Alison Hammond

I was so gutted to be evicted from 'Big Brother,' but I do think things happen for a reason.

I'm a little bit naughty in real life.

I'm a big star on TikTok. Although that's like saying you're loaded with Monopoly money.

I've always watched 'Bake Off' but never imagined hosting it.

I am national and I am a treasure.

When I'm on the telly, it's just me showing off to my mates. That's what I do.

My mum was a Tupperware manager and she got on with all the mums.

There's a lot of black history - my history - that I don't know about.

I think my body is incredible. And I've had a baby and he's very healthy.

People are people. We can't rely on them.

My dad would arrive periodically, show his face, and go back to Jamaica. Which was weird, because he used to pretend he was the best dad in the world.

I'm a calming influence.

I used to watch Floella Benjamin and think, 'She's amazing!' It was inspiring to see someone who didn't necessarily look like me. I was a lot bigger, but she had the same skin tone.

My late mum adored Prue. She had all her books and admired her work in South Africa. She'd be very proud that we've become mates.

Whenever I audition, I don't get nervous. I think, 'If I get it, I get it. If I don't, I don't.

I don't jump on celebrities any more and kiss them, we're in a different age. I just like a cuddle.

I do come across as loud and brash, but I also listen to what people have to say.

I started off interviewing people on 'This Morning.' Fundamentally, it's being interested in somebody else.

A lot of people don't realise obesity is a disease.

I've had obesity all my life. Your regulation system is out of whack. You can't control wanting to eat.

I know I'm overweight, everyone can see I'm overweight. It's not a surprise to know I'm overweight. Why do people feel that they need to tell me something that is so blatantly obvious?

I'm going to eat nice food. I'm going to try to eat a little bit healthier because sometimes my knees do hurt. So I will try my very best.

Richard E Grant is adorable.

I don't realise how big I am until I'm next to someone.

In my head I'm slim. There is a slim woman in here with a lot of fat around her.

There was a time when I couldn't find work, and I was really famous.

It's so lovely to see people who look like me working alongside me on the telly. It's a nice feeling.

I could fill a villa in 'Love Island' with middle-aged people with the best back stories you have ever heard in your life. They've lived a life - they're widows, they're people who have been through horrific divorces. They are people who have split up with somebody and decided they want to try going out with somebody the same sex as them.

Working with other actors and new people who are really good is nerve wracking.

Anyone in London who sends me an email wants a reply within the next five minutes. If I don't reply, they come back to me and ask me if I have seen their email. Often I have but I will reply when I'm ready.

Well if you've ever been into London - no-one looks at anyone, no-one says 'good morning.'

Strictly Come Dancing' - absolutely loved that.

I love panto! I love being on stage live, I love the audience participation and it's so much fun.

I'm not a nightclub person because that becomes like work, but I like hanging out with friends at White City House.

Work is in London, but my heart will always be in Birmingham.

I'd have my ashes scattered on the Thames. Everyone can look at the water and say, 'There she is,' then wave.

My hair needs a lot of maintenance. Cutting, colouring, blow drying, loads of products. And don't get me started on waxing! That all adds up to a lot of time and money, babes!

My mum always said, 'Use your Bible as a sat nav in life, Al.' And in the Bible it says, 'he without sin, cast the first stone.'

It's not a joke, you could actually lose your life literally because you've got a dark skin. It's awful.

I think as soon as I hear the word marriage I get cold feet. I think I'm just one of those people.

I never dreamt that when I first joined 'This Morning' - initially for a few months - that I would still be there 19 years later.

I'm just not into baking, really. Although I love brownies. That's the only bake I'd really do. And I'm good at doing a fruit cake - my mum taught me how. I only do that once or twice a year, max.

I don't like pressure. Why do we need pressure? I don't need that! I'm a chilled-out person.

I'm not good under pressure. I can easily start panicking and getting hot and sweaty.

I'm not gonna lie, I'm not really a baker. I just can't be bothered to measure.

I'm always giving away things on 'This Morning,' money or holidays.

I like 'Tipping Point' and 'Fifteen To One.'

I love gameshows! I'm rubbish at them, mind.

I couldn't wait to say: 'On your marks, get set, bake.' Sometimes I do it in a little Caribbean accent.

I'm a natural hugger.