Alison Hammond has reportedly gone to the police alleging she’s been blackmailed by a man threatening to “ruin” her career if she doesn’t hand him thousands of pounds.
The 48-year-old This Morning host has allegedly handed over thousands of pounds to the man already and even bought him a £5,000 BMW car following his demands.
But the alleged blackmailer, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has continued to send her threatening messages in a bid to get more money.
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According to The Sun, the broadcaster showed detectives the messages earlier this week and officers are now seeking the man, who it is claimed is a former friend of Alison’s.
The new Bake Off host reportedly told officers that the ordeal has been going on for eight months and that the alleged texts told her “I’ll ruin you” if she failed to send him more funds.
She allegedly now fears for her and her family’s safety after cutting him off and told a friend she feels “naive” and “stupid”.
It’s said she also told a pal that she initially thought the man was a friend and trusted him, but she now believes he was using her to fund a more lavish life.
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The Sun has reported that she went to West Midlands Police earlier this week and told a friend that she’s “genuinely scared” of what the man will do to her now she’s reported him.
She allegedly said: “Now, I’m genuinely scared of what this man might do to me now that I’ve stopped with the handouts and reported him.
“It’s terrifying. I trusted this man and our friendship.
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“But it was all so he could use me for my money. Now I feel so stupid. It is as though a veil has been lifted from my eyes.”
West Midlands Police confirmed to Daily Star: “We are investigating an allegation of blackmail of a woman in her 40s. We take reports of this kind very seriously and our enquiries are progressing swiftly.”
Last month, Alison hosted the BAFTA Awards in London alongside Oscar-nominated actor Richard E. Grant.
She has also landed a job presenting Channel 4’s The Great British Bake Off, replacing comedian Matt Lucas in the role.
Daily Star has contacted Alison’s representative for comment.
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