Heartbreaking moment Alison Hammond breaks down in tears as she admits sacrificing time with her son for work
ALISON Hammond was seen breaking down in tears as she admitted sacrificing time with her son for work.
The This Morning presenter, 49, opened up as she accepted the Role Model Award at the Multicultural Business & Community Champion Awards.
Alison was attending the ceremony in her native Birmingham.
But it all got too much for the star when she talked about how hard she had worked to get where she was, and how she had done it all for her son Aidan, 19.
The popular star shares her only child with her former partner, Noureddine Boufaied.
As she accepted her award Alison said: “I’m actually going to take this quite seriously, because I’ve worked so hard guys, I’m not even just saying that. I’ve worked…so…hard!
“When you work so hard there are sacrifices you have to make and I’ve sacrificed a lot of time with my son, over there and I just want to say to my son, I love you so much, son.
“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.”
She added: “Sorry, I’m getting emotional because I don’t normally get recognised for things like this so, thank you for recognising me, it means an absolute…so much to me.
“And it’s so lovely to inspire and be a role model.”
Meanwhile, it comes just as it was announced that Alison and Aidan had bagged a joint TV show together.
The mother and son duo will be exploring the sunshine state of Florida together.
Titled Florida Unpacked, the new ten-part series for BBC Two, will follow Alison and Aidan as they make 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 will be heading off the beaten track in order to find some hidden gem activities during their epic adventure.
They will dish out their money-saving tips and advise on how best to get there.
Speaking about the programme, Alison said: “Travel is in my blood. For years I worked as a tour rep following in the footsteps of my dear mum.
“This meant I was lucky and got to visit Florida from a young age.
“I was so captivated by America’s culture, food, TV shows, and films and some of my happiest memories are tied to those first formative trips to the U.S.
“We managed to budget our way to a place that totally captured our hearts… and now I can’t wait to share Florida’s best kept secrets with you all.”
The series will consist of 10 30-minute episodes with the first set to kick off on 27 January 2025.
It will also be the first full-length project for Alison with her son Aidan on-screen.
Whilst the mother-son duo have been seen on TV shows together in the past, Aidan will provide his mum with a helping hand when it comes to the fair share of presenting duties.
A synopsis to tease the series reads: “Audiences will learn how to save on dining by avoiding tourist traps and discovering local, affordable restaurants.
“Accommodation will also feature, with comparisons from luxury stays, to camping in Florida’s stunning natural settings, the series will provide inspiration for travellers of all budgets.”
It marks a move to the BBC for Alison with the star being more closely associated with ITV.
She previously appeared on the BBC Saturday night show I Can See Your Voice before it was axed after two series.
Florida Unpacked begins airing on 27 January 2025 on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
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.