ALISON Hammond fans have today come up with a theory about what they think is the “real reason” why she turned down Celebrity Big Brother.
Yesterday, the presenter, 50, shut down any chance of returning to the Big Brother house – despite the show launching her career.
Alison was just 27 in 2002, when she auditioned to be on Big Brother.
She described herself in her audition video as being “addicted to Vaseline”, and a “huge Harry Potter fan”.
Her application was a success, and she burst onto our screens in the third series of Big Brother.
This season is considered one of the most iconic BB series’ ever.
Season three launched stars like Radio 1 presenter Adele Roberts, TV personality Kate Lawler, and the late Jade Goody.
However, she only managed 15 days in the house before becoming the third housemate to be evicted.
But despite all fame and fortune the show brought her, Alison has refused to go back in the famous house for this year’s Celebrity Big Brother – and fans have a theory why she has made this decision.
Taking to social media, one fan said: “As much as I think she’d be amazing in it again, I appreciate her saying no, and I think it’s the right answer.
“Her career is on a high right now and there’s so many variables to BB, and the way viewers would pick her apart for not saying the right thing etc. wise decision.”
While another added: “She’s at her peak let’s not forget what happened to the last person who reached their peak & went back on the show I feel likes it’s a bad omen.”
[bc_video account_id=”5067014667001″ application_id=”” aspect_ratio=”16:9″ autoplay=”” caption=”Alison Hammond, 50, looks slimmer than ever after very glamorous makeover” embed=”in-page” experience_id=”” height=”100%” language_detection=”” max_height=”360px” max_width=”640px” min_width=”0px” mute=”” padding_top=”56%” picture_in_picture=”” player_id=”default” playlist_id=”” playsinline=”” sizing=”responsive” video_id=”6369594041112″ video_ids=”” width=”640px”]This one said: “When someone does both BB and CBB it doesn’t go well. So I don’t blame Alison for saying no.”
The fan theory comes following an interview Alison did yesterday.
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Asked if she would do it again, she answered: “I’ve just got asked and I said no. They asked me and I said no I wouldn’t do it again. I just think I’ve done it, haven’t I?”
She recalled: “It was 23 ish years ago. It was 2002. I was the second person to be evicted.
“It’s unbelievable, when you look back, that chain of events was so correct for me.
“If I’d have won it, I don’t think my life would have gone in the same direction. I’m so grateful for Big Brother.”
Fans commented on social media: “Glad she said no. The television industry has changed so much since then. You can lose everything on shows like Big Brother.”
“Never do it again when you’ve got nothing to gain and everything to lose,” a second user agreed.
“Don’t ever do it again Alison, leave the magic how it was,” a third noted.
ALISON’S BIG BREAK
Shortly after leaving the Big Brother house, she landed the job of This Morning’s entertainment reporter in 2003.
This then lead to her hosting the show’s Friday gig along with Dermot O’Leary in 2020.
As the queen of reality TV, she has also starred in programmes included I’m A Celebrity, Celebrity Stars In Their Eyes, Celebrity Ready Steady Cook, Celebrity Coach Trip and Celebrity MasterChef.
Alison made a huge impression on Channel 4 bosses when she appeared on Celebrity Bake Off in 2020, alongside Joe Sugg, Alex Jones and James Blunt.
In fact, she made such an impact on the show’s producers they offered her the job of co-host in 2023.