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Alison Hammond gets BAFTAs hosting job after fans call for This Morning promotion

Alison Hammond is celebrating after being unveiled as one of the hosts of this year's BAFTAS, alongside Richard E Grant.

Late on Sunday night, it was confirmed that former Big Brother contestant turned This Morning presenter Alison, will front BAFTA Studio, an immersive and access-all-areas experience, as part of the BBC One show, with Oscar nominee Richard taking on the role as main host.

Reacting to her new TV gig, Alison said: "I'm so excited to be hosting at this year's EE Bafta Film Awards with THE Richard E Grant. We're going to have a lot of fun bringing the glitz and glam of backstage to everyone watching at home around the world."

She added: "From hanging out with the stars to celebrating the biggest night for cinema, and joining the discussions with film fans, get ready for good vibes only."

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Alison landing the role for this year's BAFTAs, comes as viewers of This Morning have called for her to be promoted from being the show's Friday host to being full time presenter across the week.

As Phillip Schofield and Holly Williougby's return to the ITV daytime show was announced by Alison herself earlier this month, one fan took to Twitter to post: "Can we make Dermot and Alison the permanent hosts of This Morning please?"

A second tweeted: "please can we have Josie Alison Andi Dermot and Craig on permanently please," with another commenting: "Why isn’t Alison Hammond the main presenter now here?, and a fourth writing: "Can we get rid of #HollyandPhil and get queen Alison Hammond in as the main presenter?"

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