THIS Morning star Alison Hammond has landed a big money deal – as she bags the leading role in panto.
The TV presenter, 49, will be returning for a second year to play the Magical Mermaid in the high-flying panto adventure Peter Pan.
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Alison Hammond has landed a big money deal away from TVCredit: Rex
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The TV favourite has bagged a leading role in pantoCredit: Instagram
It kicks off on 21 December and runs until 2 February 2025.
Telly favourite Alison will star alongside actor and comedian Matt Slack, as the much-loved pair reunite for another year.
Speaking about her return, Alison said: “Birmingham…..I’m back! I’m SO excited to return to the Hippodrome this Christmas in Peter Pan as the Magical Mermaid alongside the hilarious Matt Slack.
“I loved every second of Jack and the Beanstalk last year, we had so much fun, but it went by so fast that I had to come back for another. Birmingham is home to the best audiences, and I can’t wait to see them all in Neverland soon!”
Her new gig comes after The Sun revealed that the BBC is ramping up its bid to poach Alison from ITV by offering her a travel show.
It could even air the daytime programme head-to-head in the same slot as its rival’s This Morning.
Beeb bosses have already got her signed up for celebrity interview series Alison Hammond’s Big Weekend, where she spends 48 hours with a star to get a deep insight into their world.
And the new travel show is the perfect job for Alison, 49, as she was a holiday rep before she had her first taste of fame as a contestant on Big Brother in 2002.
A TV insider said: “This is a continuing nightmare for ITV as Alison is seen by them as one of their biggest stars — but she’s increasingly working for their rivals.
“The travel show is the latest tempting offer she’s taken up with BBC execs revelling in the fact they can put it head-to-head with This Morning.
“It could lead to the situation where Alison can be seen hosting the daytime magazine show on ITV while simultaneously being seen over on BBC One.”
The travel offering is called Florida Unpacked and it will focus on the US Sunshine State, but further series could be set elsewhere.
The first run of programmes is due to start filming next month and continue through to September, so is likely to air sometime next year.
As well as This Morning, Alison also hosts For the Love of Dogs for ITV as well as Channel 4’s Great British Bake Off.
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The BBC is ramping up its bid to poach Alison from ITVCredit: Rex
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Alison already hosts For the Love of DogsCredit: Rex
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