THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALISON HAMMOND

As she releases her first book, we take a look at some of the life lessons that have made the host of This Morning a national treasure

ALWAYS STAY PROFESSIONAL

As a presenter, Alison knows she needs to stay calm and collected in the face of any situation – that’s when she’s not pushing a sailor into the water while presenting the weather from Liverpool’s Albert Dock. (Cue hysterical cries of ‘Get a tao-wel [towel]’!)

FACE YOUR FEARS

Alison has put herself into questionable situations in the name of journalism. From riding roller coasters to white-water rafting, these moments are in no way simply for our entertainment.

KEEP YOUR COMPOSURE

Alison meets all kinds of A-listers while hosting This Morning and she has her own special way of dealing with them. Remember when she waited to chat to Meghan Markle (as she was then called) during her first public appearance with Prince Harry back in 2017? All dignified interviews start with a shout of, ‘Over here, Megs!’ don’t they? No?

KNOW YOUR WAY AROUND THE KITCHEN