Alison Hammond has revealed she won't be returning to Big Brother, after finding fame on the show 23 years ago.
The fan-favourite presenter first appeared on our screens in 2002, when she took part in the civilian series of Big Brother. Alison was the second housemate to be evicted on the show, but has since become a household name, bringing her bubbly personality and infectious laugh to her various on-screen roles.
Appearing on Gaby Roslin's Magic Radio show, the Bake Off star reflected on her career since leaving the Big Brother House.
"It's unbelievable. When you like look back, that chain of events was so correct for me. If I'd won it, I don't think my life would have gone in the same direction. I'm just so grateful to Big Brother," she said.
Though viewers would love to see Alison return to her roots, the star shared that she already turned down an offer to appear on the upcoming celebrity version.
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"I just got asked and I said no," she confirmed, when asked if she would do it again. "Yeah, they asked me and I said no, I wouldn't do it again. I just think I've done it, haven't I?"
Since her short-lived Big Brother stint, Alison has gone on to co-host This Morning and The Great British Bake Off, as well as taking over from the late Paul O'Grady on For the Love of Dogs.
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She has also taken part in various other reality shows, including I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, Celebrity Coach Trip, Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity MasterChef and I Can See Your Voice.
Last month, Alison announced the launch of her new star-studded podcast Alison Hammond's Smart TV. The podcast serves as a spin-off series to Rob Beckett's Sky panel show, and sees Alison and comedian Matt Crosby sitting down with guests to discuss their perfect night in front of the box.
Meanwhile, the 2025 series of Celebrity Big Brother will soon be returning to our screens with a fresh line-up of famous faces ready to enter the iconic house.
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