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Alison Hammond Embraces Roots, Hints at Strictly Comeback

1/26/2026

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TV presenter Alison Hammond, known for Big Brother, expresses pride in her Birmingham roots.
She says living in her hometown keeps her grounded.
She would never change her accent for the entertainment industry.
Hammond has gradually lost weight and says she feels healthier at 50 than at 30.
She spends weekends with her son and hints at a potential return to Strictly Come Dancing, stressing care for the show's dancers.

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Story summary

TV presenter Alison Hammond, known for Big Brother, expresses pride in her Birmingham roots.
She says living in her hometown keeps her grounded.
She would never change her accent for the entertainment industry.
Hammond has gradually lost weight and says she feels healthier at 50 than at 30.
She spends weekends with her son and hints at a potential return to Strictly Come Dancing, stressing care for the show's dancers.