January 12th 2024.
It seems that there is a new host in town for the beloved series, For the Love of Dogs, following the tragic passing of the late Paul O'Grady. According to reports, This Morning star Alison Hammond will be taking over the reins of the show, which has been following the heartwarming and emotional journeys of the dogs and cats at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home since 2012.
For 11 seasons, O'Grady has been the friendly face of the show, introducing viewers to the stray dogs and those who have been given up by their owners. He would then follow their progress as they were cared for and hopefully adopted by loving families. However, with his passing last March at the age of 67, it seemed that the show may have come to an end.
But it appears that ITV is determined to keep the show going with a new host, with Alison being the top choice. She is considered the "perfect custodian" of the series, with her infectious personality and ability to make viewers laugh. She has also shown her versatility by joining the cast of The Great British Bake Off last year.
According to a source, while Paul is irreplaceable, Alison has the potential to make the show her own, just as Paul did. Previous names that were mentioned as potential hosts included Ricky Gervais, Amanda Holden, and Martin Clunes, but it seems that Alison has emerged as the top contender.
Paul had a special connection with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, and he had adopted several dogs from there. In fact, the show was initially scheduled to film for only six days, but Paul ended up volunteering for six months. His passion for the cause was evident, and at the end of the first season, he was invited to become an ambassador for the home.
In honor of his dedication, the home named its veterinary hospital after him and set up a tribute fund that raised almost half a million pounds. A portion of the fund was also distributed to five other animal charities that were close to Paul's heart.
This Morning, which Alison is a co-host of, airs on ITV1 on weekdays at 9am. And for those who want to catch up on past seasons of For the Love of Dogs, the show is available for streaming on ITVX. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency through email, phone, or their Submit Stuff page.
In the midst of the excitement surrounding the new host, Paul's husband took to social media to share a heartfelt tribute to the late star on what would have been his 68th birthday. It was a bittersweet day for the family as they also mourned the loss of two of Paul's pets on the same day. Our hearts go out to them during this difficult time.
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