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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lauren Morris

Why Alison Hammond was left ‘mortified’ by viral Great British Bake Off moment

  • TV presenter Alison Hammond expressed regret over a viral clip from The Great British Bake Off where she accidentally fell off a kitchen counter.
  • Hammond admitted she was “mortified” by the incident, which occurred during a 2024 technical challenge, and wished the footage had not been released.
  • The clip, where she kicked her legs in the air before falling, amassed over three million views on TikTok and immediately became an internet meme.
  • She described the moment as “unladylike” but acknowledged its popularity, clarifying that the fall was completely accidental.
  • Hammond also revealed she often requests footage of her crying on TV shows to be edited out, believing she is an “ugly crier”.

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