Fans react after Alison Hammond says ‘sorry’ for audience singing comments in The Bodyguard musical

Alison Hammond has announced that she will starring in a Christmas panto later this year.The This Morning presenter, 48, took to her Instagram on Wednesday to announce the news that she will be starring in a panto in Birmingham this festive season. She will be performing alongside Matt Slack, Doreen Tipton and Andrew Ryan in the Birmingham Hippodrome production of Jack and the Beanstalk which will open on 16 December and run until 28 January.

Alison Hammond has said 'this is a dream' as she promoted her latest job. The This Morning presenter recently shared her delight after being announced as the new host of The Great British Bake Off. She's replacing Matt Lucas on the hit Channel 4 show after the comedian announced his plans to quit back in December.

after he experienced a "medical complication" last week. Fans were left concerned by his loved ones' announcement about his health last week. Foxx is "steadily improving" after suffering from a medical complication.

ITV Coronation Street and I'm A Celebrity star Helen was at the Grand National last week. But after sharing a glimpse of her outfit online, fans rushed to complain. "I’ve been supporting you for so long but nah, this sport is the epitome of cruelty for horses.

Alison Hammond made an unexpected return to This Morning as she shared a huge announcement. The presenter hasn't been seen on the ITV daytime show since her week-long hosting stint alongside Dermot O'Leary earlier this month.

Phillip Schofield finally returned to This Morning on Monday after a lengthy break from hosting the ITV show, and he thanked fans for their "support" over recent weeks. The 61 year old made his return to the show on 17 April but usual co-host Holly Willoughby was absent, with Rochelle Humes taking her place. Phillip opened This Morning by saying: "I'd just like to say, it is really lovely to be back.

As the final episode of the latest series of the Great Celebrity Bake Off kicked off on Sunday night, as well as raising money for the vital Stand Up To Cancer campaign, it also marked a solemn milestone for host Matt Lucas, as it was the last episode the star would be presenting. For the past two years, Matt alongside his partner in crime Noel Fielding, have provided words of wisdom and support to our favourite bakers as they tried to impress the judges while in the Bake Off tent.

This Morning has been hit by 66 Ofcom complaints after Alison Hammond made some controversial comments during a row over rules and regulations in the theatre.The 48 year old presenter discussed the latest headlines with her co-host Dermot O'Leary, but became furious as she claimed she'd be "devastated" if she paid to attend a musical and was forced to leave part-way through or the performance was cut short. It comes as the police were called during a performance of new stage musical The Bodyguard, which is based on the Whitney Houston hit film of the same name, in Manchester.The authorities arrived at the theatre to break up a bust-up in the audience caused by certain attendees loudly singing along to the music.

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond beamed as she stripped off into a gorgeous red bikini for a hot tub session with none other than the Speakmans. Alison’s celebrity pals joined her for a cocktail and a soak as they raised their glasses and posed for a picture.The 48 year old presenter wore a stylish red plunging bikini top with a matching red swim skirt and showed off her natural beauty as she went makeup free for the occasion.

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Vanessa Feltz has thanked Alison Hammond and Holly Willoughby for their support following her split from Ben Ofoedu.

Several celebrities have defended Alison Hammond after she apologised for recent comments she made during a debate about theatre shows and audience participation on This Morning.The 48 year old faced backlash from TV viewers following Friday's episode of the ITV show, which saw Alison and co-host Dermot O’Leary, 49, discuss whether it's acceptable for members of the audience to singalong with performers at theatre shows, along with regular guest Vanessa Feltz, 60.The discussion had been in response to reports that a performance of The Bodyguard in Manchester had been cut short after a brawl broke out when the audience decided to sing over the performers. During the debate, Alison said she'd be "devastated" if she was asked to stop singing. She said: “I can’t believe it.

This Morning star Vanessa Feltz was left heartbroken after discovering her fiancé, Ben Ofoedu had been unfaithful towards her. And the newly single star, 61, has revealed to OK! she has taken on the advice she would tell anyone else to follow, which is taking it "day by day". She continued: "Otherwise, it’s very easy to catastrophise and think, ‘Everything has changed.

Alison Hammond has broken her silence in an apology after comments she made on This Morning about singing in theatres.

She may be battling terrible heartbreak after her “trust was broken”, but Vanessa Feltz is refusing to let her recent split shatter her spirit.The TV personality has had a horribly rocky start to 2023 after the shock break-up of her 16-year relationship with cheating fiancé, Ben Ofoedu. But rather than licking her wounds in private, This Morning’s agony aunt has been remarkably open and honest about the roller coaster of emotions she’s been on, becoming a beacon of inspiration for other women going through difficult life changes.

Arlene Phillips has hit out at Alison Hammond after the This Morning presenter shared an apology following her recent comments about theatre performances. Alison, 48, came under fire following Friday's episode of This Morning, where she and co-host Dermot O'Leary, 49, as well as regular guest Vanessa Feltz, 60, debated whether it’s acceptable to sing along during musicals.

Singer and actress Melody Thornton has apologised to fans after a performance of The Bodyguard at the Palace Theatre in Manchester was forced to end early and police spoke two disruptive audience members.The last 10 minutes of the musical, in which the former Pussycat Dolls star plays the lead role, were axed on Friday night after some members of the audience refused to remain seated and refrain from loudly singing, despite the signs installed around the auditorium telling people not to, reports the Manchester Evening News. Speaking in a video posted to her Instagram story on Friday evening, Thornton said: “I wanted to send a really special message to people in Manchester who came to the show tonight to say thank you so much. “I respect that you paid your money and I am so grateful to everyone who respects the people on stage who want to give you a beautiful show.

