Alison Hammond’s first huge BBC One show, Big Weekender, has reportedly been axed after just one series.
Big weekender saw the TV presenter, 50, stay with an array of celebrities to get a behind-the-scenes insight into their private lives.
It followed Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards, Dracula Untold star Luke Evans, and Spice Girl Mel as they allowed cameras into their homes and professional lives.
However, the six-part series, which aired last year, was reportedly unsuccessful in the ratings, according to The Sun.
A BBC Spokesperson told the publication: ‘We are proud of the series and loved working with Alison.
‘Whilst there are currently no plans for any new episodes, we are looking forward to working with her again in the future.’
Alison Hammond’s first huge BBC One show, Big Weekender, has reportedly been axed after just one series
Big weekender saw the TV presenter, 50, stay with an array of celebrities to get a behind-the-scenes insight into their private lives (pictured with Perrie Edwards on the show)
The Daily Mail has contacted the BBC for a comment.
And while her BBC One show is reportedly not returning, Alison already heads a series of other shows.
On top of co-hosting duties on This Morning with Dermot O’Leary, she fronts The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4 and For The Love Of Dogs on ITV.
It remains to be seen if her BBC2 show Florida Unpacked will return for a second series.
Alison’s future on This Morning was only recently confirmed after the host was tipped to replace Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly on Strictly Come Dancing.
It has been confirmed that Alison has renewed her contract for This Morning, following her appointment as a permanent fixture of the show in 2021.
The presenter has been linked with the upcoming hosting slots on Strictly Come Dancing, so ITV have moved to lock her down to starring on their flagship daytime programme throughout 2026 and she is ‘very happy’ there.
A source told The Sun: ‘Alison is a huge talent and no one was surprised she’s being looked at for Strictly.
However, the six-part series, which aired last year, was reportedly unsuccessful in the ratings, according to The Sun
‘But she’s very happy at This Morning so, as far as anyone knows, has no intention to quit to take on the dance show – but there may need to be some juggling of the schedule.’
Alison is said to be one of 10 stars set to screen test this month to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly, with Bradley Walsh, Alex Jones and Alan Carr the frontrunners.
But they will face competition for the gig from Rylan Clark, Rob Rinder, Zoe Ball, Holly Willoughby, Amanda Holden and Angela Scanlon.
A source said: ‘Ultimately, no one is bigger than the show, so whichever lucky pair land the jobs will be the ones who the BBC think will be the perfect accompaniment to the series.’
Meanwhile, Great British Bake Off host Alison recently hit back at suggestions that she is on TV too often.
Asked if she is concerned about overexposure, Alison told The Guardian: ‘No. If I need to rest up or a job doesn’t appeal, I won’t do it. I’m good at saying no. I turn down 10 things per day, no exaggeration.
‘It looks like I’m on TV a lot, sure, but I stand out partly because it’s still not the norm to see a Black woman doing this. I don’t want to bring race into it, but no one says that about Davina (McCall) or Ant and Dec.
‘I’ve worked hard for 22 years to get here. That woman on TikTok is allowed her opinion. It keeps me grounded.
‘I’m not a national treasure. I’m just me, doing a job that I adore to the best of my ability, trying to be better than I was yesterday.’
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