Alison Hammond has revealed to fans she has bagged a new role, and it's something entirely different from This Morning.
The TV personality, 48, is to star in panto this Christmas, and she's very excited about it. Alison will appear in Jack and the Beanstalk at Birmingham's Hippdrome, alongside Matt Slack, Doreen Tipton and Andrew Ryan.
Sharing the news with her many Instagram followers on Wednesday, Alison said: "Now this is exciting!!! @brumhippodrome have asked if I would like to be in their panto this year in my home town of Brum.
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"Err let me think ….YES PLEASE !!! I’m so excited to be joining the team in Jack and the Beanstalk. It’s gonna be a Panto extravaganza, oh yes it is !!!"
Fans have been quick to respond to the news, with many people flocking to the comments section to wish her well. Christopher said: "Congratulations, Alison. Good luck on your Pantomime show in Birmingham", while Gab said: "Alison you are a born star, keep going beautiful".
Daniel said: "Move over Mariah, Alison Hammond is the new queen of Christmas". Emma said: "Congratulations, you'll smash it!"
Jack and the Beanstalk will run between Saturday, December 16, 2023, and Sunday, January 28, 2024. It is not yet known what role Alison will be playing in the pantomime.
Alison Hammond said: “It’s no secret that I love panto and I love Birmingham, so being able to be part of the legendary Birmingham Hippodrome pantomime is a dream come true! I’m super excited that I’ll be starring in Jack and the Beanstalk later this year alongside the hilarious Matt, Doreen and Andrew.”
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