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Katie Fitzpatrick

BBC Strictly fans in meltdown as Alison Hammond 'steals the show' and they demand she 'replace Tess' as host

Strictly Come Dancing fans were screaming over a TV crossover as they Alison Hammond popped up on their screens during Saturday night's live show. Viewers were enjoying the latest episode of the the BBC dance contest when ITV's This Morning host appeared as a VIP guest to run through the voting terms and conditions.

Alison, who shot to fame on Big Brother in 2002, delighted Strictly presenter Claudia Winkleman and the performers as she delivered the T&Cs in her inimitable bubbly style. Looking fabulous in a purple sparkly dress, she then raised laughs as she announced that she had to dash for an appearance on another BBC show, I Can See Your Voice.

"I've literally got to run off now to I Can See Your Voice," she told Claudia. "Shall I just go now?" And a beaming Claudia hugged her as she told her guest "never leave."

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Alison, who was a Strictly contestant in 2014 partnered with Aljaž Škorjanec, had the studio whooping with joy as she performed twirls and spins in her sequin dress. As the camera panned to Claudia's co-host Tess Daly, she had the usually stern judge Craig Revel-Horwood with her who awarded Alison the top score of 10.

"That's for her darling," said Craig. And Tess told her: "Ten, that's rare." Twitter users reacted with an outpouring of love with many saying they would even like to see Alison 'replace' Tess.

Claudia hugged her guest (BBC)

@rhyssuxx said: "I would die for Alison Hammond." And @ashmcgregor tweeted: "Alison Hammond is an absolute LEGEND." @roscoeleebarnes said: "Felt like Alison was auditioning for Tess or Claudia's job then." And @Ohanthonio shouted: "REPLACE TESS WITH ALISON PLEASE!!!!"

@Laura_Choat said: "Get Alison hired immediately." @liamandrews123 exclaimed: "ALISON HAMMOND!!! i gasped so loud, she’s so iconic."

@JimBlower said: "Alison Hammond stealing the show whilst reading the terms and conditions." @Wandoful called her "National Treasure: Alison Hammond." And @birdy87 asked: "Can we replace Tess with Alison Hammond please?"

Alison did a twirl (BBC)

@danvers_adore applauded: "Alison Hammond doing the t&c's for #Strictly ? absolutely slay." @kiramadeira commented: "Claudia and Alison should host." And @MikeJ_C asked: "Ok, can we get Alison Hammond to replace Tess?"

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