National treasure Alison Hammond is adding yet another impressive move to her already showstopping CV.
The This Morning presenter, 45, is set to take the reins from Rylan Clark-Neal on his BBC Radio 2 show, starting this Saturday.
Rylan, 31, announced that he would be taking time to rest following a hectic work schedule over the coronavirus lockdown period.
He recently featured on the latest series of Celebrity Gogglebox with his mum, Linda.
Alison couldn’t contain her excitement as she took to her social media page to confirm the news.
She tweeted: “I’ll be keeping Rylan’s shoes warm on @BBCRadio2 this Saturday.
Alison Hammond is set to take over from Rylan Clark-Neal on his BBC Radio 2 show (Image: Getty Images)
“If you fancy a little Ali love come and join us. I’ve got some fab tunes lined up to see you through.”
The Big Brother icon added: “If you fancy getting involved and getting a shoutout get in touch rylan@bbc.co.uk I’ll be there for the next three weeks while our @Rylan takes a little holiday.”
Shortly after the announcement, Rylan gushed: “I can’t wait to listen.”
Rylan announced he would be taking a work break following a hectic schedule (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Amazon)
Fans were also keen to share their excitement, with one penning: “I work for the NHS transplant team, we always have radio 2 on (the oldies like it) but I can’t wait to listen Alison hope it becomes a regular thing!”
A second went on to say: “Yes I will definitely be listening you are the one and only Alison Hammond and you’re amazing.”
“This has made my day, I’ll be listening,” penned a third.
Alison and Rylan have previously worked alongside one another on This Morning (Image: ITV)
“You will be fantastic @AlisonHammond I just love your infectious spirit you are amazing,” gushed a fourth.
Rylan took over from Celeb Gogglebox co-star Zoe Ball’s regular Radio 2 show shortly after his departure from This Morning.
He has since gone on to amass a loyal following who tune in each week to hear him recall his encounters and shenanigans.
Meanwhile, he recently teased that he had wrapped the second series of Supermarket Sweep and was taking a break from work duties.
Tune in to listen to Alison on BBC Radio 2 this Saturday between 3 and 6pm.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
