Alison Hammond admits which popular reality show she'd NEVER go on
She's been on so many!
Last updated 21st Jul 2020
The Queen of Reality TV Alison Hammond joined Fleur East on the third episode of her podcast, The Reality of Reality TV with Fleur East, following The Vivienne and Janet Devlin. Revealing all to Fleur, Alison talked about appearing on so many shows, why hot dogs were a 'no-go' on Celebs Go Dating and the very odd things that her fans have done.
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Alison is now a hugely successful TV presenter, but it all started out on Big Brother back in 2002. Since then, she's gone on to star in countless Reality TV shows, including I’m a Celebrity, Celebrity Masterchef, Strictly Come Dancing, Celebs Go Dating, Celebrity Bake Off, and Celebrity Coach Trip to name just a few!
So, it only seemed right that Hits Radio Breakfast's Fleur East caught up with Alison to talk about her experiences of Reality TV. Despite appearing in many shows, Alison did admit that there are a few shows that she wouldn't go on.
"Guess what I've been asked to do... I've been asked to do Dancing On Ice!" Alison said to Fleur, admitting, "I said no! And the reason I said no was because about 10 years ago I broke my ankle on ice, you can't go and do Dancing on Ice like fearful. Which I literally will be."
Alison continued to list a few others admitting she's turned down, "All the dangerous ones", such as The Jump and Wipeout.
However, when questioned over going on I'm a Celebrity, Alison admitted she thought it was 'easy'! She went on to reveal her reasons which included, "Chilling out in the Jungle, eating really good food, losing a little bit of weight, getting to know some new celebrities, having a little chat..."
The TV star explained she also thought it was a good show because you, "Got a little holiday" and she'd never been to Australia! Well, when you put it like that... However, she did reveal she wasn't herself in the jungle.
Read more about The Reality of Reality TV episodes below:
Episode 1: RuPauls' Drag Race UK winner - The Vivienne
In Episode 1 is all about RuPaul's Drag Race UK, the gruelling work involved in the show, why drag is not just fab make-up and a gorgeous body, and what REALLY happened in that 'red wig and silver dress' moment. 👀
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Episode 2: The X Factor's Janet Devlin
"Do I swallow that, or be the girl who throws up on national television?" Quite the conundrum for Janet Devlin, singer-songwriter, and finalist on The X Factor, who joins Fleur East on The Reality of Reality TV.
Episode 3: Alison Hammond
Alison Hammond has been on a lot of Reality TV shows, but there are some she wouldn't go on, Fleur East caught up with her to find out what she wouldn't go on.
Episode 4: Love Island's Amber Gill
Since leaving the famous Love Island villa, Amber has remained in the public eye, so we were over the moon to have her join The Reality of Reality TV with Fleur East, when she revealed how she really felt after THAT Casa Amor moment.
Episode 5: Vas J Morgan
Vas J Morgan is known for appearing on The Only Way In Essex (TOWIE) between 2014 – 2019 as well as Celebs Go Dating, so we couldn't wait to hear his realities of Reality TV.
Episode 6: JB Gill
JLS singer JB Gill admitted that they saw The X Factor almost as a last resort. The band had been working together for 18 months before they went on the programme, but as JB explained they'd tried every avenue before.
Episode 7: Harry Redknapp
Coming from a background of football, Harry Redknapp seemed an unlikely contestant on I'm A Celebrity when he took part two years ago, but he describes his experience on the show as life-changing, saying he, "Learnt to laugh again."
Episode 8: Vicky Pattison
Former Geordie Shore star and I'm a Celebrity winner, Vicky Pattison joined Fleur East to talk about her experiences of Reality TV and how two of the biggest shows she's been on differed in their support and preparation.
Episode 9: Jordan and Perri from Diversity
Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely are part of the very successful Britain's Got Talent winning group Diversity, and have opened up to Fleur East on her podcast The Reality of Reality TV with Fleur East about the hate they received and how they dealt with the haters.
Episode 10: Kerry Katona
Kerry Katona needs no introduction and in her own words, 'you hear before you see her!'. Through highs and lows, husbands and children, she's been gracing our reality TV screens for almost twenty years. So in the final episode of this series of The Reality of Reality TV with Fleur East, she speaks openly and honestly to one of our absolute Queens of Reality TV.
Alison also told of the moment she was recording something for Celebs Go Dating, when she realised they had some hot dogs. "I noticed the producer had some hot dogs on the side and I was doing my little blowing the kisses to camera.
"And I was wondering about it and then he bought a hot dog over and went ‘Oh can you just eat a hot dog?’ So then straightaway I said, ‘What do I need to eat a hot dog for?’ when I realised, oh it’s the fat person eating."
Have a listen to Episode 3 of The Reality of Reality TV to find out the very odd things that fans have done and why she saw Big Brother as a way to get out of debt.
The Reality of Reality TV is available every Tuesday through Apple podcasts, Spotify, the Hits Radio website and all mainstream podcast providers.
Who is Alison Hammond?
Alison Hammond started out on Big Brother in 2002, but since then she has continued to appear on a number of Reality TV shows including I’m a Celebrity and Celebs Go Dating, as well as being a panellist on Loose Women.
What is Alison Hammond famous for?
Alison is famous for appearing on a lot of Reality TV shows!
Which TV shows has Alison Hammond been on?
The TV presenter has appeared on the likes of I’m a Celebrity, Celebrity Masterchef, Strictly Come Dancing, Celebs Go Dating, Celebrity Bake Off, and Celebrity Coach Trip.
What is Alison Hammond doing now?
Alison is a presenter and reporter on This Morning, as well as appearing on a number of different shows such as Celebs Go Dating and The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off.
What is The Reality of Reality of TV podcast?
The Reality of Reality of TV is a podcast with Fleur East who has appeared on The X Factor twice and I'm A Celebrity. Throughout the podcast she speaks to some of the biggest names around in the reality TV world, including RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner - The Vivienne, Janet Devlin from The X Factor, and many more.
When is each episode of The Reality of Reality of TV released?
Each episode of The Reality of Reality of TV is released on a Tuesday, the first episode was released on 7th July 2020.
How to listen to The Reality of Reality of TV podcast?
You can now listen to all of the available podcast episodes from the Hits Radio website, through Apple podcasts, Spotify, and all mainstream podcast providers.
Who's been on The Reality of Reality of TV podcast?
So far on the The Reality of Reality of TV podcast we’ve had The Vivienne from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Janet Devlin who appeared on The X factor and Alison Hammond who started out on Big Brother.
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