' the source said. 'But deep down they deeply love each other and there's a respect there. 'It's nice for people to see the relationship they have now and see how they've come out the other side, but there were some very tough times and it's taken work and a lot of learning on both sides, particularly Alison's.' The Great British Bake Off co-host, who regularly describes Aidan as 'my heart', became incredibly emotional on stage last year when she accepted a special prize at the Multicultural Business & Community Champion Awards. After collecting her Inspirational Honorary Role Model Award, Alison wiped away tears as she talked about the sacrifices she had made in her life. 'When you work so hard there are sacrifices you have to make and I've sacrificed a lot of time with my son… and I just want to say to my son, I love you so much, son,' she said. 'And I'm so sorry I haven't always been there, but I'll be honest with you, the reason I was doing it was only for you.'
Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Alison Hammond's son reveals he fled family home after disputes with famous mum as they make Gogglebox debut
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALISON Hammond's son revealed he fled their home after disputes with the This Morning anchor. It comes as Aidan, 20, made his debut on Celebrity Gogglebox with the much-loved Big Brother alum. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Alison Hammond's son has opened up on his childhood in a recent podcast Credit: Rex 5 Aidan, 20, told how he used to escape his mum's house when she was 'doing my head in' Credit: BBC 5 The mother and son duo appeared with Alison's sister on Celebrity Gogglebox this week Credit: Channel 4 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." TELLY PAIR Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary pay emotional tribute to This Morning star feared dead in Air India plane crash 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." 5 The pair recently starred together in a travel series Credit: PA
The Irish Sun
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Alison Hammond's son reveals he fled family home after disputes with famous mum as they make Gogglebox debut
ALISON Hammond's son revealed he fled their home after disputes with the This Morning anchor. It comes as Aidan, 20, made his debut on 5 Alison Hammond's son has opened up on his childhood in a recent podcast Credit: Rex 5 Aidan, 20, told how he used to escape his mum's house when she was 'doing my head in' Credit: BBC 5 The mother and son duo appeared with Alison's sister on Celebrity Gogglebox this week Credit: Channel 4 The popular star shares her only child with her former partner, . 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 read more alison hammond 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." Most read in Reality 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." TELLY PAIR Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary pay emotional tribute to This Morning star feared dead in Air India plane crash Previously, The Sun reported how 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." 5 The pair recently starred together in a travel series Credit: PA 5 Alison sadly lost her mum after a battle with liver and lung cancer Credit: Instagram
Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Alison Hammond's son Aidan confesses to leaving home after disputes with TV star
Alison Hammond's son, Aidan, has opened up about his relationship with his famous mum as the pair are set to appear on screen together in the latest series of Celebrity Gogglebox Alison Hammond's son, Aidan, has given a rare insight into his childhood, revealing he would take refuge in his grandmother's house after disputes with his famous mum. Aspiring DJ Aidan, who turned 20 this year, was born in 2005 to Alison and her then-fiancé Noureddine Boufaied. However, despite their split in 2014, the pair have continued to co-parent the youngster. Chatting on the Spin Justice podcast, Aidan reminisced about visiting his grandmother's house across the road when he and his mum weren't seeing eye to eye: "When we were in the flat, she 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 (house)." Aidan fondly recalled the close-knit bond with his nan during his formative years: "It was really nice, because like I said, we were very, very close." Sadly, Alison's mother, Maria, passed away from lung and liver cancer in January 2020, just five years ago. Alison Hammond, who first graced our screens on Big Brother in 2002, has become a household name after taking up presenting duties on This Morning in recent years. Starting as a reporter and making waves with her bubbly personality at various UK locations, Alison has climbed the ranks to regularly co-host alongside Dermot O'Leary. Alison is set to bring her infectious charm to a new project as she joins Aidan and Saundra, her sister, on the sofa for Celebrity Gogglebox 's return tonight. But, it's not the first time that Alison has appeared alongside her son, after they previously appeared together in Alison Hammond's Florida Unpacked. The show sees the pair venture across Florida whilst keeping to a tight budget while offering viewers the hidden beauty spots of the beloved holiday destination. The show also features them kayaking in Silver Springs, and venturing through Miami. The beloved TV personality also shared her delight at joining the Celebrity Gogglebox cast, saying: "I'm so excited to be doing Celebrity Gogglebox with my son Aidan." She added: "We've always loved watching telly together, and now we get to do it on the sofa for the nation! It's a real family affair too, because my fabulous sister Saundra is getting involved as well. Expect laughs, eye-rolls, and lots of commentary – classic Hammond style!".
