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Alison Hammond to Critics: 'Deal With It' — She’s Staying on For the Love of Dogs

She says some backlash reflects how rare it remains to see a Black woman fronting multiple prime-time shows.

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Overview

  • In a Guardian interview, Hammond dismissed suggestions that Pete Wicks should replace her, saying, "He might be, but I'm doing it. Deal with it!"
  • The presenter stressed she knows her worth and reiterated that she continues to host The Great British Bake Off, This Morning and For the Love of Dogs.
  • She said viral critiques, including a TikTok complaint about her screen time, "humble" her and keep her grounded.
  • Hammond added that she manages her workload carefully, claiming she turns down "10 things per day" when offers don't fit or she needs rest.
  • She recently highlighted online abuse by reposting a 77-year-old viewer's insult with a single "Wow," sparking messages of support from fans.