Alison Hammond has been flooded with support over how she dealt with a fat-shaming Cliff Richard remark. Cliff made the comment - which was widely slammed - on Monday's show, as Alison hosted the programme with Sarah Ferguson and Dermot O'Leary from 10am.
Cliff made the comment about Elvis Presley, saying he didn't want a snap with the late star due to him being overweight. Alison politely shut down the remark, saying he "shouldn't have", with Instagram fans flooding to support her underneath her post alongside the Duchess of York.
"Thanks @sarahferguson15 for editing and co-hosting with me and the incredible @dermotoleary on @thismorning. So nice to see your naughty side," Alison wrote. A fan replied: "I loved Sarah on the programme today she seemed quite nervous though." Jan said: "It was so lovely the duchess Sarah has joined the set of this morning alison xxxx."
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Humble said: "I loved having the Duchess with you guys today. Her unpredictable questioning had me on the edge of my seat and laughing out loud!" Suez said: "I enjoyed the Duchess of York on this morning xx all the best Sarah." Sue said: "Great show tho missed the bit re Elvis and the weight, just maybe he meant it was upsetting as it was just before he died xx."
"Gorgeous photo by the way @itv @thismorning need to bring @sarahferguson15 back super presenter in the making a born natural millions times better than cat and Rylan xxxxx," Fiona said. "I have to applaud you @alisonhammond55 for that great comeback to Cliff Richard's thoughts about Elvis being overweight," another agreed.
"Sorry, I hadn’t read everyone else’s comments first - but glad so many picked up on it and yes gorgeous Alison, glad you got a dig in," said another. Mary typed: "Loved Sarah x lovely lady x loved the show today x" Chrissie asked: "I enjoyed it, did anyone else???" Another said: "Great show."
