ALISON Hammond’s new travel show is slammed by viewers as she bags herself and her ‘nepo baby son’ a free holiday.
The This Morning star, 49, headed to sunny Florida for her new series on BBC Two and was joined by her son, Aidan.
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The first episode saw the pair hire a motorhome and travel though Florida Springs[/caption]
Alison is better known for presenting This Morning with Dermot O’Leary[/caption]
Titled Florida Unpacked, the series is a new ten-part show for BBC Two and is a big step away from Alison’s usual daytime presenting.
The series follows Alison and Aidan as they make their way around the very best that Florida has to offer on an affordable budget.
In each episode the pair heads off the beaten track in order to find some hidden gem activities during their epic adventure.
In tonight’s much anticipated first episode, viewers saw the mother and son rent a motorhome to explore Florida’s Silver Springs.
The pair then kayaked across the dazzlingly clear waters and soaked up the secret retro charm of 50s and 60s drive-in culture.
As they took a peek behind the curtain at a buzzing Ocala drive-in cinema, the pair seemed delighted with their experience but viewers back home weren’t so happy.
Fans were angered at the pair for using a TV show to get what they saw as a free holiday and asked who is paying for all this?
One viewer raged: ” Why the f@#k are us licence payers paying for it ?”
Another said: “”Alison Hammond on a free holiday to Florida to see if it’s accessible to poor people. Do p*** off. @BBC #floridaunpacked.”
“Nope … can’t watch this. Talentless, irritating, constantly screeching … #AlisonHammond and her son blagging Free holiday.
“There is 15 episodes of this sh^^ #FloridaUnpacked” said another.
Another exclaimed: “I can imagine ITV spaffing a load of cash on sending Alison Hammond away, but perhaps not the BBC and yet another celeb whose parents or offspring have managed to blag their way on to TV for no reason whatsoever…”
“I see Alison Hammond is bagged herself and her nepo baby a free holiday in the form of her new tv show. #AlisonHammondsFloridaUnpacked,” someone else raged.
Speaking previously about the programme, Alison said: “Travel is in my blood. For years I worked as a tour rep following in the footsteps of my dear mum.
Alison Hammond’s rise to stardom
SHE graces our televisions every Friday, as she co-hosts This Morning with Dermot O’Leary.
But just how did Alison Hammond first find fame?
2002 – Alison competed in Big Brother, and was the second housemate to be evicted . She won over viewers with moments such as when she broke the table in the garden by jumping up and down on it.
It was this year that she also started presenting for This Morning in a guest capacity.
2003 – Alison had a small acting role on TV drama Doctors.
2004 – This was the year that Alison returned to reality television, starring in shows including Celebrity Fit Club and Celebrity Stars in their Eyes – for which she performed as Nina Simone.
2010 – After several years of presenting gigs and reality show appearances, Alison was signed up to appear on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! She came in 10th place.
2014 – This was a busy year for Alison as she competed on both Celebrity Masterchef and Strictly Come Dancing, coming in 10th in the latter.
2020 – Alison appeared on The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off – her first, but not last, time in the famous tent.
2021 – Alison co-hosted This Morning for three episodes alongside Phillip Schofield.
It was later announced that Alison and Dermot would be replacing Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford as presenters of This Morning on a Friday.
2023 – Alison was announced as the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off, replacing Matt Lucas to present alongside Noel Fielding.
2024 – Following the death of Paul O’Grady, Alison stepped in as host of For The Love of Dogs.
2025 – An eight-part series titled Alison Hammond’s Big Weekend will premiere on BBC one next year, as she spends 48 hours with a celebrity in a bid to really get to know them.
“This meant I was lucky and got to visit Florida from a young age.
“I was so captivated by America’s culture, food, TV shows, and films and some of my happiest memories are tied to those first formative trips to the U.S.
“We managed to budget our way to a place that totally captured our hearts… and now I can’t wait to share Florida’s best kept secrets with you all.”
Alison Hammond’s Florida Unpacked airs weekdays from Mon 27 Jan at 6.30pm on BBC2.
