Alison Hammond is allegedly ‘gutted’ that she will not be presenting the Baftas in 2024.
The Big Brother star, 48, has appeared on our screens more than normal in the previous year, filling in for first Phillip Schofield, who departed after his ‘unwise but not criminal’ romance, and then Holly Willoughby, who left, on This Morning.
She also made her debut hosting the Great British Bake Off alongside Noel Fielding, taking over from Matt Lucas.
However, Alison will not be hosting the Baftas again, since Doctor Who actor David Tennant will do it next month.
Alison co-hosted the annual event with Richard E Grant last year, and she is now claimed to be ‘gutted’ that she will not be doing so again.
A source claimed: ‘Alison had really hoped that she could do the BAFTAs for another year and even become a main host.
‘She’s gutted not to be asked back – especially as she has built up such a great rapport with all the A-listers in Hollywood who seem to love her too.’
The insider continued to Closer: ‘Alison often suffers from imposter syndrome and thinks that everything could get taken away from her at a moment’s notice, despite all her success.
‘Because she got into the entertainment industry via a reality show, she’s always felt like she’s had to work harder to prove to people that she’s got skill and talent and isn’t just famous for being famous.
‘She’s really grateful for everything she has going on right now, but she’s aware how cut-throat the TV world can be.’
Earlier this month, David, 52, revealed he was ‘delighted’ to be announced as the host for the Baftas.
He said: ‘I am delighted to have been asked to host the EE Bafta Film Awards and help celebrate the very best of this year’s films and the many brilliant people who bring them to life.’
Ahead of the National Television Awards last year, Alison admitted on This Morning that she has imposter syndrome, telling Schofield and Holly: ‘I think I’ve got that imposter syndrome… I’m seeing it from the outside thinking ‘”Is this really real?”
‘I’ve been to that award ceremony so many times, and I’m alright with sitting in the background and other people taking the limelight, I’m alright with it.’
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV1.
The Bafta Film Awards take place on February 18 and will be broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer.