Alison Hammond: 'I thought I was having heart attack on air'
The host says a health scare on live TV was one of the "scariest things I've ever been through".
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"I couldn't catch my breath and I genuinely thought I was having a heart attack."
— Alison Hammond , Celebrity
"I'm so happy that I'm here, and I'm so happy to see you."
— Alison Hammond , Celebrity
"It felt like a heart attack. It was very real."
— Alison Hammond , Celebrity
Key People
Presenter who offered condolences to Mel Schilling's family.
Dermot O'Leary is a television and radio presenter known for his work on BBC Radio 2.
Dr Sian Williams is a psychologist and former BBC Breakfast host who has written a book about anxiety.
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The host says a health scare on live TV was one of the "scariest things I've ever been through".
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