Alison Hammond takes funny swipe at co-host Dermot O’Leary after hugging news

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Alison Hammond made a hilarious dig at her This Morning co-host Dermot O’Leary’s expense during Friday’s episode.

The pair were celebrating the news that in just a few days time, people in England will be allowed to hug each other again.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, restrictions and social distancing has meant people have been advised against close contact, including hugs, with anyone outside of their household.

But as of May 17, Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will lift some restrictions from indoor eating in groups of six, to indoor entertainment venues including cinemas being allowed to open.

People can also hug those outside of their households again from Monday, leaving both hosts thrilled.



Alison Hammond made a hilarious dig at her This Morning co-host Dermot O'Leary
Alison Hammond made a hilarious dig at her This Morning co-host Dermot O’Leary

It’s then that they confessed they were going to have the cuddle of all cuddles next Friday, when they host the ITV show.

But suddenly Alison spotted a flaw in this plan, before making a joke at Dermot’s expense in regards to their friendship.

She said: “It’s official from Monday we are going to be able to eat inside with six people.

“No coat, no umbrella, thank the lord. Cinemas, we can go to the theatre and all other indoor entertainment venues will be open.



This Morning host Alison Hammond couldn't wait to hug her nearest and dearest on Monday
This Morning host Alison Hammond couldn’t wait to hug her nearest and dearest on Monday

“And we’ll finally be allowed to, wait for it… hug babes! You need to be ready, you need to be ready!”

Dermot then quipped: “Next Friday, you think you’re gonna bring your hug game, you don’t know my hug game.”

It’s then Alison looked sad and suddenly shouted: “Oh hold on a minute, it’s only family and friends. Never mind, sorry Dermot…”

Dermot reminded her: “Erm, family AND friends,” to which she then joked: “Exactly…”



As Dermot faked offence, Alison was left in hysterics before joking John Torode was her only pal
As Dermot faked offence, Alison was left in hysterics before joking John Torode was her only pal

As Dermot faked offence, Alison was left in hysterics before joking John Torode was her only pal in the room.

She then put him out of his misery and said: “Joking, you’re gonna get such a good hug, you are gonna get it.”

But moments later Alison was told by producers that hugs wouldn’t be advised at work, meaning the pair probably couldn’t hug it out after all.

This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.

Originally from https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/alison-hammond-takes-funny-swipe-24110109

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