Alison Hammond says 'guess who's back' after receiving 'best news ever' away from This Morning

Alison Hammond has told fans 'guess who's back' as she revealed she's set to take on another job away from hosting This Morning for the second year running. The presenter has been confirmed to be returning to panto for the 2024 season in her beloved home city of Birmingham.

She is set to play the Magical Mermaid in the high-flying panto adventure, Peter Pan from December 21, 2024 to February 2, 2025. at the Birmingham Hippodrome. The venue has said the of the production: "Featuring a dazzling set and Olivier-nominated costumes from The London Palladium production, plus a boat load of laughter, Peter Pan will take you on a swashbuckling trip to Neverland like never before!"

It comes after Alison spent the last festive season making her pantomime debut in Jack and the Beanstalk which at the time she said was 'a dream' and that her late mum, Maria, would have been 'thrilled' and 'so proud'.

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But now, Alison has reshared a video to her Instagram Story in which she can be seen getting ready to portray her new fish-tailed character alongside a GIF which says: "Guess who's back?"

The original post, shared by the Birmingham Hippodrome, says: "The news is out babs. The Queen of Birmingham, Alison Hammond is returning to the Hippodrome this year as the Magical Mermaid. Alison will be starring alongside Hippodrome favourite @mattslackoffical in Peter Pan opening on Sat 21 Dec."

And her fans and followers were clearly thrilled. @hooper_adam said: "Omg yes can't wait to see this." @fiona_mcleod80 commented: "Huge