Alison Hammond Rushes Off This Morning Amid Heart Scare

British television host Alison Hammond was hospitalized following a heart-related health scare during Friday's live broadcast of the ITV program "This Morning." At age 51, Hammond appeared to clutch her chest while on air and required assistance from co-host Dermot O'Leary to leave the set. Hours later, she posted images in a hospital gown via Instagram Stories confirming that viewers needed not be worried as she underwent medical examinations for palpitations. While some experts note heart conditions can cause fainting or cardiac arrest, Hammond suggested her symptoms might have been caused by a panic attack and stated she is fine despite leaving the show early at 11:30 BST.