Alison Hammond leaves the Pride Of Britain Awards on the arm of her This Morning co-star Craig Doyle – amid Holly Willoughby’s kidnap hell
Alison Hammond left the Pride of Britain on the arm of her This Morning co-star Craig Doyle on Sunday night – amid Holly Willoughby’s kidnapping inferno.
The new Bake Off host, 48, beamed as she linked up with the Irish presenter, 52, who has been a regular on the ITV morning show since 2022.
The TV presenter donned a sparkly gray dress, accessorizing with sequins on the cardigan, earrings and purse for a glitzy look. .
Craig also appeared in good spirits as he and Alison shared a smile as they left the awards together.
It comes after Holly Willoughby canceled her appearance at the ceremony as she continues to deal with an alleged kidnapping plot.
Support system: Alison Hammond left the Pride of Britain on the arm of her This Morning co-star Craig Doyle on Sunday night – amid Holly Willoughby kidnapping hell
Distraught: It comes as Holly Willoughby canceled her appearance on the show as she continues to deal with an alleged kidnapping plot (pictured in September)
The presenter, 42, is set to miss three weeks on TV as she struggles to cope with the terror of ex-Pizza Hut worker Gavin Plumb’s plot to kidnap and kill her.
She is currently being closely guarded by the police and ITV’s security team, and insiders say she won’t be back on This Morning until after her half-month break at the end of October.
Holly was pulled from presenting the ITV show on Thursday just moments before it went to air after police tipped off bosses about the plot.
A source told the Mail on Sunday: “It’s not getting any easier for Holly as the days go by, but it’s hard to think about any kind of work at the moment, let alone when your job is to present a live television show.”
“He needs to be around his loved ones and get the right advice from the right people.”
The This Morning presenters have been in contact with her and will juggle covering her role for as long as necessary.
Holly is said to be “distraught” and seeking comfort from friends and family.
Alison and Dermot O’Leary described their shock and sent their friend “our love and biggest hugs”.
Glowing: The new Bake Off host, 48, beamed as she linked up with the Irish presenter, 52, who has been a regular on the ITV morning show since 2022.
The This Morning hosts opened the show with an emotional message for their co-host. Dermot said: “We won’t talk much about it, but we have to start with the story of one of our own.
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Alison added: “Obviously we are all shocked to hear the news and want to send our love and biggest hugs to Holly and her family.
Plumb, 36, was arrested on Wednesday at his flat in Harlow, Essex, where he was allegedly found in possession of a weapon.
He is accused of incitement to murder and incitement to kidnapping in relation to the TV presenter.
Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court heard on Friday that he conspired with American hit man David Nelson to kidnap and kill Ms Willoughby.
He will appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on November 3.
Despite taking place on a Sunday night, the Pride of Britain ceremony will be broadcast on ITV on Thursday 12 October at 8pm.
The annual awards returned for the 24th year at London’s Grosvenor House, with Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo co-hosting the star-studded affair.
Star: Holly won’t be back on This Morning until the end of the October half-sister at the earliest
Support: Dermot and Alison sent their love to Holly and her family this morning
Held since 1999, the ceremony honors the achievements of truly exceptional people from across the UK and all walks of life – nominated by members of the public.
After being shortlisted from thousands of entries, the winners are chosen by a Pride of Britain panel of judges.
The Pride of Britain Awards will award winners in nine categories; TSB Community Hero Award, Good Morning Britain Young Fundraiser of the Year, This Morning Emergency Services Award, Outstanding Bravery, Child of Courage, Prince’s Trust Young Achiever, Special Mention and Outstanding Contribution.
Among the winners at the glittering event were slain hero Lee Rigby’s son, Jack Rigby, 13, and former rugby player Rob Barrow, along with his wife Lindsey and best friend Kevin Sinfield.