Alison Hammond reveals she's returned home from hospital and has learned she suffered a 'massive panic attack' after she was rushed off air clutching her chest live on This Morning

Alison Hammond has revealed she's returned home from hospital after suffering a health scare live on This Morning, that saw her rushed off the set while clutching her chest.The presenter, 51, had been suffering palpitations an hour into the ITV show on Friday, and viewers saw her being ushered off the set by co-host Dermot O'Leary.In a video on Instagram, Alison shared that after having her heart checked out, she has been given the all clear, and has learned the scare was a 'massive panic attack.'The Great British Bake Off star said that she needs to 'learn more' about panic attacks, but is now 'taking stock and resting.'She said: 'Hi everyone, I'm just getting in touch to let you all know I'm home, I'm safe, and I'm feeling so much better, thanks to everyone at the NHS who did the checks on my heart, lungs, bloods.'I'm all OK, it's all clear which would mean I had a massive panic attack on live TV. I mean the shame of it. Alison Hammond has revealed she's returned home from hospital after suffering a health scare live on This Morning, that saw her rushed off the set while clutching her chestThe presenter had been suffering palpitations an hour into the ITV show on Friday, and viewers saw her being ushered off the set by co-host Dermot O'Leary 'I mean it felt very real to me, I'm really new to panic attacks so I need to learn more about it. But I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone at This Morning who looked after me, all of your messages, Dermot who has just been incredible, everyone has just, honestly it's really warmed my heart actually... 'I mean this is a new world to me. I'm going to take stock, get some rest and I'll see you soon. Love ya.'On Friday, Alison was taken to hospital in an ambulance after This Morning viewers saw her rushed off set while clutching her chest. The star went on to share an update on her Instagram Stories, where she told her followers she was getting her heart checked out. Alison said: 'Hello my lovelies, I know you're all worried about me. Honestly I am fine first of all.'I'm getting my old ticker checked out. I've been having a little palpitation and now I'm getting it all checked out, I think I'm OK, I'm hoping it's just a little panic attack or something like that.'I love you all, thank you for the messages, I'm so sorry I left you.'I wouldn't usually do that, I would never leave a TV show but I wasn't very well, so you know I am going to be all right and the doctors are so lovely and checking me out.' Alison previously shared an update from her hospital bed, where she told her followers she was having her heart checked out In a video on Instagram, Alison the Bake Off host said she has been given the all clear, and has learned the scare was a 'massive panic attack'She continued: 'Hopefully everything is fine, everything is fine actually. Look at me I'm rocking this gown and still got my makeup on from This Morning. Lush and love you babs.'During the show, Alison had been seen on the edge of frame suddenly clutching her chest before she was rushed away from the sofa by Dermot.Dr Scott looked worried as he attempted to carry on the segment while a loud retch was heard in the background.The show then cut to an ad break before returning with Dermot standing solo on set as he told viewers: 'Welcome back to This Morning, Ali is feeling just a little unwell so she's just had to duck out. Hopefully she'll be back in a sec.'He later told viewers that his co-star would not be returning, saying: 'Ali's feeling a little unwell so I'll be here for the rest of the show.' A source told the Daily Mail at the time: 'She's gone to hospital but we think she's OK. She walked into the ambulance after leaving the studio.'Viewers voiced their concern for the star online, with one writing on X: 'What on earth has happened with Alison? Hope she's OK.'Another asked: 'What just happened to Alison Hammond? Frightening.''I am very worried about Alison, I hope she is OK, she's a great presenter,' added another.ITV has been contacted by the Daily Mail for comment. Alison recently spoke about finding love with her Russian model lover, David Putman, in an interview with You magazine, read more here. Aside from her romantic life, she's had a busy schedule in recent weeks, juggling This Morning with promoting the return of her Channel 4 show Great British Bake Off.She has reprised her role as presenter on GBBO alongside Noel Fielding and new judge Nigella Lawson. The star has been open about her healthy lifestyle, regularly sharing videos of her exercise regime and her diet changes.At her heaviest, the This Morning presenter weighed 30st before a pre-diabetes health warning pushed her to overhaul her health.Alison began her transformation five years ago when she started working with a personal trainer to regain her fitness and began a stricter diet.Since then, the TV personality has also taken up Reformer Pilates and boxing, sharing videos of herself exercising online.Speaking to the Radio Times about her improved regime, she said: 'I've had a personal trainer for five years, even when I was at my biggest. But I had a childish mentality with regards to food, especially toffees – but now I'll only have a couple a day.'We're not getting any younger, are we babes? You realise at some point you've got to look after yourself. I've got a speaker under my pillow to play relaxing music, and a sleep tracker.'Alison's health kick started after she discovered she was pre-diabetic, the point where your blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough to be diabetic.Previously speaking to Women's Health, she said: 'My mum had Type 2 diabetes and she was worried for me, so when I then found out that I was pre-diabetic, that was frightening. I thought, "I have to be an adult about this". The sweets had to stop, and the fatty foods.' Ambulances were seen outside the ITV studios – a source told Daily Mail that Alison was able to walk into the vehicle As she works to maintain her figure after making lifestyle changes, Alison gave an insight into the measures she has taken including taking up Reformer Pilates because she is as 'stiff as a board'.She added: 'You feel absolutely incredible after it. I really need a good stretch – so Reformer Pilates has been brilliant for me. 'I also do this early-morning circuit class from the brilliant Steve Hensel at Blue Zone. I'll go at 6.30am and do a full hour, it's a proper old-school gym.'Alison said that she leaves the gym feeling 'amazing' after working hard, but while she is keen to try things, there is one wellness practice she won't adopt. She told Closer Magazine: 'I did try one of those cold plunge pools once – and absolutely not! It lasted about a minute. I was like, "Why am I literally trying to kill myself?"''We're kissing a lot. 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