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Jessica Sansome

Alison Hammond breaks down as she shares details of 'new job' away from This Morning

Fans of Alison Hammond have shared their support after she revealed details of a 'new job' away from This Morning. Since the Phillip Schofield scandal Alison has been quiet on the social media front, reports the MEN.

She previously broke down in tears when speaking publicly on the first interview Schofield gave since he left ITV after admitting to an affair he had with a younger colleague.

As they showed footage from an interview Schofield had done with the BBC's Amol Rajan, in which the former TV star spoke about the effect on his mental health, Alison broke down as she said: "I loved Phillip Schofield. It's weird because I still love him. As a family, we're all really struggling to process everything.

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“My mum always said use your bible as your sat nav. He without sin cast the first stone. I don't want to say anything bad because I am in conflict." Alison's emotional display then continued as she said: "There is only so much a man can take."

While she has been back on the programme since, Alison has kept a low profile on social media until Thursday (June 15) when she shouted about taking on a new role - albeit temporarily - as part of some advertising work.

The much-loved TV star had commuters in hysterics when she turned up at London's Paddington Station on June 15, announcing that she had become a chief inspector for Virgin Trains. In the social media video, Alison was seen encouraging the public to use the Virgin Trains Ticketing app, announcing, "I am the Chief Points Inspector today here at Paddington. It is absolutely amazing."

She tweeted: "I'm dressed like this, I am absolutely loving it." And on Instagram, she cheekily added: "Do you think I can keep the hat?" as she sported a red sparkling jacket and train driver hat.

And as she shared the advertising posts to social media, fans were quick to comment as they thanked the 48-year-old and praised her. @jayne_ellen68 said: "You make the world a happier place. Thank you for always making me smile." @schamp96 commented: "I love this. You honestly make me laugh all the time."

@kaell52 wrote: "Alison you are fabulous." @surfinbutterfly replied: "Love this, you’re so refreshingly positive and joyful." @caw2star7 shared: "@alisonhammond55, you are a real breath of fresh air. I love seeing what you get up to because (you're) a great crowd pleaser. Well done you."

@wishvintage posted: "Look how happy everyone is to see you, you are so awesome." @karenmanders10 added: "You are such an amazing person , you bring so much happiness to where ever you go."

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