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Alison Hammond Draws Widespread Support After Troll’s Fat-Shaming Comment

The This Morning host’s stunned reaction prompted fans to rally online, highlighting the role of community solidarity in supporting mental wellbeing.

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Overview

  • A social media user named Peter branded Hammond “fat and repulsive” under a 2021 tractor video, leading her to quote-tweet the remark with “Wow!”
  • Followers defended her instantly, praising her warmth on shows such as This Morning and The Great British Bake Off
  • Supporters noted how her lighthearted celebrity interviews often lift viewers during mental health struggles
  • Hammond has revealed receiving letters from fans who credit her interviews with preventing them from self-harm
  • She maintains her own wellbeing through early-morning weightlifting sessions that she says bolster her mental health