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Alison Hammond makes Ant and Dec jibe as she swipes at ITV duo's illness

Alison Hammond took a jibe at her rival presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly as she joked about the pair’s illness and awards show absence.

The presenter, 47, appeared on Thursday’s episode (OCtober 13) of This Morning to discuss her Best Presenter nomination at this evening’s National Television Awards.

Speaking to hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Alison was asked about her nomination.

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Of the I’m a Celeb stars, Phil said: “Will Alison Hammond be the one to finally take their crown? They’ve both got Covid. They’re not there.”

Alison Hammond made a jibe about her rival presenters Ant & Dec’s illness

Holly later asked Alison: “Did you give them Covid?”

A laughing Alison replied: “I did! I sent it through the post, mwahahaha.”

Discussing her nomination later in the show, Alison added: “I feel like I’m standing on the shoulders of giants in a way.

“So many people didn’t have the chance to get into that category and… it feels so weird. Graham Norton, Bradley Walsh, our Geordie duo who are just incredible.

The This Morning star chatted to Phil and Holly about her NTA nomination
(Image: ITV)

“It’s just so weird. It’s so bizarre and I’m just so grateful for this moment. I don’t care what else happens. We’re going to have a great night tonight.”

Alison later confirmed she “had a speech prepared” in case she wins the category.

Her comments follow Ant and Dec confirming their Covid diagnoses with a tweet on Wednesday.

They wrote: “Sadly, it’s true… We even get ill together!

Ant and Dec will sit out on the NTAs after both contracting Covid
(Image: PA)

“After feeling unwell a few days ago we both tested and we’re positive for Covid.

“We’re resting up at home and are so sorry we can’t be at #NTAs2022. Best of luck everyone and get well soon to anyone else in the same boat.”

The pair will also miss out on Britain’s Got Talent filming while they recover.

This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV

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