Dermot O'Leary has issued a statement following Alison Hammond's apology as the pair face backlash after comments made on This Morning.

Last week, a Manchester performance of The Bodyguard musical was halted and abandoned after riot police were called in due to audience members breaking the rules and singing along. The dramatic scenes, first reported in the Manchester Evening News, quickly made headlines across the globe with police having to stop Friday night's performance after 'fights' broke out among those watching.

Alison Hammond has issued a lengthy apology over comments she made about singing during live musicals earlier this week. On Friday night, two women were forcibly removed from Manchester’s Palace Theatre for belting I Will Always Love You during a performance of The Bodyguard musical.

As Jimmy Durante once noted, “Everybody wants to get into the act!”

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic A touring production of the stage version of “The Bodyguard” was brought to a halt and canceled in Manchester, England on Friday night after patrons would not stop singing along with the musical’s songs, leading to house lights coming up during the climactic number “I Will Always Love You.” Two women were forcibly pulled out of the theater by security, and several police cars arrived to oversee the evacuation of the theater after what patrons on social media described as “fights in the aisles” and even “a mini-riot.” According to news reports out of Manchester and tweets from those inside the Palace Theatre, the show — based on the hit 1992 film — had already been temporarily halted once during the first act because of the disruptive audience sing-alongs, but was resumed. Later, though, with only about 10 minutes to go before the end, it was put on pause again while its star, Pussycat Dolls member Melody Thornton, attempted to sing the climactic song made famous in the movie by Whitney Houston, “I Will Always Love You,” over the sound of semi-tuneless howling coming from audience members. Thornton’s mic was cut mid-song, the house lights came up and offenders were evicted — struggling against being pulled out by their shoulders, in video footage captured by attendees — and the show was officially called off.

The lead star of The Bodyguard musical has taken to Instagram to apologise following the chaos at the show at Manchester's Palace Theatre last night.

Josie Gibson has stunned her fans as she took to Instagram with some gorgeous snaps before her This Morning return. It was revealed earlier this week that the presenter will be back at the helm of the ITV daytime show next week.

Dermot O'Leary told Alison Hammond to 'shut up' live on This Morning as she tried to reveal and unaired moment between the pair. The duo were back fronting the ITV daytime show on Friday (April 7) for their usual end-of-the-week hosting stint.

Ant McPartlin jokingly scolded Alison Hammond as she made a remark about his feelings for his co-star Dec Donnelly. The moment came when the Geordie duo appeared live on This Morning on Friday (April 7).

Alison Hammond has left fans stunned as she shared a new video to Instagram before sharing a 'sweet' update on her upcoming TV gig. The presenter has been busy on-screen hosting This Morning alongside Dermot O'Leary.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary are set to be replaced on This Morning in just a matter of days. The programme's usual Friday hosts have been fronting the show this week as they stepped in for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

Camilla "keeps a lid on Charles' temper", Vanessa Feltz has suggested. Vanessa, 61, hit back at Camilla's critics as she spoke about the Coronation which is set to take place next month.

Fans have been left bowled over by Alison Hammond as she returned to This Morning. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Wednesday (April 5) alongside co-host Dermot O'Leary as the programme's usual Friday hosts take over for a couple of weeks.

Dermot O'Leary has been told 'enough of that' as he found himself being tipped for a big BBC show after appearing in a video alongside Alison Hammond. The duo are currently appearing on screens on This Morning as the programme's usual Friday hosts step in for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

Instead of being saved by the bell, Alison Hammond was saved by an ad break as she suffered an awkward blunder while appearing on This Morning. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Tuesday (April 4) alongside her co-host Dermot O'Leary.

Phillip Schofield will be returning to This Morning later this month, it has been confirmed.The TV presenter, 60, has been absent from the ITV daytime show over recent days while his brother Timothy Schofield's court trial took place.Timothy was found guilty of sexually abusing a teenage boy over a period of three years, it was announced on Monday. Phillip was absent from This Morning last week, with Alison Hammond and Joel Dommett filling in for him, and will remain off work for the next two weeks, along with co-host Holly Willoughby, as they enjoy their scheduled Easter break.

Carol Vorderman found herself being inundated with comments as she showed off her latest workout. The TV star worked up a sweat as she took part in the intense session which she filmed and posted to her Instagram page on Monday (April 3).

Helen Skelton's ex-husband Richie Myler, 32, has reportedly welcomed a baby with his new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill, 11 months after his split from the Strictly star. Richie reportedly missed his team Leeds Rhinos' match against Hull Kingston Rovers on Friday evening.

Alan Carr was one of the guests on the first ever episode of Joe Lycett's new show Late Night Lycett, where the two comedians were seen in a sketch that left fans "crying with laughter." Alan, 46, was joined by Dame Joanna Lumley, Katherine Ryan and Alison Hammond as the first guests of the new Channel 4 comedy show Late Night Lycett, which is hosted by Joe. One of the segments included a live sketch between Alan and Joe, which saw the two comedians in a sketch called "Richard Yewtree Straight Talking" where they got into the roles of two TV anchors who talked about current affairs. Alan Carr was made to “ruin his career” by reading a ready made script that had been prepared for his character to say.