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TV Host Alison Hammond Has Heart Check-Up in Hospital

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Alison Hammond, a well-known presenter on the UK show This Morning, left the programme early on Friday.

She went to hospital for a check-up on her heart after leaving the show midway through.

Alison told fans that she is "fine" but wanted doctors to make sure nothing was wrong.

This Morning is a popular daytime show in the UK. It covers news, lifestyle, and entertainment topics.

Alison is one of the main hosts and is loved for her warm and funny personality.

Her sudden exit from the show caused concern among viewers watching at home.

Many fans and colleagues sent messages wishing her a quick recovery.

No further details have been given about what exactly happened or what the check-up found.

Alison has not said when she will return to presenting the show.

Fans are hoping to hear more good news from her soon.

Vocabulary10 words

presenter
a person who talks on TV or radio
hospital
a place where doctors help sick people
check-up
when a doctor checks if you are healthy
heart
the part of your body that pumps blood
midway
in the middle of something
concern
a feeling of worry
colleagues
people you work with
exit
the act of leaving a place
lifestyle
the way someone lives their daily life
recovery
getting better after being sick

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1. When did Alison Hammond leave the show?
2. What did doctors check?
3. True or False: Alison said she is fine.

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Alison Hammond, a well-known _____ on the UK show This Morning, left the programme early on Friday.

She went to _____ for a check-up on her _____ after leaving the show _____ through.

Alison told fans that she is "fine" but wanted doctors to make sure nothing was wrong.

Her sudden _____ from the show caused _____ among viewers watching at home.

Many fans and _____ sent messages wishing her a quick _____.

Alison has not said when she will return to presenting the show.

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