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<\/p>\nThis Morning presenter Alison Hammond could be adding another beloved TV show to her presenting roster ahead of the new series of Paul O’Grady’s: For The Love of Dog<\/p>\n
Alison Hammond is reportedly \u201cin final talks\u201d with ITV to take over hosting duties from the late Paul O\u2019Grady on his hit show For The Love of Dogs, according to sources.<\/p>\n
The beloved TV presenter died back in March 2023 when he died \u201cunexpectedly but peacefully\u201d from a sudden cardiac arrhythmia at him home in the heart of Kent. Since then, ITV bosses released the final series of the ITV program just two months after his death in his memory.<\/p>\n
Now execs are thought to be eyeing up the former Big Brother star to take over the presenting role. The documentary series, which first hit the airwaves back in 2012, follows the comings and goings at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.<\/p>\n
A source has told The Mirror that the mum-of-one may be the \u201cperfect custodian\u201d of the programme which they want to continue in Paul\u2019s honour. The insider told the publication: \u201cPaul is obviously irreplaceable, but they believe that not only does Alison bring some of Paul\u2019s trademark self-deprecating humour to proceedings, but that she can also make it her own, just as Paul did.\u201d
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Months after his death, comedian Ricky Gervais, 62, TV and radio presenter Amanda Holden, 52, were among the host of celebrities who were thought to be in the running for the hosting gig. However, Ricky ruled himself out of the running last year when he told reporters: \u201cIt\u2019s true, I was asked but I said no, I\u2019m afraid. Just too busy.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s fair to say Alison\u2019s career has been going from strength to strength. She is currently a co-host on This Morning as well as co-hosting The Great British Bake Off alongside comedian Noel Fielding.<\/p>\n
The source went on: \u201cAlison would be a great signing… and as her ever-expanding portfolio of shows demonstrates, capable of putting her hand to anything.\u201d Daily Star has reached out to ITV for a comment.
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Loyal fans of the ITV show will know Paul for his cheeky wit, drag alter ego Lily Savage and his deep connection with the rescue centre in South London. During his time on the ITV show, he adopted several dogs including mongrels Arfur and Nancy, Shih-Tzu Boycie, Chihuahua and Jack Russel cross breed Eddie and a Dachshund called Sausage.<\/p>\n
Throughout his time on the show, the host regularly spoke of his love of the programme and the centre. Back in 2012, Paul said: \u201cHand on my heart, this has been one of the nicest jobs I’ve ever had.<\/p>\n
\u201cBattersea is a magical place. People think it\u2019s all doom and gloom but it\u2019s not, it\u2019s such a happy place. I\u2019ve had a ball. It\u2019s such an enriching place to work.\u201d He was also an ambassador for the charity.
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Following his death, the rescue home named its veterinary hospital in honour of the star and set up a tribute fund that raised \u00a3484,000 in his honour. Most of the money will be spent on essential medical procedures.<\/p>\n
Five other animal charities that were close to the entertainer\u2019s heart will also get \u00a320,000 each. Paul\u2019s husband Andre Portasio said at the time: \u201cSeeing how loved Paul was by so many has been truly touching<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was so passionate in his support of rescue animals, and it gives me some comfort to know that through the hard work and commitment of Battersea and other charities Paul\u2019s legacy will live on. I know that Paul would have been pleased to know that the most disadvantaged animals he was so fond of championing are getting the love and support they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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