Alison Hammond shows off her slimmed down figure as she works out in the gym on break from This Morning

ALISON Hammond showed off her slimmed down figure while having a workout session.

The presenter, 49, has been a familiar face to viewers since starring in Big Brother back in 2002.

A video re-posted by Alison to her Instagram story shows the star exercising in a gym.

In the clip, she can be seen hoisting a weight up and down while receiving encouragement.

Last July, Alison revealed she had cut out sugar to help her shed the pounds.

She weighed 20 stone at her heaviest and started to lose weight after her beloved mother sadly died in 2020.

Speaking previously on Lorraine Kelly’s podcast, Alison said: “Sometimes I look at myself and go, ‘Wow, I am a big girl’. But I like taking up a bit of space.

“I take a little bit of extra space in the world and I don’t think I’m hurting anyone.”

Meanwhile, the star announced she is taking a break from her role on This Morning.

Sharing the news while on air, co-star Dermot, 51, told ITV viewers: “It’s quite sad that tomorrow is going to be our last show for some time.”

Alison responded: “I know, I know, my last day. I’m going on holiday bubs, it’s time!”

The star added: “Alison needs a break”, which prompted Dermot to say: “We all need a break.”

Fans were gutted to see telly favourite Alison take a short hiatus, with one writing: “Alison leaving for good?”

While another posted: “It’s Alison’s last day on This Morning before she goes on a break!”

Alison has since made her final appearance before her September return.

The likes of Sian Welby, Rochelle Humes and Josie Gibson are standing in during the presenter’s absence.

Pairings that the show’s viewers can expect over the next few weeks include Dermot and Rochelle, Joel Dommett and Rochelle, Josie and Rylan, Josie and Craig Doyle and Sian and Craig.

Meanwhile, co-host Dermot later announced his own extended summer break from the programme.

Alison originally joined This Morning back in 2003, following her stint on Big Brother which saw her last 15 days in the House.

Other notable Housemates that year included the late Jade Goody, former BBC Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts and eventual winner, Kate Lawler.

This Morning airs on ITV1 and is available on ITVX.